Conferences

Boomer Tech Talk reporters have covered HLTH; Consumer Electronic Show (CES); Show Stoppers; Aging in America (now On Aging); Mary Furlong Associates Longevity Innovation Conferences.

Center for Innovation Conference, Range of Motion Exercises, News for the Ages 11-12-24

Center for Innovation Conference, Range of Motion Exercises, Blue Zones 11-12-24

By Linda Sherman / November 13, 2024

Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed, followed by Debbie’s summary of this show. Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities Reported on the Center for Innovation: The Green House Project and Pioneer Network Conference Nov 11-13 he is attending Linda Sherman referenced during the anti…

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Marketing Tips for Startup Founders

Marketing Tips for Startup Founders

By Linda Sherman / October 20, 2024

Valuable marketing tips for anyone seeking to sell products and services supporting 50 plus and older adults. Learn about analytic marketing tools, intent data and fractional CMO possibilities. Effective languaging for speaking about older adults. User Experience tips. AI use in marketing discussion. Recorded on April 4, 2024, this episode is part of our Marketing…

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Holographic Beaming, Shareable and Secure Medical Records CES Highlights 3-7-24

CES 2024 Highlights Part 7- Holographic Beaming, Shareable and Secure Medical Records, Legacy Storytelling with Ease

By Debbie Howard / October 16, 2024

This episode’s discussion features innovations from this year’s 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), including holographic beaming anywhere in the world, a medical records organization platform that improves health outcomes, and an easier way for older loved ones to tell their stories. This show was recorded on March 7, 2024, and included the following guests in…

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CES Highlights Sleep Apnea Diagnosis, Macular Degeneration Visual Aid 2-22-24

CES 2024 Highlights Part 6 – Easy Sleep Apnea Diagnosis, Macular Degeneration Visual Aid, Stadium Sports Experience Accessibility Enhancement, Care Platform with Self-care Built In

By Debbie Howard / October 14, 2024

In this episode, join us as we feature innovations from this year’s 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES): a new alternative to ease the sleep apnea diagnostics journey, a VR solution for improving vision with macular degeneration, a stadium-style sports experience for the vision-impaired, and a care platform that helps both care receivers AND their caregivers.…

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Health Monitoring, Empathic Companion Robotics CES Highlights 2-15-24

CES 2024 Highlights Part 5 – Heart Health Monitoring, Empathetic Companion Robotics, Remote Patient Monitoring Utilizing Coordinated Care in Rural Areas

By Debbie Howard / October 13, 2024

This episode highlights innovations from this year’s 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), including a revolutionary way of monitoring heart health, a robot that can read and react to human facial expressions, and a possible remote patient monitoring ecosystem that can help address medical professional shortages in rural areas. This show (recorded on February 15, 2024)…

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CES Highlights Hearing and Voice Loss Support, High Frequency Radar for Fall Detection 2-8-24

CES 2024 Highlights Part 4 – Hearing and Voice Loss Support, High Frequency Radar for Fall Detection, and Securing Valuables Digitally

By Debbie Howard / October 12, 2024

This episode’s discussion features innovations from exhibitors in the pavilion from the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP at this year’s 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) including a newly approved hearing aid, a real-time AI support speech aid for those with compromised voice quality, fall detection via high-frequency radar, and secure digital storage for safekeeping of valuables.…

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Expert Observations, Toilet Seat with Automated Sanitization CES Highlights 2-1-24

CES 2024 Highlights Part 3 – Expert Observations, Toilet Seat with Automated Sanitization, and New Ways to Understand Habits and Extend Independent Living

By Debbie Howard / October 11, 2024

In this episode, join us to hear about innovations from the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) through the eyes of a startup accelerator leader, along with specific product offerings that support improved toileting practices and a transformed view of how habits can be utilized to extend independent living options and support caregivers. This show (recorded…

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Eye Disease Simulator, Telehealth Tech CES Highlights 1-18-24

CES Highlights 2024 Part 1 Eye Disease Simulator, Telehealth Tech, Speech Support, Hearing Aids

By Debbie Howard / October 9, 2024

This episode highlights innovations from the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that support vision, hearing, and speech comprehension improvement for older adults, as well as overall simplified digital communications for avoidance of social isolation and telehealth.  Recorded on January 18, 2024, this show included the following guests in the order they presented: Taylor Speegle, Co-Founder…

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Marketing Tips with Betsy Rosenfeld Vargas, Benjamin Surmi, Laurie Miller and Claire Brooks

Marketing Tips with Betsy Rosenfeld Vargas, Benjamin Surmi, Laurie Miller and Claire Brooks

By Linda Sherman / September 28, 2024

We discussed leveraging conferences in this Marketing episode. Key points included the importance of personalized follow-ups, staying at conference hotels, and using QR codes for contact information. Claire Brooks emphasized segmenting older adults into distinct groups and co-designing with stakeholders. Lori Miller highlighted the value of authenticity and personal connections in marketing. Betsy Rosenfeld Vargas…

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Dental Robotics, Home Fire Prevention, Fall Detection, Caregiver Training Project Updates

Dental Robotics, Home Fire Prevention, Fall Detection, Caregiver Training Project Updates

By Linda Sherman / September 2, 2024

In this Project Updates episode several of our participants were exhibitors or enthusiastic attendees of CES 2023. Laura Powell from Neocis Dental Robotics presented Yomi, an FDA-cleared robotic system for dental surgery, highlighting its benefits in minimizing invasive procedures and improving patient outcomes. Ken Deering from iGuard Home Solutions introduced a device that prevents kitchen…

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