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.
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…
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…
Kicking off our recognition of November as National Family Caregivers Month, we focused on the scale and urgency of caregiving in the U.S. and why product innovation matters amidst the context of family caregivers providing hundreds of billions in unpaid support while juggling work and complex conditions—making practical, affordable tools essential. Mary Furlong previewed her…
Our Part 2 AgeTech in Japan episode recorded live in Japan features leaders discussing prevention-focused design, startup support, market-entry pathways, fall-prevention innovation, and frontline perspectives on aging, caregiving, and technology adoption. Stephen Johnston introduced “primordial prevention” – designing environments (parks, walkable shops, neighborhood networks) so that healthy aging and brain health happen “by default,” not…
Recorded live from Japan, this “Part 1” AgeTech in Japan episode highlights global AgeTech insights – from Japan’s dementia-supportive communities and startup innovation to funeral industry shifts and home design ideas that enhance safety, dignity, and independence. Janice Chia shared Japan’s dementia-supportive community models, especially Fukuoka’s accessible design and public-housing day centers enabling independence with…
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…
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…
In this episode, join us to hear about innovations from the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), including observations from organizers, industry experts, and leaders from companies with solutions that enhance accessibility, inclusivity, and at-home rehabilitation compliance. This show (recorded on January 12, 2023) is part of the CES Highlights Series and included the following guests in…
Our Project Updates episodes allow us to feature various players in our Rethinking Aging Club community. Steve Ewell described the five winners for the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation’s Accessibility contest. This is done annually providing free booths in Eureka Park at CES for winners. Mary Furlong discussed the Washington, DC What’s Next Longevity Innovation…
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 Ray Gordon, Architect / Urban Planner / Futurist AARP Magazine June/July 2024 Your Hands Can Tell You A Lot About Your Health by Beth Howard https://www.aarp.org/publications/magazines/aarp-the-magazine-june-july-2024/page23 Apple News Access: https://apple.news/AginXEAg5ShebSRcLJEPyjw Comment…
