Human Centered Design
This was our 11th CES 2025 Highlights show. Brian Yang from Ceragem International explained their home health care platform, which includes which includes massage bed and chair personalized wellness devices, available at Costco and through their 11 wellness centers, with plans to expand to 200. Ceragem won six product innovation awards at CES 2025. Veronica…
Our eighth CES 2025 Highlights show. This time we featured AgeTech Atlanta with its co-Founder Jeff Gray and two exhibitors from the AgeTech Pavilion in the Venetian at CES. Our discussions began with an overview of AgeTech Atlanta from Jeff followed with a discussion about AgeTech ventures that don’t make it. Jeff had several very…
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…
Carol Chiang introduced Duncan Orrell-Jones and discussed the potential of the Camino mobility rollator for aiding in Parkinson’s treatment. Duncan Orrell-Jones from Camino Mobility, who discussed their smart walker designed to track gait metrics and improve mobility. He explained the inspiration behind Camino Mobility, including making devices less clunky and more assistive. Lee St. James…
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…
This episode focused on digital skills training and inclusivity for older adults. Michael Phillips introduced Suzanne from OATS, highlighting the impact of the COVID pandemic on older adults’ digital connectivity. Suzanne Myklebust explained the ConnectED NYCHA initiative, which distributed 10,000 internet-connected tablets to older adults in New York City Housing Authority apartments, resulting in significant…
Experts in Fitness and AgeTech discussed the importance of designing both products and digital platforms with accessibility in mind, user testing, and collaboration with healthcare entities. They also emphasized the need for tailoring fitness programs for seniors with dementia and supporting caregivers. This outstanding group of leaders includes product founders. Recorded on 3-17-22, this episode…
Pedro Ruiz of IDEO U reminded us of the importance of human-centered design. Frances West emphasized digital inclusion for aging and disability markets. Liz Miller from GetSetUp shared their social learning platform with over 4 million users. Deborah Harlow discussed community solutions for caregivers. Nathalie de Vazeille introduced StackCare, a passive monitoring system for seniors.…
This episode focused on digital skills training for older adults, emphasizing the importance of making technology accessible and engaging. GetSetUp, a video social learning platform, tailors tech training to different skill levels, fostering confidence through peer communication. Aging Connected and Senior Planet provide virtual technology training, addressing the digital divide among older adults. Debbie Howard…
Please enjoy Bill Hall, President, IPSOS Healthcare Japan and Chairman, IPSOS Business Consulting Japan being interviewed by Kyle Springer of Perth USAsia Centre Perspectives podcast on: Japan the Aging Society and Test Market for the Future. The interview discusses aging demographics, progress with products for the aging market in Japan and elsewhere, and product and…
