Caregiver Friendly Products with Harry & David, CareGlider and teleCalm
With Older Americans Month in mind, in this episode we explore innovative caregiver-friendly products ranging from communications and mobility to recognizing family caregivers both at-home and in the workplace, featuring three visionary leaders who are making a difference in the caregiving space:
Tavis Schriefer introduces a managed in- and outbound telephone service that provides caregivers with peace of mind by safeguarding cognitively-challenged older adults from problem calls, scams, and fraud. Especially helpful for caregivers of those with dementia and Alzheimer’s – but also applicable to a wide variety of caregiving situations.
David Carson presents the CareGlider, a lightweight (and therefore portable), battery-powered wheelchair designed to reduce caregiver injuries and increase mobility, independence, and comfort for care receivers.
Rhonda Klug shares how Harry & David and parent company 1-800-FLOWERS support caregivers with curated gift options for family members and friends who are caring for loved ones, and further, by recognizing employee caregivers through its caregiver-friendly workplace initiatives.
Recorded on May 11, 2023, this episode is part of the Caregiver Friendly Products Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.
Tavis Schriefer, Founder and CEO, teleCalm
David Carson, CEO, CareGlider
Rhonda Klug, Head of Experiential Marketing & Community Relations, Harry & David
Harry and David Caregiver Gifts 1-800-FLOWERS
Debbie Howard’s summary of this show.
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