Social Isolation and Intergenerational Connections with Ageless Innovation, Kinsome, Perfect Pair, Hively and Frendii
This episode focused on combating social isolation and promoting intergenerational connections.
Ted Fisher from Ageless Innovation discussed reimagining classic board games like Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit for older adults, emphasizing intergenerational play.
Eben Pingree introduced Kinsome, an AI-driven social journal for grandkids and grandparents to foster bonds.
Madison Dominato highlighted Perfect Pair, a nonprofit connecting college students with older adults to combat loneliness.
Angela Gu presented Hively, an online platform for retirees to find community and purpose.
Martha Gamboa discussed Friendly, a social platform for women over 50 to build in-person connections.
All of these solutions aim to enhance social well-being and combat loneliness.
Linda Sherman acknowledged Mary Furlong’s What’s Next Longevity Summits for creating an environment where she was able to meet many of today’s speakers.
Megan Gamboa was given a kudo for all the great press she has been getting for Ageless Innovation.
Recorded on August 17, 2023, this episode is part of the Social Isolation and Mental Health Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.
Ted Fischer, Co-Founder and CEO, Ageless Innovation
Eben Pingree, Co-Founder, Kinsome (by Ophelia Labs)
Madison Daminato, Project Coordinator, Perfect Pair; Research Fellow, NIH National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering
Martha Gamboa, Founder, Frendii
Debbie Howard’s summary of this show.
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