Living Choices with LivNow Relocation, Koelsch Communities and Livasu Village
This episode focused on alternative housing solutions for aging populations. Maureen Longoria from LivNow Relocation discussed her company’s stress-free moving services for older adults, emphasizing the importance of empathy and expertise. Mary Pitsch from Dementia Innovations highlighted the development of a dementia village in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, designed to allow residents to live as usual with positive risk acceptance. Carol Chiang shared insights on aging in place, advocating for early home modifications. Benjamin Surmi from Koelsch Communities discussed innovative living models like the Park University Village in Vancouver, Washington.
Recorded on August 22, 2024, this episode is part of the Living Choices Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.
Maureen Longoria, Co-Founder, LivNow Relocation, member of the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP
LivNow is tied up with these two companies that have spoken on our podcast:
Artifcts CEO Heather Nickerson Featured in Rethinking Aging Club CES Highlights Podcast 1-25-24
Prisidio CEO Glenn Shimkus Featured in Rethinking Aging Club CES Highlights Podcast 2-8-24
Mary Pitsch, Master Level Social Worker and Certified Care Manager
Co-Founder, Dementia Innovations
Co-Founder, Livasu Village
Owner, Embrace Care Management
The first presentation in our 11-12-24 News for the Ages show, Benjamin Surmi (co-host for today’s episode) spoke about unlocking memory care during his report on the Nov 11-13 Center for Innovation conference.
Livasu means “living as usual”.
CBS 3-14-14 broadcast news report on the Livasu Village in Sheboyhan County, Wisconsin
Benjamin Surmi mentioned Dr. G. Allen Power and his book Dementia Beyond Disease: Enhancing Well-Being Dementia Beyond Disease This is a 2019 Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging webinar with Dr. Power on this topic.
Mentioned: 11-21-24 Rethinking Aging Club Podcast for Living Choices for Alz/dementia awareness month with Eloy van Hal and Mary Pitsch
Carol Chiang OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM, CHAMP
Co-founder IIX Care Hub / Partner IIX Care / Owner Evolving Homes
IIX Care
IIX Care Hub
Evolving Homes
Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities
Spoke about: Taco Bell is opening The Cantinas. A marketing campaign for early retirement and intergenerational activites
The Cantinas
Koelsch Communities The Park at University Village
Debbie Howard’s Summary of this show.
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