Robotic Pets Help Dementia and Depression, Memory Care Challenges for Couples, NIC Conference Value Based Care 3-11-25
Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International
Forbes 2-26-25 Robotic Pets Can Dramatically Improve The Lives Of Older Adults With Dementia And Depression by Tom Chiodo
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomchiodo/2025/02/26/robotic-pets-can-dramatically-improve-the-lives-of-older-adults-with-dementia-and-depression/
Ray Gordon mentioned seeing Sony’s aibo dog 20 years ago in an Economist Group meeting in Japan.
“Beginning in 2021, Capital Caring Health, a non-profit hospice and palliative care provider, partnered with Ageless Innovation, a company that designs games and products for older adults, to bring animatronic pets to seniors free of charge, thanks to donations from community members. “
Ted Fischer shared about Ageless Innovation on our 2-6-25 Rethinking Aging Club Podcast.
Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury CAPS, Elizabeth’s Life’s Encore Planning
WSJ 3-8-25 Couple in 90’s Copes with Care by Ansberry Clare
https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/one-couple-in-their-90s-confronts-a-stark-reality-aging-at-different-speeds-5344b69b
Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities
McKnight’s Senior Living 3-10-25 Value-Based Care Panel at the 2025 NIC Spring Conference by Kimberly Bonvissuto
https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/news/for-senior-living-operators-not-participating-in-value-based-care-experts-ask-what-are-you-waiting-for/
NIC stands for National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care
Linda Sherman mentioned Bob Kramer, Co-Founder, NIC LinkedIn who is a friend of our community.
Comments throughout from co-host Ray Gordon, Architect, Urban Planner, Futurist
Debbie Howard’s summary of this show.
Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed.
Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard.
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