Smart Home with Ryan Herd, Bob Fields, Carol Chiang, Dr. Jerry Wilmink and Jamie Gold
Key points included the importance of user-friendly interfaces, such as voice control and video doorbells, to ease older adults into technology.
Bob Fields highlighted Hibersense’s smart thermostat system, which can save up to 40% on heating and cooling costs by controlling individual room temperatures.
Jerry Wilmink emphasized the need for accurate fall detection and health monitoring systems, noting a 69% reduction in falls in senior living communities with CarePredict.
The conversation also touched on the potential of biometric technologies and the importance of onboarding and realistic expectations for older adults adopting smart home technologies.
Steve Ewell posed a challenge about making products specifically for older adults or for everyone.
Recorded on June 16, 2022, this episode is part of our Smart Home Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.
Ryan Herd, Founder and CEO, Caregiver Smart Solutions at time of show, acquired late 2024.
Currently seeking new opportunities, his LinkedIn post
And still with his own companies, One Sound Choice and Ryan Herd.
Bob Fields, General Manager, Hibersense at time of show
Currently:
Business Growth, FireBot Suppression
Co-Founder, Make It Home Safe
Advisor, Certified Sounds; Founder, Beacon Ministries Int.; Partner, Beacon Technology Group; Director of Industry Relations, AE Ventures
Carol Chiang OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM, CHAMP, Founder, EvolvingHomes; in 2025 added: Author “Age in Place or Find a New Space”; Medbridge Podcast Host, “Innovative Aging”
EvolvingHomes is an AgeTech Collaborative Business Services Participant
Jamie Gold, CKD CAPS MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant, Kitchen Bath Design columnist on Forbes Real Estate Section
Gerald J. Wilmink, PhD, Chief Business Officer, CarePredict at time of show
Currently:
Board of Visitors, Vanderbilt University; Director, BD and Licensing, Cleveland Clinic
Debbie Howard’s summary of this show.
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