Smart Home with Lotus, Uplyft, Toi Labs
Ryan Herd from Caregiver Smart Solutions discussed the importance of Smart Home technology for aging in place, highlighting voice-controlled toilets and showers.
Parm Sarmadi from Toi Labs introduced TrueLoo, a toilet seat that tracks toileting changes to detect anomalies, improving health outcomes.
Craig Misrach presented Uplyft, an FDA-registered bedside transfer system that helps with patient transfers, reducing caregiver injuries.
Dhaval Patel introduced Lotus, a wearable ring that controls home devices without rewiring.
Carol Chang gave her action oriented Occupational Therapist perspective on the three products introduced.
Recorded on July 13, 2023, this episode is part of our Smart Home series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.
Ryan Herd, Founder/CEO, Caregiver Smart Solutions
Parmoon (Parm) Sarmadi, Clinical Reporting Lead, Toi Labs – TrueLoo
As of Spring 2025, Toi Labs is an AgeTech Collaborative from AARP portfolio company.
Craig H. Misrach, CEO and BOD, UpLyft®
Dhaval Patel, Founder and CEO, Lotus
Lotus is currently an AgeTech Collaborative from AARP portfolio company.
Carol Chiang OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM, CHAMP, Founder, Evolving Homes; 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
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