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As our population ages, the demand for health care services and products for older adults is increasing.

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that by 2050 there will be more people over age 65 than under 18 years old in America which means that the senior population is growing faster than any other segment of society.

As we age, our bodies change. Some of these changes are due to the natural aging process, while others are caused by external factors.

These external factors in older adults can result in unmet needs. These needs can be physical, psychosocial, or spiritual.

We all know that when you don't get your basic physical needs met, it can have devastating effects on your emotional well-being as well as your overall health.

Whether those needs are related to eating or bathing, if they aren't addressed correctly, the consequences of these challenges are a decline in quality of life, and an increased risk for poor health outcomes including hospitalization and even death.
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Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction to the channel
[01:20] Introduction to Dr. Anna H. Chodos
[01:56] Share with us a little bit about yourself on a personal level?
[03:36] What is your take about the current health care coverage?
[06:33] What do you think are the top three healthcare mistakes one should look out for?
[13:10] Do you know what type of coverage to look for if you want to avoid any of these mistakes?
[14:27] Advice for people who find themselves feeling overwhelmed, with the prospect of taking care of their aging parent?
[18:58] What are the most common mistakes that you see people make when they are trying to take care of their own health?
[22:10] What do you think the aging population in America will look like in 2050?
[26:36] How does aging in America affect politics and social norms?
[29:06] With regard to Alzheimer's, will we have a cure for Alzheimer's by 2050?
[32:37] Falls are a big issue for seniors. Is this becoming more than just another inevitable side effect of growing old?
[38:06] What initiatives are professionals taking for seniors and those with disabilities to ensure they don't succumb to injuries caused by falls?
[40:43] Closing remarks
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Bio:

Dr. Anna H. Chodos is a brilliant and compassionate physician with wide-ranging interests in the care of older adults, both as a clinician and an academic. She has served as Chair of the Department of Medicine at UCSF, Director of the Geriatrics Division within UCSF General Internal Medicine, Chief Medical Officer for San Francisco General Hospital where she led the development of its new patient safety program, Associate Professor in the Division of Geriatrics at UCSF School of Medicine, Co-Principal Investigator for the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program based at San Francisco Health Clinic Network (SFHCN), and Principal Investigator on research studies investigating access to timely primary care for frail elders with complex needs living in poverty or without insurance.

Learn more about Dr. Anna H. Chodos:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annachodos/
Website: https://profiles.ucsf.edu/anna.chodos
Twitter: https://twitter.com/annachodos
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As the population of older adults grows, so does the number of seniors living alone and in need of help that they can’t always get.

Many people want to age in place, but don't have a way to do so safely. This is especially true for individuals who live alone or with caregivers who are not available 24/7. It's easy for things like health issues and accidents to go unnoticed until it's too late.

Using healthcare technology allows you to monitor your loved one from afar without being intrusive or overbearing. By using devices such as motion sensors, cameras, and smart home systems, you can keep an eye on them while still allowing them their independence. You'll be able to see when something has gone wrong before it becomes a major issue - whether that means someone falls out of bed at night or doesn't take their medicine during the day. With this kind of monitoring system in place, there will always be someone watching.
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Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction to the channel
[01:14] Introduction to David E. Williams
[02:46] Share with us a little bit about yourself on a personal level?
[03:28] What do you see are some of the newest advances in healthcare technology for older adults?
[05:22] What's the biggest challenge you think in technology adoption among older adults?
[07:57] Do you think older adults are interested in using technology designed for them? Or do you think some were just not interested?
[10:03] What do you think are some of the misconceptions about healthcare technology for older adults?
[12:04] Which specific areas do you think technology could help seniors age in place?
[18:02] What future improvements or changes in life can we expect from healthcare for older adults?
[22:34] What do you think is the best use of technology for people with dementia?
[25:16] With all the technologies that you mentioned can our society afford this kind of healthcare technology for seniors?
[28:28] How can we keep our elderly loved ones safe in terms of their wellbeing and privacy, and all-around safety while using cutting-edge medical and technological resources?
[34:34] How can let's say high tech and low tech work together to benefit seniors? Let's say those living independently with or living with their caregivers?
[40:12] Why do you think new innovations in tech are not being created exclusively for the aging population?
[43:25] Do you have anything else that you would like to share?
[43:49] How can people reach out to you?
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Bio:

Passionate believer in the power of technology to transform healthcare, David E. Williams has dedicated his career to ensuring that its benefits reach patients and providers. The next major wave of innovation is going to come from digital health--the convergence of medical devices, diagnostics, patient engagement tools, and data analytics for monitoring acute episodes, chronic disease management, and care coordination.

As a healthcare strategy consultant, entrepreneur, board member and blogger on the Health Business Blog He has written thousands of posts about digital health transformation in healthcare over the past decade as well as recorded hundreds of podcasts.

You can find out more about David Williams on these platforms:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davideugenewilliams/
Health Business Blog: https://healthbusinessgroup.com/blog/
Health Business Group: https://healthbusinessgroup.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HealthBizBlog

Amyloid-Beta And Alzheimer's Disease - Amyloid beta is a protein fragment that's been shown to play an important role in Alzheimer’s disease.

The Amyloid beta-protein is a major component of the plaques that form in many people with Alzheimer's disease. As these proteins clump together, they start to interfere and destroy neurons so research involving this protein has been intense; however, it seems as though there are more questions than answers when it comes to how amyloids cause neurodegeneration.

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. In 2021, Alzheimer's and other dementias will cost the nation $355 billion. By 2050, these costs could rise as high as $1.1 trillion. - according to alz.org.

If you’re like most people, you believe that amyloid plaques are the cause of Alzheimer’s disease. The amyloid hypothesis is the leading theory for explaining Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and it has been used to develop many drugs that have failed.

The amyloid hypothesis, which states that plaques are causing cognitive impairment, has been the dominant theory for decades. Many scientists have spent their entire careers studying this theory and trying to prove it true. But now there is a growing group of scientists who question if this theory is correct or not.

They found that while plaques do accumulate in the brains of people living with dementia, they aren't actually responsible for cognitive decline.
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Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction
[00:02:37] Share with us a little bit about yourself?
[00:03:57] What is so important about amyloid and how does amyloid interact with what we know about the brain?
[00:08:56] How does the structure of this protein differ from other diseases associated with amyloid production?
[00:11:32] Why are we just now discovering that amyloid plaques may be the symptom and not the cause of Alzheimer's?
[00:16:33] What is the timeline like for cognitive progression for amyloid protein deposits?
[00:21:53] Does this research mean that we will see any human trials in the future?
[00:26:49] Do you recommend that people start to monitor their amyloid levels early like today, just in case they have early signs of memory loss?
[00:31:53] Have you noticed cognitive improvements after being treated with drugs that lower amyloid levels?
[00:35:11] Let's say if this theory is correct, what do you think the implications are for Alzheimer's patients and their families?
[00:37:33] Did any of these studies mention what genetic factors or risk factors might be tied to?
[00:39:51] Is there a link between gut health and Alzheimer's disease?
[00:41:58] Do you think that there are ways for people with a family history of Alzheimer's disease to reduce their risk?
[00:52:15] Do you have anything else that you would like to share?
[00:53:08] How do people reach out to you?
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Bio:

Dr. Alberto J. Espay is a Professor and the endowed chair of the University of Cincinnati James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. His research efforts have focused on the measurement of motor and behavioral phenomena in—and clinical trials for—Parkinson’s disease as well as in the understanding and management of functional movement disorders. Recently, he launched a phenotype-agnostic biomarker development program for neurodegenerative diseases with the aim to identify those small but biologically suitable subgroups most likely to respond to therapies already available or under current investigation.

Learn more about Alberto:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alberto-espay-9a834758/
Website: https://www.uchealth.com/physician/alberto-espay/
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Older adults need care that is based on their needs, not the facility or doctor's demands. Palliative and hospice care for seniors should be available to those who want it without judgment so they can end life with dignity and peace in a comfortable environment surrounded by loving family members. As a society, we need more services like this which will ensure older people have access to medical help when needed but also leave them feeling dignified at all stages of their lives.
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Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction to channel
[01:00] Introduction to Dr. Arif Kamal, M.D.
[01:56] Tell us a little bit about yourself?
[02:25] What is palliative care? Who needs it? And how is palliative care and hospice similar or different?
[07:35] How are these services different?
[10:12] These services can be quite expensive. Do you believe these services should be covered by insurance companies?
[13:51] What programs have you seen to take advantage of the new health care laws that make it easier for patient-centered care and hospice care?
[17:29] What are some ways palliative care teams typically accomplish improving comfort and quality of life for older adults with a terminal illness?
[24:34] So, you work together with the care team to meet those goals?
[25:03] Explain why a movement towards needs-based care instead of a disease or prognosis-based care and what are there some of the ways in which we can improve health care system to a needs-based?
[30:07] How will giving needs-based care helps decrease the inequality gap?
[34:20] How does palliative care focus on the needs of the caregivers?
[39:01] Why is it so important for professionals to get involved in their community, to provide support for those in need, especially younger people who may feel overwhelmed by the illness they're caring for at home? (Very common, especially during COVID.)
[41:25] If people want to reach out to you, learn more about your work, and support that, how do they do that?
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Bio:

Dr. Arif Kamal is a Professor of Medicine at Duke University and a palliative care physician.  He is a passionate advocate for delivering high-quality palliative care to patients/older adults with serious illnesses and achieving better patient outcomes.

Learn more about Arif:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arifkamalmd/
Website: https://www.preppedhealthllc.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/arifkamalmd
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Older adults are often left out of the design process when new technologies are created. This leaves them with a less than optimal experience, and can even be dangerous to their health.

Digital technology needs to be designed for everyone, not just young people who grew up with it as part of their daily lives.  Technology companies need to include older adults in the design process from the beginning if they want to create products that will really work well for this demographic.

Not all older people need help, but some do. Most people go through a period of needing extra support as they age, and many more will be affected by this than we think because life expectancy is increasing rapidly. Many older adults are interested in using new technologies to stay connected with their families and friends or to make it easier for them to manage their finances or get around town independently, but these technologies aren't always designed with seniors' needs in mind. The result is that they can find themselves excluded from the benefits of modern technology – a loss not just for them personally, but also for society at large.

Design teams should include older members or hire outside advisors who can give feedback during product development and testing phases so that all users have an equal chance at success using these devices and apps.
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Timestamps:

[00:00] Pre-intro dialogue from Jeff Johnson
[02:33] Friendly get to know you
[03:17] Introduction to Jeff Johnson
[04:08] Why did you choose to concentrate on the user interface, design, and how did your background in psychology help you pursue this?
[06:18] How do you feel about, the way that technology is often not designed to accommodate older adults?
[11:16] What are some of the benefits older adults are missing out on because of this disconnect?
[12:41] Are there any features in new gadgets and websites that appeal to older adults and have made their lives better?
[16:44] Today's technology does not work the same as how people think. There is a mismatch between the way things work and what we think.
[18:25] How can technology companies make sure their product services are accessible to older adults?
[21:51] Are there circumstances where making a separate offering for older adults makes more sense than trying to design one technology that works across all levels of ability?
[24:13] Do you think a shift in the way we view elders in society would help make technology more accessible?
[28:45] There are many misconceptions about how older adults use technology and their relationship with it. If you could have everyone understand one thing about the way this relationship works, what would that be?
[30:37] What's your favorite aging-related label or classification system that is used at your organization?
[33:36] Do you have any other thoughts?
[35:43] How do people find you and your book?
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Bio:

Professor Jeff Johnson is a computer scientist who has been in the field for over 40 years. He has worked as an engineer manager, usability tester, and researcher at multiple companies including Cromemco, Xerox, US West, Hewlett-Packard Labs, and Sun Microsystems.

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, he was chair of Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility. He's taught at Stanford University Mills College, and in 2006 and 2013 taught HCI as an Erskine Fellow at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. Since 2004 he has served on the SIGCHI Public Policy Committee. In 2013 he presented to Congress about privacy concerns with Facebook’s Timeline feature.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-johnson-aa63b/
Website: https://www.usfca.edu/faculty/jeffrey-johnson

Dementia is a general term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving, and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia.

As life expectancies increase, more and more people are at risk of developing dementia. But what does it even mean?

According to alz.org, in the United States, there are more deaths from Alzheimer’s and dementia than from breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. In the past few years, Alzheimer’s deaths have increased by 16%. In 2021, Alzheimer’s will cost the nation $355 billion. By 2050, this number could be over $1 trillion. More than 11 million Americans take care of people with Alzheimer's or other dementias without getting paid for it.

Join me and Dr. Jason Karlawish as we chat about how you need to prepared for the increase in cases of dementia. We talked about how often people are getting dementia. 100 years ago, people did not get it as much and the cases were not diagnosed. They were not dying from it as often. Now, there are more cases of Alzheimer's than before. What would you do if you went back in time and talked to someone with memory problems? If the person has problems early on in life, they can be diagnosed with Alzheimer's. To help them, we need policy changes that will improve the well-being and dignity of people living with dementia.
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Timestamps:

[00:00] Pre-intro dialogue from Jason Karlawish
[01:41] Friendly get to know you and Hanh's experience with dementia in her family.
[04:05] Introduction to Jason Karlawish
[04:46] Jason's background, including what exactly sparked his interest in Alzheimer's and Dementia?
[06:06] It seems like a hundred years ago, people didn't die of Alzheimer's as often. Was it just underdiagnosis or something else?
[09:36] If you could go back a hundred years, what would you do to educate people about Alzheimer's to prevent us from being in the place where we are today?
[11:25] How are we able to diagnose Alzheimer's early, even before a person has any memory problems?
[14:40] Things we can do now to prepare for the future increase in cases of dementia?
[17:41] What effect does a negative stigma around memory loss and dementia have on those with dementia?
[19:20] Ageism and its role in these stigmas?
[19:38] What could we do to break down these stereotypes? On a personal level and cultural level?
[23:42] Your thoughts on Biogen's new drug?
[25:19] Why are some people confused about the moral aspects of Alzheimer's medication?
[27:06] Thoughts on future success as an Alzheimer's medication?
[28:45] Ways to improve Alzheimer's disease treatment today without using drugs like Biogen's, returning to old treatments, such as HRT or Donepezil?
[31:45] Implications social media have for our sense of determination in a society?
[33:02] Anything else that you would like to add?
[34:49] Where can listeners find you and find your book?
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Bio:

Dr. Jason Karlawish is a physician and writer who researches and writes about issues at the intersection of bioethics, aging, and the neurosciences. Dr. Karlawish's work has aired on NPR (National Public Radio) as well as The New York Times, Washington Post, Forbes, Philadelphia Inquirer, and many others. His book "The Problem of Alzheimer's" will be published February 2021 by Macmillan/St Martin's Press in association with TED Books; this book tells the story of how science culture politics turned a rare disease into a crisis that we can do something about!

Find out more about Jason:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-karlawish-a4888030/
Website: https://www.jasonkarlawish.com/

Health care organizations are challenged to balance financial pressures with the need to provide high-quality, affordable, and accessible health care.

Providers must navigate a rapidly changing environment in order to remain competitive while improving the quality of care and reducing costs.

The healthcare industry is at an inflection point; A new generation of technology and services that will transform how we think about and manage our long-term health needs. Technology can be used for more than just symptom management; it can also help people live healthier lives through prevention, better communication with their providers, and improved self-management skills.

In this session, we’ll discuss how providers can move from fee-for-service to value-based payment models by using technology as a driver for better outcomes and improved population health management (PHM). We’ll also share some of our own innovative approaches including value-based reimbursement programs which have proven successful in helping providers improve patient engagement while lowering cost per case.
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Timestamps:

[00:00] Pre-Intro dialogue from Michelle Copenhaver
[01:57] Introduction
[03:02] Tell us a little bit about your background?
[05:01] What is the importance of strategic partnerships in the healthcare industry?
[07:15] Is there one partnership you've been able to coordinate that you're personally very proud of?
[08:21] One of your passions is helping healthcare providers transition their services from fee for service to fee for value. Tell us a little bit more about what that means?
[11:44] Does it take more time and effort to close a project using fee-for-value billing? Why or why not?
[13:31] What are your thoughts on how artificial intelligence can be used to help fuel this change in the medical industry?
[15:56] You've touched on the social determinants of health earlier. Briefly go over its meaning and the importance, how we understand holistic care relative to the social determinants of health?
[18:29] Have you had a personal experience that you've worked with a staff member who was diagnosed with the social determinants of health?
[20:03] Do you feel like there is enough training for healthcare professionals on how to handle patients who suffer from social determinants of health?
[21:07] How does having less income than someone else affect your ability to access care in the medical field?
[22:32] What's the importance of care coordination, nowadays in healthcare? And then what could healthcare companies do better to improve this coordination?
[27:38] Why do you think patients, families, clinicians, and other stakeholders struggle with maintaining the continuity of communication when transferring across disciplines in a healthcare setting? Or the system is not in place or people just don't care?
[31:18] If a client wants advice on how to sustain a healthy lifestyle, what advice would you share with them?
[34:27] Do you have anything else that you would like to share?
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Bio:

Michelle Copenhaver has a 360-degree view of the health care industry as an experienced executive with 30+ years of experience. She began in clinical settings and transitioned into healthcare administration, where she gained valuable insight from senior leadership roles at various payer companies. This has given her a deep understanding of how to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that is coordinated across all levels of our health system.

She is driven by my mission to improve the overall health and wellbeing of everyone in this country through innovative thinking, disruptive innovation, and collaboration.

Learn more about Michelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-copenhaver-9a245114/

As the population ages, there is a growing need for products and services to serve this demographic.

The Baby Boomer generation is aging rapidly in the US, with over 76 million people now falling into this category. These consumers are already spending money on everything from food to entertainment, but they have yet to be targeted by many companies who want their business.

Agetech helps businesses tap into this huge market by offering products and services designed specifically for the needs of baby boomers including housing, entertainment, health & wellness, travel & leisure, home & garden, consumer electronics as well as financial planning tools like retirement calculators and other resources for retirees who are looking forward to their golden years!
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Timestamps:

[00:00]
Pre-intro dialogue from Max Zamkow

[02:20]
Introduction

[02:56]
What sorts of solutions and services does Age Tech cover?

[04:29]
What is your take on the explosion of Age Tech startups, financings, and exits in the past few years?

[07:29]
Do you think this large increase in Age Tech startups will continue? And if yes, for how long?

[09:25]
What company you invested in, do you think is going to have the biggest tangible impact on seniors in the short term?

[13:01]
Did you invest in any Visionary Age Tech companies that will change the face of senior living over a long horizon?

[14:47]
Are there communities implementing such technologies like Casper or is it something that we just continue to follow and ride through this absorption for a while?

[19:14]
What do you think are some of the biggest reasons Age Tech, startups fail?

[23:11]
What consumer product categories will have massive growth over the next few years due to the boomer demand?

[27:31]
I understand that you believe that most boomers are interested in senior living, but just not the current version of what we have today. So, can you explain what you mean by this?

[30:48]
How can Age Tech help us make a transition to the next phase of senior living?

[32:58]
Let's say once we're in the next phase, how can we market it to seniors too? So, they understand the change that has taken place? In other words, how can we get rid of some of the stigma associated with the phrase "Senior Living?"

[33:37]
Do you think getting rid of, let's say "stigma" may help combat some of the ageism that we're seeing too often in this country?

[34:36]
What do you think is your biggest strength that enables you to have a unique, impactful effect on older adults or investing in Age Tech for older adults?
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Bio:

Max Zamkow is the Founding Partner of Third Act Ventures, a seed-stage Venture Capital firm investing specifically in Agetech. Since 2016 he's made more than 22 investments across the spectrum of Agetech - from technology that helps people age-in-place, apps that help home care aides, devices that improve the quality of life in senior living, and platforms that help families deal with the loss of a loved one. Max received a BS & MS in Bioinformatics from Stanford University and before moving to the other side of the table was an integral part of Mobclix (acquired by Velti), NoiseToys (acquired by Jawbone), and Fav.tv (acquired by TVGuide.com). Max is known for his Agetech deals newsletters, co-leading Aging2.0 New York, and for successfully pitching DCM during a blackout.

Learn more about Max Zamkow here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mzamkow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MZamkow

Middle-income seniors have too many financial assets to qualify for Medicaid and not always enough to cover housing and support needs as their health and functional abilities change. If you’re a middle-income senior who wants or needs more help, but can’t afford it, where do you turn?

Merrill Gardens offers senior living communities for the middle class with an option for those in need of some extra assistance while maintaining independence.  Whether they need some extra assistance with daily activities or want to enjoy all the perks of an active lifestyle, the residents have the freedom and flexibility to pursue their interests while staying in one place. The community offers five pillars of support—healthcare services, wellness programs, dining options, social events, and resident services—to ensure your loved ones will always have what they need when they need it. 
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Timestamps:

[00:00]
Pre-Intro dialogue from William Pettit

[01:35]
Introductions

[02:59]
You had 18 years in banking before joining RD Merrill Company. What prompted you to make this career switch?

[05:36]
The company believes that the ability to help seniors live their own lives and make their own decisions is the key to happier and fuller lives. Can you explain what you mean by that?

[07:11]
How do you think the senior housing industry will change post-pandemic?

[09:35]
Do you think these changes will help evolve to the next generation of senior living?

[10:36]
From an operational side, you're talking about wellness, longevity, just activities offering some vibrancy and perhaps lends itself for them to have a purpose?

[21:00]
The next generation of seniors will have more options for middle-income seniors available to them, than generations in the past have. What do you think these middle-income options will look like and what services may be available?

[29:58]
Do you think someday these senior living alternatives may become the norm?

[30:26]
Do you think it's a better alternative to aging in place? Why or why not?

[39:01]
You rolled out Google Nest Hub, Max Devices, to many of your buildings. The residents now have plug-and-play experience when it comes to contacting their friends and loved ones. Can you give us a brief explanation of what this product is and what were you trying to solve?

[44:42]
During 2020 in the thick of the pandemic PGIM Real Estate provided a loan of 460 million as part of Merrill Gardens' portfolio acquisition. This speaks volumes about the strength of the relationship and the collaboration required by all parties to navigate this, turbulent, pandemic market climate. What lessons can you share about your successful closing? In terms of quality of the portfolio, location, and mostly the people?

[47:16]
Do you have any other thoughts that you would like to share?
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Bio:

William (Bill) Pettit is the president and chief operating officer of the R. D. Merrill Company with responsibility for Merrill Gardens and sister company Pillar Properties. Merrill Gardens is one of the most respected assisted living operators in the country with 70 communities in 20 states. Pillar Properties is an award-winning developer, owner, and operator of multi-family housing with 1,700 units in operation and the developer for all Merrill Gardens new communities.

Pettit joined the R.D. Merrill Company in 1992 after 18 years in the banking industry and he was instrumental in the formation of the companies. He directed the rapid growth and timely execution of acquisitions and developed the policies that speak to the Merrill Gardens and Pillar Properties' commitment to quality.

Learn more about William Pettit here: https

The future of the senior population is here, and it's not what you think.

Technological advancements are coming so fast that they're literally changing how we age as a society. Older adults are more active than ever before. To catch up with the changing face of this demographic, many companies have started to develop technology solutions for them.

Tracy (Killoren) Chadwell is the founding partner of 1843 Capital, a company dedicated solely to funding startups. She's making her mark through early-stage investments in "Silver Tech", who are developing tech specifically designed for older adults! This will help them stay active and engaged as they grow old while also allowing them to participate more fully in society than ever before!
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Timestamps:

[00:00]
Pre-Intro dialogue from Tracy (Killoren) Chadwell

[01:41]
Introduction

[02:18]
Explanation of what Silver Tech is?

[02:58]
Why did you choose to focus on Silver Tech and what factors led to this strategic focus?

[03:52]
Is part of the reason you focus on Silver Tech out of personal interest too or was it a trend? And it was industry-based?

[04:44]
What are the current trends we're seeing in technology solutions for older adults in the senior living space? What are your thoughts?

[06:07]
How is the over 50 demographic changing and where do you think this group will be long-term?

[08:31]
What innovations are currently in the pipeline that is aiming to slow the aging process that you see?

[11:00]
What are some of the companies that you're most proud of investing in?

[13:06]
What company that you invested in, do you think will have the biggest impact long-term in the field of an older adult and senior living care?

[14:40]
In your role, how do you find the balance of what is needed versus what is investible?

[16:54]
Has there ever been an idea or a company you were passionate about, but was just not investible for one reason or another?

[18:03]
I know you're very active in the community of Women's Founders. Can you explain what barriers you had to overcome in this, male-dominated industry to get to where you are today?

[20:13]
What are you doing to make sure that future women don't have to face these same challenges? What can an average person do to help in this, in this fight?

[21:27]
On a personal level, what do you think is your biggest strength that enables you to have a unique, impactful effect on this senior sector?

[23:01]
Do you have anything else that you would like to add?
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Bio:

Named as one of Entrepreneur Magazine's "100 Powerful Women" and Forbes "8 Women VC's to know" Tracy (Killoren) Chadwell is an experienced venture capital investor and attorney. Notable investments include early investments in Beautycounter, which sold for $1 Billion, Tempo Automation, HopSkipDrive, and May Mobility.

She is a leader and a sought-after speaker within the community of women founders, innovators, and entrepreneurs, including giving testimony before a U.S. Senate Committee. She has been a speaker for the Nantucket Project, MIT, and TEDx NYIT. In 2018, she was won Moffly Media's "Women's Business Advocate" award.

Learn more about Tracy at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracychadwell/