How is technology reshaping the care and independence of OurOlders?

This episode of Navigating H.O.P.E. with Dr. Jaime Hope explores the transformative power of technology in older care. Our guest, Jennifer Cain Birkmose, Co-Founder and CEO of VivaValet, empowers autonomous living for older seniors at home by giving them effortless access to technology that brings together in one place the key services that they need and want. 

Jennifer discusses how specialized tech solutions not only enhance daily autonomy for older adults but also ensure their continued engagement and learning. The conversation also covers the role of innovative caregiving techniques, like improv, and the strategic expansion of these services to reach communities nationwide.

5 Key Takeaways:

🔍 Customized Tech Solutions: Tailoring technology to meet the specific needs of older adults, enhancing their independence and daily interactions.

🌐 Continued Engagement: Emphasizing the importance of engaging in activities and lifelong learning for maintaining the vitality of elders.

📈 Strategic Growth: Discussing the expansion of older care services to a broader audience, ensuring more olders can benefit from these innovative solutions.

🎭 Improv in Caregiving: Utilizing creative techniques to improve the caregiving experience and foster better older interactions.

🤝 Partnerships for Seamless Care: Developing collaborations with healthcare systems to ensure continuous support for elders post-hospitalization.

Featured Quotes from Jennifer:

"Olders have purpose. They have so many things they want to do. They have something they want to learn. And the most unhealthy decision we can ever take is to retire because we lose that sense of purpose, we lose that sense of autonomy, we lose that social connection."

"One of my fantasies is that when someone's at the ER and they're leaving, there's maybe a flyer or information about us in the discharge pack... just in case you need a little extra support for the next couple of weeks."

Connect with Jennifer:

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jennifer-cain-birkmose-ab05a6

Website: https://www.vivavalet.com/

Email: [email protected]

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