ProAging Podcast

Our panel of universal design experts will share their insights, thoughts and solutions as we apply the AARP HomeFit Checklist to an actual home in Kensington, MD!  This is event is a partnership with the Villages of Kensington, HomesRenewed Coalition, and Positive Aging Sourcebook using the AARP Homefit Checklist.  Panel Members: Laurie Pross - Homeowner in Kensington, MD and Villages of Kensington Board Member Featuring: Louis Tenenbaum - Homes Renewed Greg Sieb - Live in Place Ali Soltani - HandyPro Stephen Hage - Strategies for Independent Living Greg Olavarria- Get-A-Grip Construction Services Moderated by Steve Gurney of Positive Aging Sourcebook

Our monthly discussions centered around Careers and Workplace topics in Senior Living.   This months discussion spotlights some innovative university-based aging studies programs, you will learn how to tap into their programs to hire their students and graduates. These programs have invited their students to participate in our discussion! This is a great opportunity to recruit qualified candidates and/or help students by sharing your perspective on senior living career opportunities!

A discussion with Dr. Bill Thomas, author, entrepreneur, musician, teacher, farmer and physician whose wide-ranging work explores the terrain of human aging. Founder of The Eden Alternative, Creator of The Green House®, Minka building system and MAGIC (Multi-Ability, multi-Generational, Inclusive Communities)

A roundtable discussion on a variety of workplace topics for senior-serving professionals. Ample time to make announcements if you have a position in your organization or if you are looking for a job!  This month our guest is Lisa Woodruff, Founder and CEO of Organize 365 and the author of The Mindset of Organization, The Paper Solution, and How ADHD Affects Home Organization. Lisa will share tips, techniques and solutions to keep our workplace settings organized and productive!

Maryland Relay Partner is a free program that is designed to connect Maryland businesses and organizations with Relay users.  Maryland Relay Partner gives businesses and organizations the opportunity to:  • Connect with thousands of Relay users, including many in the State’s booming senior population  • Increase sales and customer growth  • Grow customer loyalty among Relay users  • Generate referrals from satisfied Relay users

Join us for an interactive and live discussion with the leaders in moving, downsizing and organizing. Each discussion is anchored by a member of the National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers NASMM and include panelists from other moving and downsizing solutions. Moderated by JK Moving Services and Positive Aging Sourcebook.   

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Launched with a mission to transform healthcare by offering asynchronous virtual care to educate patients on treatments and procedures using entertaining, engaging, and informative videos

Vinay Bhargava

is an Internet executive with over 20 years of experience, including general management of start-up organizations, strategic partnerships at Google, product development, and business operations. Prior to Mytonomy, Vinay was a strategic partnerships executive at Google for seven years, working on the critical toolbar distribution initiative where he negotiated the (original) agreements with Sun Microsystems to bundle Google clients with Java, and with Adobe Systems to bundle Google clients with Flash, Shockwave, and Reader. These two channels helped the toolbar and eventually, Google Chrome, get massive 3rd party distribution while growing search market share.

He was also a founding team member of the Google TV Ads business where he established the foundational relationship with the EchoStar, bringing second-by-second STB measurement to TV advertising. He is the recipient of two EMG Awards for his contributions at Google.

A native of Rochester, Vinay started his career as a software engineer at Eastman Kodak where he developed various features for the PictureMaker Kiosk. He is the co-inventor of multiple patents

Opportunity to meet, learn and interact with leading Elder Law Attorneys.    

This month features attorneys from The Elder & Disability Law Center : 

a live and interactive conversation with a panel of Aging Life Care Managers. Each month we will get to know these professionals and learn how they help clients find solutions.  This month will feature Aging Life Care Association members 

An interactive discussion with LyfLynks: a platform using virtual consolidation to provide a single point-of-access for services needed by family caregivers. Lyflynks combines mobile app technology and call center operations to deliver value to families, seniors, the provider of services and those industries challenged by the growth of the aging demographic.  Don Vetal has 25 years experience in CEO, COO and CFO roles in the worlds largest “Assistance” Groups; Generali, United Healthcare, AXA. Lead Americas business units, introduction of concierge services and expansion into Latin/South America. Developed & delivered American Express's "Anything, Anytime, Anywhere" Platinum concierge and Global Assist services across the globe.