This episode focused on celebrating Women's History Month and highlighting the contributions of women in various fields. We featured women whose work helps other women.

Karen Lorre (formerly married to Chuck Lorre), discussed her age reversal coaching and the impact of positive beliefs on aging.

Karen Sands emphasized the importance of the longevity economy and the need for collaboration across generations. Karen is a prolific author.

Reiko Lewis shared her expertise in aging-in-place design. 

Ellen Khalifa discussed the Tiny Habits method for improving health span.

Stella Lupushor provided an update on Voice International's efforts to localize the National Innovation Center for Aging in the US. 

The show concluded with a call to action for continued engagement and support for women in aging.

Recorded on March 16, 2023, this episode is part of our Project Updates Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Karen Lorre, Author and Coach "Chronic Pleasure"; Environmental advocate
Karen Lorre YouTube
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Karen Sands, MCC, BCC, Author, Ageless Way books KarenSands.com, Founder, Futures By Design Collabs

Reiko Lewis, Principal, Ventus.Design

Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan

Stela Lupushor, Founder, Reframe.Work and Author

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This episode focused on products and solutions for Parkinson's Disease and essential tremor. Emile from Steadiwear discussed the Steady 2 device, which helps manage tremors with features like weight reduction, affordability, and interchangeability. The device has a 60% success rate in reducing tremors by up to 80%. 

Sidney highlighted NexStride’s effectiveness in treating freezing of gait in Parkinson's patients. NexStride is a customizable device that can attach onto any cane, walker, walking pole. It provides both visual and auditory cues and can be completely customized to each person.

Jimmy Zolo introduced Joe and Bella's adaptive clothing, designed to enhance independence and dignity for seniors and those with mobility issues. From instant magnetic closures to smart zippers, every feature brings independence and style together with a satisfying click or zip.

Carol Chiang emphasized the importance of Urban Poling poles for rehab and fitness, promoting balance and core strength. Carol brought her valuable OT perspective with commentary throughout the show.

Recorded on March 9, 2023, this episode is part of our Parkinson's Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Emile Maamary, Co-Founder and CMO,  Steadiwear

Sidney Collin, CEO and Co-Founder, De Oro Devices - NexStride

Jimmy Zollo, CEO and Co-Founder, Joe & Bella

Carol Chiang OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM, CHAMP, Founder, EvolvingHomes; In 2024 became  - Co-Founder, Partner and Director Corp Development and Innovation at IIX Care

Carol referred to these two companies: 
Urban Poling 
Comfort Linen

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This episode focused on Sleep Health Products. 

Natasha Chu from StimScience introduced Somni, a neurotechnology headband that enhances sleep using personalized brain stimulation, reducing time to fall asleep as well as tossing and turning.

Lauren Duffel, a sleep coach, emphasized sleep hygiene tips and the benefits of wearables like the Oura Ring. 

Ramiro Maldonado discussed the Nobi Smart Lamp, which uses circadian light to improve sleep and fall prevention. 

Patrick Morris from gugu Sleep in Japan, shared insights on sleep deprivation and the company's mission to promote better sleep through comfortable mattresses. Patrick mentioned the growing awareness of sleep importance in Japan and Gugu’s role in educating the public.

Recorded on March 2, 2023, this episode is part of our Sleep Health Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Roger Anunsen, Research and Design Photavia; consultant Mindramp; Former college instructor
TEDx Speaker The Power of a Smidgen: Applied Brain Science – 2017

Natasha Chu, Head of Growth and Ecommerce, StimScience Somnee Studies at time of show
Currently Advisor and Mentor, Mucker Capital; from 2025: Advisor, Stealth Startup 

Lauren Duffell, Insomnia Reversal Coach, Coaching for Insomniacs; BetterUp - formerly Crescent Health

Ramiro Maldonado PT, DPT, EMBA, BizDev Manager, Nobi Smart Lamps at time of show
Currently Director of Clinical and BizDev, UprightVR 

Patrick Morris, CEO and Co-Founder, gugu sleep - based in Japan

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Recorded on February 23, 2023, this episode is part of our Vision Tech as well as our CES Highlights Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Jim Harris, a leading tech pundit for CES, started us with an overview of Vision Tech at CES 2023. He noted the significance of vision as a sense and the advancements in technology, emphasizing the cost reduction of AI and machine learning, making technologies like text-to-voice more affordable and accessible.

At CES 2025 Jim moderated this impressive Predictive AI Transforming Customer Service panel: left to right: Davie Sweis, Chief Digital Officer, Global Business Services, Bosch; Mamatha Charmathi, Chief Digital Officer, Goodyear; Nicholas Parrotta, President Harman Digital Transformation Solutions Business; Alyssa Altman, North American Head of Transportation & Mobility, Retail and Consumer Products, Publicis Sapient.

Steve Ewell, currently Executive Director, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation and Vice President CTA Accessibility and AgeTech introduced Matt Ater and Rebecca Rosenberg.

Matt Ater, VP, Vispero and CTA Foundation Chair 
Matt Ater shared his insights from CES 2023 mentioning companies like Lighthouse Tech and Bipad, which use haptics and bone conduction to assist users in identifying objects. He discussed the importance of optical character recognition and the need for portable, effective solutions.

Blog post by Matt Ater about accessibility products at CES 2023

Rebecca Rosenberg, CEO and Founder, ReBokeh Vision Technologies highlighted the success of her app, ReBokeh, which uses smartphone cameras to enhance vision, with over 10,000 users in 70 countries. 

@RealRebeccaRose Instagram mentioned on show
Rebecca Rosenberg Interview with BBC click  

Shubh Mittal, Founder, Seleste introduced Seleste glasses, designed for severe vision loss, which integrate AI and smartphone technology to read menus, detect objects, and provide environmental information. Seleste Smart Glasses only work with iPhone. $150 plus $49/month subscription

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This episode focused on the very important area of nutrition. Jessica Cooper, Chief Science Officer for Opsis Health, introduced Plateful, a free app that uses AI to analyze food intake and provide personalized dietary recommendations. Regretfully, Opsis Health filed for bankruptcy in March 2024. You will still benefit from learning about it. Jessica is currently Director of Lifestyle Medicine for Metrodora Institute.

Mory Bahar, CEO, Personal Remedies discussed their fully automated nutritional guidance system, which considers multiple chronic conditions and medications. We were fortunate to meet Mory through the HLTH conference.

Odo von Wolfen explained Biostarts' $199 blood tests that analyze biomarkers and provide dietary recommendations. There are three separate products for Longevity, Sports and Nutrition. 

Alka Sahnan shared insights from the nursing home she manages in the UK, emphasizing the importance of natural, varied diets and regular weight monitoring. 

Michael Phillips explained AARP's nutrition research.

Steve Ewell, Director of the Consumer Technology Association Foundation talked about the growth of food tech at CES.

Recorded on 2-16-23, this episode is part of our Nutrition series series.
Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Jessica Cooper, MS, RD, Chief Science Officer, Opsis Health - Plateful (Opsis Health filed for bankruptcy March 2024) Jessica is currently Director Lifestyle Medicine Metrodora
Mory Bahar, CEO, Personal Remedies; Board Complex Health Solutions; member StartUp Health (speaker HLTH)
Odo von Wulffen, VP Partnerships East Coast kindly stood in for the executive from Biostarks headquarters he had arranged to present
Alka Sahnan, Registered Manager Prince of Wales Nursing Home pwnursinghome.co.uk
Michael Philips, Director Strategic Partnerships, AARP  (and co-host) shared AARP Nutrition and brain health research

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Laura Powell discussed Yomi, an FDA-cleared robotic system for dental surgery, highlighting its benefits in minimizing invasive procedures and improving patient outcomes. 

Ken Deering introduced a device that prevents kitchen fires by automatically turning off gas or electric stoves if left unattended for too long. 

John O'Brien presented Invisia, a line of aesthetically pleasing grab bars that address installation challenges. 

Carol Chiang praised the shampoo shelf and other Invisia products, emphasizing their beauty and functionality.

Benjamin Surmi introduced Mandy Solomon and Mentia.

Mandy Salomon discussed a new grant to use virtual worlds for training caregivers, focusing on person-centered care. 

Ravi Joseph Kota shared a non-invasive AI system for monitoring seniors in assisted living facilities.

Recorded on February 9, 2023, this episode is part of our Project Updates as well as CES Highlights Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Laura Powell MBA, Marketing Manager, Dental Robotics, Neocis - Yomi (at time of appearance)
Neocis Provider Finder
CES 2023 Exhibitor
Currently Laura is doing Large Client Marketing for Synchrony

Ken Deering, CEO and Co-Founder, iGuardHomeSolutions
AgeTech Collaborative from AARP portfolio company

John O'Brien, CEO and Co-Founder, HealthCraft Products:
Superpole with superbar

Mandy Salomon PhD, Co-Founder, CEO and Chief Scientist, Mentia Health
Update 2025 Hello Leaders article - Mentia’s video game for dementia education - CarePlay

Ravi Joseph Kota, CEO and Founder, AITCare aka AI Tensors
CES 2023 Exhibitor Eureka Park

Debbie Howard’s summary of this show.

Special introductions from:
Carol Chiang OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM, CHAMP, Founder, Evolving Homes

Benjamin Surmi, Social Gerontologist; Education & Culture Director Koelsch Communities

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This show focused on marketing strategies for aging populations, emphasizing the importance of empathy, user engagement, and segmentation. 

Bonni Kaplan Dewoskin highlighted the need for irrational brand loyalty and shared five pitfalls in marketing high-growth startups, including neglecting strategy and aiming for perfection. 

Subhashree Suku discussed leveraging video testimonials and webinars for B2B marketing in senior living. 

Lynn Creasy stressed the importance of authentic, diverse social feeds and the value of LinkedIn for B2B marketing. 

Benjamin Surmi underscored the power of local newspapers and innovative partnerships. 

Debbie Howard emphasized integrating market research early in product development to better understand user needs.

Recorded on January 26, 2023, this episode is part of our Marketing Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Bonni Kaplan DeWoskin, VP and CMO, Homethrive
Bonni’s current endeavors:
Founder/Fractional Chief Marketing Officer, CMOScout; Founding Member, The Healthtech Marketing Network; MedTech Application Evaluator, MedTech Innovator; Chief Marketing Officer, Reside Admissions 

Subhashree Sukhu, Marketing Director, CarePredict 

Lynn Creasy, Founder, Human to Human (H2) Marketing

Benjamin Surmi, Director of Education and Culture, and Innovation Lab, Koelsch Communities

Debbie Howard, Chairman, CarterJMRN KK (Japan Market Resource Network)

Debbie Howard’s summary of this show.

RESOURCES:
Bonni recommended these marketing tools:
AYTM
Iterable for HIPAA-compliant email marketing.
6Sense and Terminus are for insight into your B2B targets
fanvideo.co no longer exists but there are products like it

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This episode focused on digital skills training and inclusivity for older adults. 

Michael Phillips introduced Suzanne from OATS, highlighting the impact of the COVID pandemic on older adults' digital connectivity.

Suzanne Myklebust explained the ConnectED NYCHA initiative, which distributed 10,000 internet-connected tablets to older adults in New York City Housing Authority apartments, resulting in significant improvements in social connections and reduced loneliness.

Steph Minor from Community Tech Network highlighted their programs providing digital literacy training and devices to marginalized communities. 

Liz Hamburg from Candoo Tech shared their remote support and training services for older adults. 

Todd Smith introduced OdessaConnect, a TV-based communication system designed for older users.

Frances West emphasized the importance of engaging older adults in the design and development of digital products and lessons learned from the disability community.

Recorded on January 19, 2023, this episode is part of our Digital Skills Training Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Suzanne Myklebust, Communications Director, Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP

Michal Halperin Ben Zvi (PhD.), Design Strategist & UX Researcher | Digital Inclusion, JDC
Additionally:  Product Strategist, UX Researcher, and Consultant, HYGEARFIT and Simply

Steph Minor, Manager, Community Tech Network (CTN)

Liz Hamburg, Founder and CEO, Candoo Tech Impact Survey 

Todd Smith, Founder and CEO, OdessaConnect

Frances West, Accessibility Expert, FrancesWest&Co

Debbie Howard’s summary of this show.

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Innovations from the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), including observations from organizers, industry experts, and leaders from companies with solutions that enhance accessibility, inclusivity, and at-home rehabilitation compliance.

This show (recorded on January 12, 2023) included the following guests in the order they presented:
 
Steve Ewell, (Executive Director, Consumer Technology Association Foundation), which produces CES, including supporting accessibility startups.

Rick Robinson, (VP, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP) noted the uptick in interest in age tech among investors.

Michael Phillips, (Technology Strategy and Relationships Director, AARP) pointed out this year’s stronger focus on meaningful collaborations.

We also heard from:

Amy Li, (CEO and Exhibitor - Dance4Healing)

Robert Felgar, (Founder, CEO and Exhibitor - Raz Mobility and its “Raz Cellphone”)

Mike Williston, (Co-Founder and CEO and
Exhibitor, Satellite Displays and its “Badger” product)

Andrew Chang, (Head of US Business for H Robotics Inc. and Exhibitor and its “rebless” product)

Frances West, (Accessibility Expert and Founder, Frances West & Co.)

Elizabeth Magellon-Fleury, (Owner, Life’s Encore
Planning, and CES Attendee)

As with CES itself, the conversation highlighted the growing need for age-friendly products and services, along with the potential of technology to support and empower older adults.

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Our seven CES 2024 Highlights shows feature leaders from innovative agetech and/or accessibility companies who either exhibited and/or pitched at CES 2024 through the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP Pavilion, the Agetech After Dark Pitch Competition (also from AARP), the Eureka Park Accessibility Award Winners group of five, or the CTA Foundation Pitch competition.

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Companies play an important role in providing support for employees who provide care for aging loved ones in their off-work hours – an employee segment representing 30% of every company’s workforce. The demand for “caregiver support” is growing across all life stages – from birth to end of life, and companies are rising to the occasion.

Recorded on 12-22-22, this episode is part of our Workplace Caregivers Support  Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Jim McCann, Founder and CEO of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. (parent company of Harry & David, which is leading the group’s employee caregiver support initiatives), and is actively creating a caregiver-friendly workplace at all 15+ companies under its umbrella, with an Employee Resource Group and specific benefits to support the needs of its employee caregivers.

Wendy Whittington MD, MMM, Chief Care Officer, Cariloop, a caregiver support platform with a mission to relieve the stress and anxiety felt by all caregivers by helping them to navigate  the often difficult journey through a complex healthcare landscape. Cariloop’s outsourced care services to corporations are delivered through its digital platform and concierge coaching service.

Special thanks to Frances West for joining this important discussion. Frances is an Accessibility Expert, Founder, FrancesWestCo and Author: Authentic Inclusion™ Drives Disruptive Innovation, a C-suite oriented cultural and digital transformation leadership bestseller selected by CES and SXSW as one of the 2019 Technology Business Book of the Year.

Great overview of the expanding attention to this special area of corporate benefits!

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