Antoine Karachekhlian talks about VTech, a Hong Kong-based company with three main divisions: contract manufacturing, educational toys (under VTech and LeapFrog brands), and telecom. At the "Together We Care" event, VTech is showcasing how their multi-cell SIP cordless phones integrate with nurse call systems in senior and extended care facilities, allowing alerts from pull cords to be sent directly to practitioners' phones, with the ability to build a mesh network for improved connectivity.

Dan was surprised to learn that Niklas isn't just testing, but soon implementing robotics technology in senior care homes. Niklas elaborated, explaining that these "helping robots" will take on fundamental tasks like food delivery and environmental cleaning. The core benefit, he stressed, is to free up human caregivers, allowing them more time for genuine "touches and interactions" with residents, which directly translates to better overall care.

Beyond day-to-day assistance, Niklas also highlighted the crucial role of robotic sensors in maintenance care, emphasizing their ability to provide live, real-time data. Dan conveyed considerable excitement about these advancements and expressed a keen interest in collaborating with Niklas on similar future projects.

This video features an interview with Edward Robeznieks about Surge, a company that provides an integrated platform for compliance-focused learning management, policy management, and quality and risk management. Robeznieks highlights Surge's significant brand recognition in Ontario, its growing presence in Western and Eastern Canada, and its commitment to creating content that helps organizations adhere to strict provincial regulations. He also discusses the company's strategy for expanding beyond Ontario, targeting rural hospitals and long-term care facilities in other provinces, while acknowledging the unique challenges of markets like Quebec due to government-provided training.

In this podcast, Dan talks with our special guest, Eric Igbokwe from Zephyr Staffing Solutions, a fully digital staffing platform that leverages AI to efficiently match healthcare facilities with qualified nurses and personal support workers (PSWs). When a healthcare professional registers, the platform uses APIs to verify their credentials, conduct digital ID verification, and perform interviews to ensure their information is genuine, and they meet all necessary requirements, including police and vulnerable sector checks. This thorough vetting process, handled by the platform, ensures that only the best candidates are presented to agencies. When a facility requests staff, the AI matches their specific criteria with registered professionals, and the system automatically notifies the best-matched candidate, moving to the next qualified individual if the first one declines.

As the administrator of an aging 151-bed Extendicare senior care home in Scarborough, Toby oversees a small maintenance team and utilizes the "Maintenance Care" software. A core policy mandates that all non-urgent maintenance requests be logged in the system; otherwise, they won't be addressed. However, significant issues such as severe leaks or structural failures are handled immediately and directly, bypassing the digital logging system. As one of the youngest administrators, Toby's main challenge is earning the trust of his more experienced team and securing their acceptance of his decisions, often needing to rely on logic rather rather than extensive personal experience.

In our continuing series of energy-saving solutions, we're joined by Neil Horne from Gold Leaf Energy. He's here to talk to us about a common but often overlooked issue: water scaling in your pipes. Let's dive in and check out what Neil has to say.

In this interview, we chat with Nicole Belanger from Marquise Hospitality, a division of Compass Group that partners with over 200 long-term care and retirement communities in Canada. Nicole explains how Marquise helps organizations focus on care by handling food service, hospitality, and environmental needs. We also dive into the evolving landscape of senior care, Marquise's innovative "Marquise Diner" booth, and the power of DISC assessment in improving team communication. Finally, get a sneak peek at their brand new podcast, "Marquise Moments," featuring diverse guests and thought leadership in the long-term care sector.

Hear from our implementation team about the positive impact our software has on our customers! They share stories of how we've transformed daily operations, moving clients from paper-based processes to efficient digital workflows. Discover the quick turnaround and personalized support that sets us apart.

In this episode of TechTalks for Senior Care, Paul Szymanski, IT Manager at Maintenance Care, takes you behind the scenes from product development to testing, and how we use data to deliver smart, responsive support.

Energy efficiency isn’t just good for the planet—it’s good for your budget too.

In Part 1 of our new energy-saving series on TechTalks, we sit down with Neil Horne, Owner & President of Gold Leaf Energy, to discuss practical strategies for reducing energy waste in your facilities.

From quick wins to long-term investments, this conversation is packed with insights that facility managers can use today.