Our fourth CES 2025 Highlights featured three great speakers.

Tim Balz from Kalagon introduced smart seating technology to prevent pressure sores, clinically proven to reduce pain and fatigue, and fully reimbursable under Medicare.

Rajeev Ramanath from Blueberry Technology presented BBGo, an autonomous wheelchair initially for airports, achieving 98% satisfaction and reducing personnel-to-vehicle ratios.

Tomek Stomski from Vasco Electronics showcased their translation devices, including earbuds for natural conversation, available in 25 countries, with a focus on healthcare and travel.

Recorded on February 20, 2025, this episode is part of our CES Highlights Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Tim Balz, Founder and CEO, Kalogon Smart Seating Technology
AgeTech Collaborative from AARP participant

Recent Kalogon Press:
Kalogon Orbiter Med product received a Time Special Mention
Tim Balz received a Future Leaders Award from Mobility Management

Rajeev Ramanath, Founder and CEO, Blueberry Technology autonomous personal vehicle BBGo

Recent Blueberry Technology Press:
BBGo featured on NBC Bay Area - newsclip video

Tomek (Tomasz) Stomski, Chief Product Officer, Head of People and Culture,
Vasco Electronics - Translator devices supporting travel and health care

Recent Vasco Press
BBC 10-18-24 Translation Tech tackles Health Language Barriers

Conde Nast Traveler Vasco Review

Debbie Howard's summary of this show.

Resources:
Mentioned by Tomek - Business to government (B2G) is the sale and marketing of goods and services to federal, state, or local agencies

6-2-23 Rethinking Aging Club Mobility podcast with Teresa Valenzuela; Spring Adamo from Omeo outdoor terrain wheelchair

The 2025 AARP Movies for Grownups Awards will be broadcast on PBS on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 7/6c.

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Our CES 2025 highlights shows continued with this third episode featuring caregiver-friendly products for aging adults.

Ted Fischer from Ageless Innovation discussed their Joy for All brand, which includes robotic pets and games designed to combat loneliness and isolation. They introduced a new game for CES 2025 - Yahtzee Slots.

Lisa Lavin from Ōmcare introduced their Home Health Hub, a device that integrates medication dispensing with video calls to enhance caregiver efficiency and patient adherence.

Jacob (Jake) Loader from Threshold Care presented the Motion Wi-Fi Sensing Plugs, which use Wi-Fi signal disruptions to monitor activity without intrusive cameras.

We talked about CES 2025 with Steve Ewell. Steve has a newly established position as VP, Consumer Technology Association Accessibility and Age Tech, demonstrating the importance that CTA is placing on this area. This is the Working Group link. Steve also continues as Exec. Director CTA Foundation.

Recorded on February 6, 2025, this episode is part of the CES Highlights as well as the Caregiver Friendly Products Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Ted Fischer, Co-Founder and CEO, Ageless Innovation, LLC - JOY FOR ALL; Participant AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP

“Grown Up Toy Category”
NEW 2-5-25 Ageless Innovation press from Mashable

Lisa Lavin, Founder and CEO, Ōmcare; Participant AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP

Ōmcare Kare11 Minn local news 11-27-24

Jacob (Jake) Loader, Managing Director, Threshold Care; Participant AgeTech Atlanta; CES Innovation Awards 2025 Honoree.

Threshold Care CNET 10-14-24

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This episode continued our CES 2025 Highlights with part 2.

Kota Ageiwa of Thinkie Inc. discussed the development and testing of their Android / iOS app, which, with a brain activity sensor, uses neurofeedback to improve cognitive function.

Bryce Folsom of eLife Health introduced a system that integrates health information into driver's licenses for faster emergency response, emphasizing the importance of paramedic accessibility.

Allyson Schreier and Bill Uniowski of Zinnia TV shared their app designed for dementia patients, which reduces anxiety and agitation, and has been tested to reduce antipsychotic medication use. Zinnia TV videos aim to enhance cognitive function and daily living for the aging population.

We expressed our appreciation to a great CES for us in the accessibility and AgeTech space to Steve Ewell, co-host and Executive Director of the Consumer Technology Association Foundation, which is the charitable arm tied to CTA, which is the group that runs CES. He is also CTA’s Vice President of Accessibility and AgeTech.

Recorded on January 30, 2025, this episode is part of the CES Highlights Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Steve Ewell (also co-host), Executive Director of the Consumer Technology Association Foundation, and Consumer Technology Association (CTA)’s VP Accessibility and AgeTech

Kota Ageiwa, Founder and CEO, Thinkie Inc
Participant AgeTech Collaborative from AARP / exhibited in Pavilion

Bryce E. Folsom, Founder, eLife
Participant AgeTech Atlanta / exhibited in Pavilion

Allyson Schrier, Co-Founder and President, Zinnia Technologies
Bill Uniowski, Co-Founder and CEO, Zinnia Technologies
Participant AgeTech Collaborative from AARP / exhibited in Pavilion

Debbie Howard's summary of this show.

Thinkie Press:
Geek Wire 2024
Nature 2024

Thinkie Product Review:
The Gadgeteer 2024

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Our first CES 2025 Highlights show featured three Vision Tech expert speakers.

Cornel introduced .lumen, a self-driving headset for the visually impaired, which uses haptics and audio feedback, aiming for a cost of about $10,000. .lumen was part of the Nvidia Inception program in 2021.

Roland discussed eSight, a $4,950 device for central vision loss, fully reimbursed by Veteran Affairs. And described the robust eSight user community.

Bryan highlighted Lighthouse Guild's services, including medical, rehabilitation, and technology resources, emphasizing the importance of community and advocacy for the visually impaired.

Our discussion also covered the prevalence of vision loss as we age, especially macular degeneration, and the need for early detection. Bryan also explained the difference between the Glide device from Guidance and .lumen which both use haptics.

Recorded on January 23, 2025, this episode is part of the CES Highlights and Vision Tech Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Cornel Amariei, CEO and Founder, .lumen
Winner US Army’s $10,000 pitching competition at CES
Exhibited in Europe Pavilion AND Romania Pavilion in Eureka Park
Video blind person testing .lumen at CES

1-14-25 news .lumen Closes 5M pound raise
1-19-24 news .lumen and Toyota Mobility Foundation

Roland Mattern, Director of Marketing and Sales, eSight
Exhibited in Venetian Expo
Davis Daily video of Uproar PR event at Palazzo where Linda met Roland, Jamie Barendsen and User community advocate Gary Foster
Gentex eSight acquisition CES 2024 announcement

Bryan Wolynski, OD, FAAO, Chief Optometrist Officer, Lighthouse Guild
AgeTech Collaborative from AARP Participant - Test Bed
Speaking at:
ATIA Jan 30 - February 1, Orlando
CSUN AT Conference March 10-14, 2025 Anaheim

Debbie Howard’s summary of this show.

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Both speakers agreed on the significance of personalized nutrition and the role of fresh, nutrient-dense foods in maintaining health and managing chronic conditions.

Mischulaikah explained micro and macro nutrients and how the OrthoFoodie app works. She brought up inflammation and there was a general discussion on foods that are good and bad for inflammation including turmeric.

Cris Carter emphasized the importance of nutrient-rich foods in senior living, including a hydration program and anti-inflammatory diets. He explained how their “Oh So Good” and other programs including “Puree with Purpose” promote healthier and visually appealing food options for “Dining with Dignity”.

Linda met Cris Carter, RonnDa Peters and CEO David Koelling at the Leading Age conference in Nashville on October 29th when she visited the Strategic Dining Services booth.

Recorded on 12-19-24, this episode is part of our Nutrition Series as well as our Fitness and Wellness Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Mischulaikah Grune, Founder and CEO of OrthoFoodie
OrthoFoodie App web page
Find her at CES 2025 in the Netherlands' NL Tech Pavilion Eureka Park at the Venetian Expo - Hall G, Booth 62100

Cris Carter - Corporate Executive Chef- Compass Community Living/Strategic Dining Services
Strategic Dining Services
Compass Community Living

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This is a meaty discussion with actionable tips from excellent speakers. To learn the details please listen to the podcast. We discussed:
The need for a consultative approach in selling agetech products and the importance of creating an aging in place marketplace.
The importance of combining traditional marketing methods with digital strategies.
Segmenting the aging market and understanding the diverse needs and behaviors
of different age groups.

Recorded on December 12, 2024, this episode is part of our Marketing Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Sally Lange, Founder & Principal, Slang Consulting
Sally Lange moderating retailer panel CES AgeTech Collaborative Stage, Venetian Expo Tuesday 1-7-25 3pm - 3:30pm
AgeTechCollaborative from AARP Member
Consumer Technology Association Board Member

Robin Visser, Director of Marketing and Digital Strategy for Christian Living Communities and Cappella Living Digital Marketing Solutions
Cappella Living Digital Marketing Solutions Blog

David Cravit, Co-author, SuperAging: Getting Older Without Getting Old and Partner, SuperAging Inc.
Example of great page for promoting your appearances in media on their Super Aging News website media page
Zoomer Interview with David Cravit to explain the Super Aging concept 7-5-22

Debbie Howard’s summary of this show

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Linda Sherman kicked off this Smart Home episode and asked Mary Furlong to make some introductory comments.
David Eby introduced Cooktop Safety, a predictive and preventive technology for kitchen fires, emphasizing its low cost and scalability. Francisco Lasta discussed inclusive design in public architecture, highlighting the importance of technology in supporting diverse needs. Cameron Carter presented Rosarium Health, a platform for home modifications and services, particularly for older adults and those with disabilities, partnering with managed Medicaid plans. Mary Furlong concluded by detailing the upcoming Longevity Innovation Summit in Washington, DC, emphasizing its focus on caregiving, policy, and innovation. And we had some discussion about streaming film entertainment related to the aging arena.

Thank you to Carol Chiang for your commentary and for introducing three new speakers and to Ray Gordon for your questions

Recorded on December 5, 2024. This episode is part of the Smart Home series.
Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Mary Furlong, Mary Furlong Associates

David M. Eby CEO / Founder, Cook Top Safety Corp (CTS) Product,
SensorAI

Francisco Lasta, OTR/L, Assoc. AIA, Inclusive Design Expert, Muller2,
Acquired by Gannett Fleming Transystems 12-3-24
Featured AIA Chicago November 2024 - Designing for All
Panelist SXSW 2025 - March 10 Occupation-Centered Design: Unlocking Inclusive Experiences

Cameron Carter, CEO / Co-Founder, Rosarium Health

Mary Furlong
What’s Next Longevity Summit Wash DC Dec 9-10 Use RAC20 for 20% off
Mary Furlong Podcasts:
Living Longer Better Smarter and Longevity Deal Talk

Co-Hosts:
Ray Gordon, Architect and former Pratt Institute Grad School Professor
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Carol Chiang OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM, CHAMP
Co-founder IIX Care Hub / Partner IIX Care / Owner Evolving Homes
IIX Care
Evolving Homes

Linda Sherman
Rethinking Aging Club founder, Boomer Tech Talk Managing Editor
Profile

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Don’t miss this special episode with Eloy van Hal co-founder of The Hogeweyk and Mary Pitsch co-founder of Livasu Village. Do you want to visit The Hogeweyk? Learn more about what that entails. Important facility planning considerations especially for countries that traditionally lock in dementia patients.

Eloy shared the development of The Hogeweyk, a dementia village in the Netherlands, emphasizing normal daily life, and community integration. Mary detailed the plan for Livasu Village in Wisconsin, highlighting home ownership, intergenerational living, and community engagement. They discussed the importance of a holistic approach and family involvement. Both projects aim to provide a dignified, supportive environment for people with dementia, promoting agency and quality of life.
Our live podcast recording includes audience questions.

November is both National Family Caregivers and Alzheimer’s Awareness month.

Recorded on November 21, 2024 this episode is part of our Dementia and Brain Health category as well as our Living Choices category and Caregiving category. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Eloy van Hal, Co-Founder, The Hogeweyk and Senior Managing Advisor for Be Advice/Vivium zorggroep
Be Advice and Details on The Hogeweyk
What does Eloy’s Be Advice Nonprofit do

Mary Pitsch, Master Level Social Worker and Certified Care Manager
Co-Founder, Dementia Innovations
Co-Founder, Livasu Village
Owner, Embrace Care Management

The first presentation in our 11-12-24 News for the Ages show, Benjamin Surmi (co-host for today’s episode) spoke about unlocking memory care during his report on the Nov 11-13 Center for Innovation conference.

Livasu means “living as usual”.
CBS 3-14-14 broadcast news report on the Livasu Village in Sheboyhan County, Wisconsin

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*Linda Sherman read Benjamin’s comments and questions into the show.

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