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Technology’s Ability to Empower Older Adults with Keren Etkin

EPISODE · Jan 16, 2024 · 23 MIN

Technology’s Ability to Empower Older Adults with Keren Etkin

from Caring for Your Aging Parents · host Lynn Smargis

Caring for Your Aging Parents Season 01 Episode 16 Technology’s Ability to Empower Older Adults with Keren Etkin What if you could use technology to significantly improve the lives of your aging loved ones? Gerontologist and founder of thegerontechnologists.com, Keren Etkin, joins us today to shed light on this exciting and rapidly growing intersection of technology and elder care. We are debunking myths about older adults using technology, discussing the ever-growing realm of age-tech solutions, and stressing the importance of education and training in this sphere. Technology Designed for Seniors We dive right into the fascinating capabilities of Elli Q, a social robot designed to provide companionship and assist with daily tasks for the elderly. Karen gives us a sneak peek into the collaborative efforts of Elli Q with healthcare providers to enhance the health and well-being of older adults. We also touch on the remarkable advancements in age-tech, such as Apple Watch's fall detection feature and iPhone's gate assessment. The conversation takes a spirited turn as we discuss the growing ecosystem of age-tech startups and the potential for big tech companies to contribute positively to this space. Baby Boomers Using Tech The final piece of our chat is dedicated to the impact of the Baby Boomers on tech design and the significance of involving older adults in technology design. We discuss the challenges young designers face when trying to understand the unique needs of aging individuals. Keren shares her valuable insights into the Age-Tech market and we wrap up with personal experiences that have shaped our perspectives on aging. Tune in to this enlightening episode for a deep look into the Age-Tech industry and the importance of addressing the needs of older adults in technology design. (00:01) Aging Parents' Care Tech Solutions (04:38) Elli Q (09:42) Innovative Age Tech for Aging Parents (18:36) Baby Boomers' Impact on Tech Design Podcast Resources  Caring For Your Aging Parents on YouTube Visit us to find out more on Caring for Your Aging Parents Give me a call to locate a senior placement specialist in your area 503.830.1812

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