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Raising Tech is your guide to understanding the role technology plays in your community, where to invest to transform culture, and how to bring your team and residents along the journey. Tune in to explore the latest tech trends, dive into hot topics, and hear from industry experts, community leaders, and innovative vendors shaping the senior living tech landscape. Each episode is packed with practical insights and real-world stories to help you spark change and level up your community’s tech game. You can find full demonstrations on our website of our Raising Tech Resident Exclusive Miniseries: www.parasolalliance.com/residents/ Powered by Parasol Alliance, The Strategic Planning & Full-Service IT Partner Exclusively serving Senior Living Communities.
Episodes
- 126. Rethinking Resident Safety Without Cameras with Helpany and United Zion
Raising Tech episode 126 features Amber Bardon, Sandro Cilurzo of Helpany, and Miranda Troyer of United Zion discussing radar-based technology for proactive fall prevention in senior living. They cover implementation insights, resident rec…
- 125. Resident Exclusive- Outlook Folders & Rules
Nora from Mary’s Woods provides a tutorial on email basics and organizing Microsoft Outlook using folders and rules. This episode aims to simplify technology for residents.
- 124. How Teton Turns Data Into Better Resident Care
This episode of Raising Tech features Katie Grant of Teton discussing the implementation of AI in senior living. Teton utilizes privacy-first ambient monitoring to detect risks and improve resident care by analyzing patterns without identi…
- 123. Bluestem Communities & Modified Logic: Streamlining Workflows Across Departments with Document Management
This episode features Bluestem Communities and Modified Logic discussing their experience implementing a document management system. They cover the selection process, departmental involvement, and efficiency gains, emphasizing technology t…
- 122. Resident Exclusive- Apple Intelligence
Episode 122 discusses Apple Intelligence, integrated into iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It covers AI tools for writing, organizing, image creation, and interaction via camera, including ChatGPT integration.
- 121. Aligning Technology, Operations, and Resident Needs with Ray Benegas
Ray Benegas joins Amber Bardon on Raising Tech to discuss aligning technology, operations, and resident needs in senior living. They emphasize the importance of connecting with residents and staff to foster a strategic IT culture, moving b…
- 120. Meela and RiverSpring: Beating Depression & Anxiety With Companion AI
Meela, an AI companion accessible via phone, offers conversation and support to older adults to combat social isolation. RiverSpring Living
- 119. Driving Meaningful Innovation in Senior Living with David Lafferty
Matt talks with David Lafferty, CIO of The Riverwoods Group, about implementing effective innovation in senior living. They cover building lasting technology strategies and avoiding common pitfalls.
- 118. Cogensus: Building Human-Centered Cognitive Health Tools
Episode 118 of Raising Tech features Matt Reiners interviewing Matthew Edgerton, founder of Cogensus. Cogensus is a cognitive health platform for older adults that uses AI companionship, provider analytics, and family connectivity to suppo…
- 117. Resident Exclusive- Finding Recipes Online
In episode 117, James explains how to find, use, and print recipes online effectively. He covers searching strategies, identifying reliable websites, recognizing online dangers, and printing only the necessary recipe content.
- 116. A Smarter Way to Approach AI with Amber & Matt
Amber and Matt return to discuss the realities of AI implementation in senior living, addressing challenges like fragmented systems and data issues. They introduce Parasol Alliance’s AI Readiness Assessment and Roadmap service to help orga…
- 115. Empowering Older Adults with AI-Powered Digital Literacy with Stefano Selorio
Stefano Selorio, founder and CEO of Carevocacy, joins Raising Tech to discuss Apo AI, an innovation aimed at improving digital health literacy for older adults. The episode explores Carevocacy's mission, its impact on over 23,000 individua…
- 114. Resident Exclusive- Creating Digital Memory Books
Episode 114 of Raising Tech features Tyler Jameson explaining how to create digital memory books. The tutorial covers the benefits, use cases, and platforms available for preserving personal histories.
- 113. Inside Inspiren: Practical AI for Better Care
Matt speaks with Brian Geyser and Michael Wang from Inspiren about their AI-driven platform designed to improve care in senior living facilities. They discuss challenges in tech adoption, making AI useful for caregivers, and Inspiren's vis…
- 112. Why Kyle Rand Believes Love is Greater Than Dementia
In episode 112 of Raising Tech, host Matt Reiners talks with Kyle Rand, CEO and Co-founder of Rendever. They discuss how Rendever uses virtual reality to improve senior living, combat cognitive decline, and provide dementia empathy trainin…
- 111. Resident Exclusive- A Guide to Apple Health App
Episode 111 of Raising Tech features technician Alex Reckard providing a guide to the Apple Health app, focusing on its use for seniors. The episode covers tracking wellness metrics, integration with Apple Watch and third-party apps, safet…
- 110. How Organic Marketing is Evolving with Tanner Zoromski
Raising Tech episode 110 features Tanner Zoromski discussing the impact of AI on organic marketing, search, and SEO. He highlights the increasing importance of speed, relevance, and structured content for online competitiveness.
- 109. What You Need to Know About Cybersecurity in Senior Living
Raising Tech episode 109 features Amber Bardon, Sean Sheldrake, and Jake Wigfield-Gorka discussing cybersecurity for senior living. They explain what an MSSP is, the importance of cybersecurity against evolving threats like phishing, and e…
- 108. Resident Exclusive- Smart Devices: Amazon Alexa vs Google Nest
This episode of Raising Tech features Michael Lynn comparing Amazon Alexa and Google Nest smart devices. He discusses their pros, cons, daily uses, pricing, and compatibility, offering guidance on choosing the right platform for your smart…
- 107. The AI Culture Shift with Steve Mika
Steve Mika, commercial lead for Data & AI at Fresche Solutions, joins Amber Bardon to discuss the practical implementation of AI in senior living. They cover moving beyond buzzwords to build sustainable AI initiatives using clean data, gov…
- 106. Integrating Tech to Empower Residents and Staff with Heather Tussing
Heather Tussing, President of The Aspenwood Company, shares insights on integrating technology in senior living, focusing on innovation, strategy, and a people-first approach. The episode covers lessons learned and evolving tech trends in…
- 105. Resident Exclusives- Backups, Storage, and the Cloud
In this episode of Raising Tech, James Peck provides a guide to managing device storage and backing up files. He covers checking storage, cleaning up apps, managing photos and videos, and compares cloud and local storage solutions.
- 104. Inside the Mind of a Scammer: Kitboga Fights Back
In this episode of Raising Tech, Matt Reiners interviews Kitboga, a creator who exposes online scammers. Kitboga explains how scammers use social engineering and AI, discusses current scam trends, and highlights the importance of awareness…
- 103. Real-Time Analytics in Senior Living with SeniorLytics
Amber Bardon joins Casey Allen from SeniorLytics to discuss the role of real-time analytics in the senior living industry. They cover the company's analytics-as-a-service model, integration strategies, and the practical application of AI i…
- 102. Resident Exclusives- Google Maps
Episode 102 of Raising Tech covers the basics of Google Maps with James Peck, detailing how to download, search for locations, get directions, and use Street View. It also includes tips on customization and live navigation features.
- 101. Wall-less Dementia Care with Sue Verdegem and Evon Bergey
Sue Verdegem and Evon Bergey discuss the Wall-less Dementia Care model, which prioritizes resident autonomy and dignity by moving away from traditional locked dementia units. The episode covers strategies for balancing safety and independe…
- 100. A Conversation with AI
In its 100th episode, Raising Tech features a conversation with AI, discussing its role in the senior living industry. The episode covers AI's potential to improve residents' lives, decrease staff burnout, and aid operators through data an…
- 99. Resident Exclusive- All About Windows 11
This episode of Raising Tech covers the essentials of upgrading to Windows 11, detailing new features, compatibility checks, and upgrade procedures. It highlights the importance of upgrading before Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 20…
- 98. Mary Furlong on the Future of Aging and Innovation in Senior Living
Mary Furlong, a pioneer in aging tech, shares her journey and insights on the future of senior living. The episode covers venture investment trends, demographic shifts, and advice for entrepreneurs in the longevity space, emphasizing the n…
- 97. Pacemakers Dance Team- Living Proof That Age Is Just a Number
Host Amber Bardon interviews the Pacemakers Dance Team, a senior troupe aged 60-86, who use dance to break aging stereotypes. They share their origin story, the benefits of dance for cognitive health, and their journey to viral fame, inclu…
- 96. Resident Exclusives- How To Use Uber
This tech tutorial episode explains how to use Uber, covering app installation, ride booking, payment setup, and safety tips. Michael Lynn provides a step-by-step guide and a video demonstration.
- 95. Doing the Most with the Least with Mike Hughes
Mike Hughes joins Raising Tech to discuss innovation in senior living, focusing on a human-centered approach and
- 94. The Truth About AI in Senior Living with George Netscher
George Netscher, CEO of SafelyYou, joins Raising Tech to discuss the application of AI in senior living. He shares insights on how SafelyYou utilizes AI for fall detection, staffing optimization, and improving care outcomes, emphasizing an…
- 93. Real Talk with Senior Living Female CEOs
Host Amber Bardon speaks with CEOs Nicole Gann, Sue Verdegem, and Sondra Norder about being women in leadership, covering their career paths, challenges, and resilience.
- 92. Resident Exclusive Miniseries- Financial Scams and Social Engineering
This episode discusses the increasing prevalence of financial scams, particularly those targeting older adults through social engineering tactics like spoofed numbers and AI-generated voices. It covers bank impersonation, family emergency…
- 91. Enhancing Family Communication in Senior Living with How's Mom & TLC Management
This episode features Nick Snyder of TLC Management and Justen Spirk of How’s Mom discussing their partnership to enhance care communication in senior living. Their collaboration uses digital tools to provide families with transparent, rea…
- 90. Driving Change and Innovation in Senior Living with Dillon Painter of Priority Life Care
Dillon Painter of Priority Life Care discusses change management and technology's role in senior living on Raising Tech. He shares insights on overcoming resistance, strategic communication, and using data/AI to improve care and efficiency.
- 89. Resident Exclusive Miniseries- Choosing the Right Phone
This episode features Michael Lynn discussing cell phones and VoIP landline phones. It covers the pros and cons of iPhones, Android, and Jitterbug phones, budget options, saving money on accessories, and compares VoIP phones to traditional…
- 88. Keeping Seniors at Home: How Bluestem PACE is Changing Care
This episode of Raising Tech features Emilie Rains of Bluestem PACE discussing the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. PACE enables seniors to live at home with integrated medical and supportive care, reducing hospital visits an…
- 87. The Importance of Leadership Driven Technology Culture in Senior Living [Bonus Episode]
In this bonus episode of Raising Tech, Amber Bardon and Matt Reiners explore the critical role of leadership in fostering a technology-driven culture within senior living organizations. They discuss how prioritizing tech adoption can impro…
- 86. MemoMate- AI-Powered Storytelling & Satisfaction in Senior Living
Host Amber Bardon talks with Raphael Rubens, CEO of MemoMate, about his AI platform that improves satisfaction in senior living communities. MemoMate captures life stories, uses AI phone surveys for engagement, and aims to reduce administr…
- 85. Resident Exclusive Miniseries- Battery Technology and Charging
Episode 85 of Raising Tech discusses battery degradation and charging habits with James Peck. It covers checking battery health, debunking charging myths, and extending battery life, offering tips on replacement and disposal.
- 84. The Power of Intergenerational Connections with Foster Grandparent
Episode 84 of Raising Tech discusses the Foster Grandparent Program, connecting volunteers aged 55+ with children for mentorship and support. Danielle Lyons explains how these intergenerational relationships benefit both seniors and childr…
- 83. Kristen Parsons Redefines Aging in Place
Kristen Parsons, Executive Director of Tiffany Village and Kenny’s Pond, shares how her communities are using technology to redefine senior living and enable residents to age in place with dignity. The episode covers innovative care models…
- 82. Three Easy Ways to Use AI for Senior Living [Bonus Episode Sponsored by HeartLegacy]
This bonus episode of Raising Tech, sponsored by HeartLegacy, features Christie Freeze, Amber Bardon, and Matt Reiners discussing AI in senior living. They cover the mindset for AI integration, practical applications, and three easy ways t…
- 81. Resident Exclusive Miniseries- Printer Basics
Michael Lynn explains printer basics, comparing inkjet and laser technologies. He recommends HP printers, details setup using the HP Smart app and Instant Ink, and provides troubleshooting tips for computers and mobile devices.
- 80. August Health & Koelsch Communities- Culture & Innovation at Work
Raising Tech episode 80 features Matt Reiners interviewing Benjamin Surmi of Koelsch Communities and Erez Cohen of August Health. They discuss using innovative technology and a people-first culture to enhance senior living, covering how Ko…
- 79. Bringing Senior Living into the Future with Joe Velderman
Matt Reiners speaks with Joe Velderman about the role of technology in modernizing senior living communities. They explore how innovations like AI and voice assistants can enhance operations and resident care while maintaining a personal t…
- 78. Exploring the Future of AgeTech with Sarah Thomas
In episode 78 of Raising Tech, Matt Reiners interviews Sarah Thomas, an AgeTech leader and occupational therapist. They discuss the impact of AI on senior living, the importance of aligning technology with user needs, and key trends in Age…
- 76. Resident Exclusive Miniseries- Email Organization in Outlook
Raising Tech episode 76 features technician Jason Prado demonstrating how to organize your Outlook inbox using features like sorting, filtering, pins, flags, archiving, groups, and folders. Prado offers practical techniques to enhance prod…