Raising Tech

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Transforming technology culture in senior living

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 for tech trends, hot topics and meet the people behind the tech landscape in senior living to gain practical technology knowledge you can apply in your community today.

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Season 3, Episode 71
November 08, 2024
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Amber Bardon, Suzanne Allen

In this episode of Raising Tech, host Amber Bardon sits down with Suzanne Allen, Managing Partner at Blue Fingerprint, to talk about how their platform is making life easier for senior living communities. Suzanne shares how Blue Fingerprint started as a simple tool to track resident choices, like countertops and flooring, and has grown into a cloud-based system that keeps everyone – from residents to staff and builders – on the same page. It’s a game-changer for simplifying the customization process and helps communities run smoother, while giving residents more confidence in their new home.

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Season 3, Episode 70
November 01, 2024
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Michael Lynn

In this episode, Michael teaches Assistive Access and other accessibility features on iPhones, focusing on users with iOS 17 or higher while noting options for earlier versions. He explains how Assistive Access allows for a simplified home screen with larger apps and customizable layouts. Michael discusses adjusting various settings, including volume controls and the dialer keypad for calls and messages, and highlights that apps maintain normal functionality within Assistive Access. He also covers how to start and exit Assistive Access securely with a passcode. Additionally, he introduces Assistive Touch for easier navigation for users with physical challenges and encourages listeners to explore these settings.

Watch and follow along to get the most out of your iPhone’s features!

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Season 3, Episode 69
October 18, 2024
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Matt Reiners, Akshita Iyer

In this episode of Raising Tech, Matt Reiners chats with Akshita Iyer, founder and CEO of Ome, about her inspiring journey to create a smart knob that can turn any stove into a safer, smart appliance. After a personal experience, Akshita developed a device that retrofits gas and electric stoves to automatically shut off or adjust burners. The knob looks just like a regular stove knob but adds smart features like cooking timers, safety locks, and data tracking to help prevent fires and support aging-in-place.

They dive into the challenges of getting people—especially older adults—comfortable with smart home tech. The best part? The knob lets users cook like they always have, with extra safety benefits built in, making it a great fit for senior living communities. They also touch on how integrating smart technology into daily life can boost home safety and provide helpful insights.

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Season 3, Episode 68
October 04, 2024
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Amber Bardon, Ernie Ianace

In this episode of Raising Tech, host Amber Bardon chats with Ernie Ianace, North America President of Amba, an AI-powered health platform for senior living. Ernie shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur and how personal experiences led him to the world of senior care. Amba’s platform is all about proactive, personalized care, helping communities tackle staffing issues and improve resident outcomes by using AI to reduce falls, catch health concerns early, and optimize care with smart, data-driven insights.

Ernie explains how Amba’s passive monitoring system tracks vital signs and safety indicators, alerting staff when needed and significantly reducing falls and rehospitalizations. The platform integrates smoothly with existing systems, helping communities become more efficient.

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Season 3, Episode 67
October 01, 2024
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Andrew Gravning

In this episode, we walk through a step-by-step demonstration of how to navigate and use the control panel on your iPhone. Whether you’re adjusting brightness, connecting to Wi-Fi, or turning on Do Not Disturb mode, our simple and clear instructions will help you take full control of your device. This tutorial is designed especially for senior living residents, offering helpful tips to make everyday tasks easier. Watch and follow along to get the most out of your iPhone’s features!

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Season 3, Episode 66
September 20, 2024
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Amber Bardon, Hoyle Koontz

We’re excited to welcome Hoyle Koontz, a senior living industry veteran with over 15 years of experience! Hoyle is the co-founder of The Vectre, and his innovative sales enablement platform, YourTour, is driving efficiency in over 60 senior living communities, helping teams make memorable first impressions. 🌟

Listen as Hoyle shares his journey from TV photojournalism to leading digital transformation in senior living sales. We’ll also dive into how virtual tours are revolutionizing the way communities showcase their lifestyle value proposition and attract new prospects.

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