Innovative Aging

Innovative Aging Episode 14: Cognitive Impairment and Phones: Can Simplified Devices Prolong Connection?

Join host Carol Chiang, OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM, CHAMP, as she sits down with Robert Felgar, CEO of RAZ Mobility and former telecommunications attorney, to discuss bridging com

Innovative Aging Episode 13: Aging in Place: How Do We Navigate the Reimbursement Gap?

Join host Carol Chiang, OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM, CHAMP, as she sits down with expert occupational therapists Dawn Heiderscheidt, OTR/L, CAPS, and Sydney Marshman, OTD, OTR/L, B

Innovative Aging Episode 12: Aging in Place: Is the PEO Model the Key to Success? (Live Podcast Recording)

Pamela E. Toto, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA, FGSA, an internationally recognized expert in gerontology and director of the University of Pittsburgh Healthy Home Laboratory, jo

Innovative Aging Episode 11: Tremor Management: Can Social Isolation Be Reduced With Earthquake Tech?

Join host Carol Chiang and Emile Maamary, cofounder of Steadiwear, as they discuss how structural engineering and earthquake-design technology are revolutionizing tremor

Innovative Aging Episode 10: Science Friction: Can Bed Mobility Be Easier for Patients and Caregivers?

Nancy McGovern, retired physiotherapist and healthcare innovator, joins host Carol Chiang to explore a deceptively simple question: Can sheets and sleepwear be designed t

Innovative Aging Episode 9: Live Virtual Travel: Can It Drive Motivation, Interest, and Engagement?

Tricia Norton, cofounder of Discover Live, joins host Carol Chiang for a dynamic conversation on the power of live virtual travel experiences. Together, they explore how

Innovative Aging Episode 8: Simple Fall Prevention: What Interventions Work Without Wi-Fi or Apps?

Dhaval Patel, former Apple engineer and founder of Lotus, joins host Carol Chiang to explore fall prevention strategies that don’t rely on apps, Wi-Fi, or complex install

Innovative Aging Episode 7: Assisted Bathing: How Can We Promote Modesty, Comfort, and Cooperation?

Jodi Bellam, founder of The Blue Hug and a seasoned homecare agency owner with over 16 years of experience, joins host Carol Chiang, to unpack one of caregiving’s most se

Innovative Aging Episode 6: Future of Fall Prevention: Can Objective Data Empower Clients?

Dr. Katharine Forth, PhD in Human Motor Control and former NASA researcher, joins host Carol Chiang for a deep dive into one of rehab’s most pressing challenges: fall pre

Innovative Aging Episode 5: Kitchen Safety Strategies: How Can Technology Support Aging Adults?

Akshita Iyer, CEO of Ome, joins host ⁠Carol Chiang⁠ to discuss how smart kitchen technology can help older adults maintain safety and independence at home. Together, they

Innovative Aging Episode 4: Dementia Care Reimagined: Can Difficult Behaviors Be Controlled Without Medication?

Bill Uniowski, Co-Founder and CEO of Zinnia, brings a fresh, tech-forward lens to dementia care, drawing from personal caregiving experience and clinical partnerships. In

Innovative Aging Episode 3: Dressing With Dignity: Can Adaptive Apparel Promote ADL Success?

Nicole Cuervo, founder and CEO of Springrose, joins host Carol Chiang, OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM, CHAMP, to explore how adaptive apparel can make dressing more accessible, dignif

Innovative Aging Episode 1: How Do We Have a Proactive Conversation About Grab Bars?

Becky Wright, CAPS, division manager at Ponte Giulio USA, joins host Carol Chiang, for a lively and practical conversation about bathroom safety and aging in place. Drawi

Innovative Aging Episode 2: Toilet Safety: The Missing Link for Social Engagement and Happiness?

Dan Walkowiak, product and market development manager at Bemis Manufacturing, joins host Carol Chiang for a candid conversation about transforming toilet safety from a cl

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Innovative Aging Podcast with Carol Chiang coming soon in mid September!