Raising Tech, powered by Parasol Alliance
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.
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- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 104
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
46. Cubigo- Transforming Quality of Life for Senior Living using an Integrated Management System
In this episode of Raising Tech, our host, Amber Bardon, has a captivating conversation with Geert Houben, Founder & CEO of Cubigo, where he illustrates how Cubigo's cloud-based platform is connectin…
45. HelloGard- Robotic Solutions for Reducing Staff Burnout & Boosting Operational Efficiency for Senior Living Communities
In this episode of Raising Tech, our host, Amber Bardon, has a fascinating conversation with Sanjeev Shetty, Co-Founder of HelloGard Robotics, about how HelloGard Robotics is addressing staffing chal…
44. Ageless Innovation- Enhancing the Quality of Life for Senior Living Residents with Robotic Companion Pets
Join our Founder & CEO, Amber Bardon, on an exciting episode of Raising Tech, where she has a thought-inspiring chat with Jim Murphy, Senior Vice President of Healthcare for Ageless Innovation. Agele…
43. LEDDynamics- Tunable Lighting Solutions to Enhance Residents' Well-being & Sleep in Senior Living Communities
In this episode of Raising Tech, our host, Amber Bardon, has a stimulating conversation with LEDdynamics CEO, Neil Cannon. LEDdynamics has a unique tunable white light technology, known as PERFEKTLig…
42. Johnson Kendall Johnson- Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks & Protecting Your Senior Living Community with Cyber Insurance
In this episode of Raising Tech, our host, Amber Bardon, has an intriguing conversation with Rafael Haciski, Vice President of Commercial Insurance at Johnson Kendall Johnson (JKJ), about how JKJ's p…
41. CMSS- How Chicago Methodist Senior Services' International Hiring Program is Solving Staffing Challenges
In this episode of Raising Tech, our host, Amber Bardon, has a stimulating conversation with Bill Lowe, President & CEO at Chicago Methodist Senior Services (CMSS), about how CMSS' international recr…
39. Icon- All-in-One Engagement Platform to Enhance Communication & Boost Resident Engagement for Senior Living Communities
In this episode of Raising Tech, our host, Amber Bardon, has a captivating conversation with Ryan Galea, CEO of Icon, where he illustrates how Icon's all-in-one engagement platform is enhancing commu…
38. Serenity- A HIPAA-Compliant Communications Platform & Network Connecting Senior Living Staff, Residents & Their Families
In this episode of Raising Tech, our host, Patrick Leonard, has a thought-provoking conversation with Serenity’s CEO, Katherine Wells, about how Serenity’s HIPAA-compliant communication platform and …
37. Accora- Customizable Bedding & Seating Technology for Fall Prevention in Senior Living Communities
In this episode of Raising Tech, our host, Patrick Leonard, has an engaging conversation with Steve Rakus & Laura Bell from Accora, about Accora's customizable bedding & seating technology, which hel…
36. Paymerang- How Juliette Fowler Communities Utilized Financial Automation to Streamline Their Processes & Maximize Efficiency
In this episode of Raising Tech, our host, Patrick Leonard, has a great conversation with Scott Martinez, Chief Financial Officer for Juliette Fowler Communities, and John Zaudtke, Vice President of …
35. Sentrics- Improving Entertainment, Resident Engagement & Life Safety in One Technology Platform for Senior Living Communities
In this episode of Raising Tech, our host, Amber Bardon, has a captivating conversation with Brian McWade, Chief Product Officer for Sentrics, about how Sentrics has combined entertainment, resident …
34. The Ridge- Engaging Robotics to Enhance Resident Experience in Senior Living
In this episode of Raising Tech, our host, Patrick Leonard, has a fascinating conversation with Marti Milligan, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for The Ridge Senior Living, about how The Ridge ar…
33. The Impact of ChatGPT in Senior Living
In this episode of Raising Tech, our host, Patrick Leonard, has a intriguing conversation with John Middlemore, our Director of Engineering, about the impact ChatGPT is having on Senior Living commun…
32. Gaitbetter- Cognitive and Mobility Training for Fall Prevention in Senior Living Communities
In this episode of Raising Tech, our host, Patrick Leonard, has a thought-provoking conversation with Craig Hillman, the Senior Vice President of US Operations for GaitBetter, about how GaitBetter's …
31. Virtual Apprentice- Utilizing Virtual Reality for Education and Social Engagement in Senior Living Communities
In this episode of Raising Tech, our host, Patrick Leonard, has an informative conversation with Dr. Ellie Giles, Founder and CEO of Virtual Apprentice, about how Virtual Apprentice's virtual reality…
30. How Immanuel Lutheran Communities Prioritized Technology to Future-Proof their Community
In this episode of Raising Tech, our host, Amber Bardon, has a noteworthy conversation with Teryn Waldenberg, Chief Financial Officer at Immanuel Lutheran Communities in Kalispell, Montana, about how…
29. TrueLoo- Tracking Wellness in Senior Living Communities Using a Unique Solution
In this episode of Raising Tech, our host, Patrick Leonard, has a thought-provoking conversation with TrueLoo’s Founder, Vik Kashyap, about how TrueLoo’s smart toilet solutions are changing the way S…
28. SiteStaff Chat- Engaging Your Website Visitors with Empathy Using Live Chat
In this episode of Raising Tech, our host, Patrick Leonard, has a great conversation with Rob Bills and Marc Cherabie from SiteStaff Chat, about how SiteStaff Chat offers a human-powered and empathet…
27. The Role of Technology in New Construction Design for Senior Living
In this episode of Raising Tech, our two hosts, Patrick Leonard and Amber Bardon, have a candid conversation about the important role technology plays in Senior Living new construction design.
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26. Age Tech Atlanta- Changing the Definition & Experience of Aging
In this episode of Raising Tech, our host, Amber Bardon, has a great conversation with Age Tech Atlanta's Founder, Jeff Gray, about how Age Tech Atlanta's community are changing the definition and ex…