Raising Tech
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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Episodes
69 episodes
71. Blue Fingerprint- Customization Without the Chaos- Simplifying Renovations and New Builds in senior living
In this episode of Raising Tech, host Amber Bardon sits down with Suzanne Allen, Managing Partner at
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70. Resident Exclusives- Assistive Access & Accessibility for iPhones
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 scr...
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Episode 70
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69. Ome- Turning Up the Heat on Smart Stove Safety
In this episode of Raising Tech, Matt Reiners chats with Akshita Iyer, founder and CEO of Ome, about her in...
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Episode 69
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68. Amba- Personalized, Proactive Care using AI in Senior Living
In this episode of Raising Tech, host Amber Bardon chats with Ernie Ianace, North America President of Amba, an AI-powered h...
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Episode 68
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67. Resident Exclusives- Mastering the iPhone Control Panel
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 instruc...
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66. The Vectre- Transforming Senior Living Sales with Virtual Tours
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 Vectr...
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Episode 66
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65. Procare HR- Exploring HR Managed Services in Senior Living
In this episode of Raising Tech Podcast, host Amber Bardon sits down with Kasey Devine from Procare HR, a nationwide HR managed services firm specializing in senior living operators.
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Episode 65
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64. Resident Exclusive Miniseries- Sophisticated Scams
Charles, a Tech@Home technician, discusses the rise and sophistication of tech scams. He covers various types, including phishing and spam emails, IRS letter scams, and the prevalent Microsoft/Windows hoax scam. Charles shares real-life experie...
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Episode 64
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63. Balancing Act- How UprightVR is Enhancing Senior Mobility Through VR Technology
In this episode of the Raising Tech Podcast, Amber Bardon welcomes Ramiro Maldonado, Director of Business Development, and
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Episode 63
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62. Resident Exclusive Miniseries- Malicious Emails
Once a month, we bring you a special episode dedicated entirely to resident technology, covering education, common issues, tips, tricks, and more.📚 These episodes are designed to educate, inform, and keep you updated on the ever-evolvin...
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Episode 62
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61. CaringOnDemand- Requesting Caregivers with Ease & Convenience
Join Amber Bardon as she interviews Ken Reinstein, Vice President of Business Development at
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Episode 61
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60. Senior Sign- Streamlining Senior Living Admissions
Our latest episode introduces Neil Krauss, founder and chief product officer of Senior Sign. Senior Sign is an e-signature software de...
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Episode 60
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59. Resident Exclusive Miniseries- Introduction
We're thrilled to launch a new mini-series, Raising Tech Resident Exclusives. Once a month, we’ll feature episodes dedicated to resident technology, covering education, common issues, tips, and more. Our goal is to educate and inform residents ...
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Episode 59
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58. HeartLegacy- Revolutionizing Senior Living Sales & Communication Using Video
On our latest episode, we have HeartLegacy joining us for the second time! We are excited to welcome Christie Freeze, the Partnership Growth...
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Episode 58
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57. Bear Robotics- Overcoming Resistance and Busting Myths about Robotics in Senior Living
In this episode, we talk with Aaron Mayer, Director of Sales at Bear Robotics, about the integration of robotics in senior living di...
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Episode 57
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56. Raising Tech Podcast Live- Unlocking the World of AI for your Community
We have a very special episode for you. Amber Bardon hosted a live episode of Raising Tech Podcast in which we had multiple panelists that spoke on AI. The full video is available on our YouTube c...
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Episode 56
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55. Lutheran Life Villages/Medline- Transforming Senior Living with FitRight Connect
In this episode, Amber Bardon interviews Michelle Christensen, Senior Director of Clinical Solutions at Medline, and
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Episode 55
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54. Prophix & Wesley Life- Revolutionizing Financial Planning and Reporting in Senior Living Communities
In this episode, Amber Bardon welcomes John Sabec, Partner Account Manager at Prophix, and
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Episode 54
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53. WelcomeHome- The Power of Data in Senior Living Sales and Marketing
Tune in as Amber hosts a conversation with Maggie Seybold, Vice President of Customer Insights at
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Episode 53
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52. Solving Staffing Challenges in Senior Living Communities with Technology
In this special episode of Raising Tech, Amanda Knapp, Marketing Coordinator at Parasol Alliance, sits down with
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Episode 52
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51. Engrain- Interactive Mapping & Virtual Community Exploration to Enhance Sales at Your Senior Living Community
In this episode, Mary Greer, Director of Sales at Engrain, sits down with Parasol Alliance's Founder & CEO,
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Episode 51
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50. Composure-Personalized Soundscapes to Improve Sleep Quality for Senior Living Residents
In this episode of Raising Tech, our host, Amber Bardon, has a fascinating conversation with Jeff McSpadden, Co-Founder & CEO o...
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Episode 50
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49. Skypoint- Integrating AI to Boost Efficiency & Chat with Your Senior Living Community’s Data
Join our Founder & CEO, Amber Bardon, on an exciting episode of Raising Tech, where she has a thought-inspiring conversation with G...
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Episode 49
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