The journey of caring for a loved one who is living with Dementia can be quite challenging. Juliah Ratladi is an MSc student in the field of Dementia, and yet an Experienced Dementia Caregiver. Juliah is uniquely positioned to share observations, experiences, knowledge, understanding and insights on a variety of issues in the Dementia and Mental Health space. Together with other Caregivers and Dementia Experts, they create public awareness, and share the impromptu beautiful moments they encounter from day to day. The discussions will leave you refreshed, smiling and uplifted.
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The journey of caring for a loved one who is living with Dementia can be quite challenging. Juliah Ratladi is an MSc student in the field of Dementia, and yet an Experienced Dementia Caregiver. Juliah is uniquely positioned to share observations, experiences, knowledge, understanding and insights on a variety of issues in the Dementia and Mental Health space. Together with other Caregivers and Dementia Experts, they create public awareness, and share the impromptu beautiful moments they encounter from day to day. The discussions will leave you refreshed, smiling and uplifted.
Can Technology Close the Dementia Care Gap? A Conversation with Allyson Schrier, USA
Dementia Caregiver’s Corner
38 minutes 54 seconds
4 months ago
Can Technology Close the Dementia Care Gap? A Conversation with Allyson Schrier, USA
Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Dementia Caregivers’ Corner Podcast, we’re joined by Allyson Schrier, a passionate dementia care advocate, educator, and co-founder of Zinnia TV, a tech platform designed to support individuals living with dementia and reduce stress for caregivers.
Allyson shares her personal journey as a caregiver for her husband and how that experience inspired her to launch a dementia-friendly technology company at the age of 60.
We explore:
How Zinnia TV uses video content to enhance engagement and well-being
Strategies for making technology accessible and user-friendly for older adults
Insights into compassionate caregiving practices
The challenges and rewards of launching an AgeTech company
Inclusivity and cultural relevance in dementia care for immigrant families
The future of AgeTech and the role of innovation in dementia support
Whether you’re a caregiver, healthcare provider, or simply curious about how technology can support dementia care, this episode offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of compassionate, tech-enabled caregiving.
4 Key Topics Discussed
The origin and purpose of Zinnia TV
A platform created to engage individuals with dementia through tailored video content.
Integrating technology in elder care
How to make digital tools accessible for older adults and their caregivers.
Compassionate caregiving practices
Practical approaches to offering care with empathy and understanding.
The future of AgeTech and dementia care
Trends, innovations, and what lies ahead for tech solutions in dementia support.
4 Key Takeaways
Personal experience can drive impactful innovation
Allyson’s journey as a caregiver for her husband inspired the creation of Zinnia TV, showing how lived experience can lead to meaningful solutions in dementia care.
Technology can be both simple and supportive
Zinnia TV demonstrates that digital tools for people with dementia can be accessible, user-friendly, and effective in reducing stress and improving quality of life.
Compassion is at the heart of dementia care
Compassionate caregiving strategies not only support those living with dementia but also protect the emotional well-being of caregivers.
Cultural inclusivity is essential in AgeTech
For tech solutions like Zinnia TV to be effective across diverse communities, they must reflect the cultural, linguistic, and social realities of users—including immigrant and African families.
Resources Mentioned
A New Approach to Dementia: Examining Sensory and Perceptual Impairment
Professor Andrea`s Episode Link Below
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/designing-for-dementia-how-smart-technology-and/id1710778347?i=1000715402699
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Dementia Caregiver’s Corner
The journey of caring for a loved one who is living with Dementia can be quite challenging. Juliah Ratladi is an MSc student in the field of Dementia, and yet an Experienced Dementia Caregiver. Juliah is uniquely positioned to share observations, experiences, knowledge, understanding and insights on a variety of issues in the Dementia and Mental Health space. Together with other Caregivers and Dementia Experts, they create public awareness, and share the impromptu beautiful moments they encounter from day to day. The discussions will leave you refreshed, smiling and uplifted.
