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Innovative Aging
Medbridge Podcasts
4 episodes
20 hours ago
Innovative Aging is a Medbridge podcast exploring bold solutions to common challenges in aging and rehabilitation. Each episode breaks down timely clinical questions and equips therapy practitioners with practical, real-world takeaways — from adaptive design to emerging technologies. To receive continuing education credit (CEUs) for each episode and access bonus resources, visit medbridge.com and complete the accompanying quiz.
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Innovative Aging is a Medbridge podcast exploring bold solutions to common challenges in aging and rehabilitation. Each episode breaks down timely clinical questions and equips therapy practitioners with practical, real-world takeaways — from adaptive design to emerging technologies. To receive continuing education credit (CEUs) for each episode and access bonus resources, visit medbridge.com and complete the accompanying quiz.
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Innovative Aging
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, dignified, and empowering for your patients. Drawing on her background in human-centered design and deep collaboration with rehab professionals, Nicole shares how innovative clothing solutions are transforming an often-overlooked ADL. She and Carol dig into clinical challenges, emotional impacts, and practical strategies you can use today. Join us as we rethink dressing as more than a task, it's a pathway to independence and identity.


Learning Objectives

  • Analyze the evidence supporting adaptive apparel as a clinical solution for supporting dressing-related independence and participation in people with physical or cognitive limitations
  • Determine situations in which adaptive apparel provides the most benefit to individuals experiencing dressing challenges due to pain, range-of-motion limitations, tremors, or caregiver reliance
  • Solve patient case scenarios that involve selecting and clinically applying adaptive apparel to address dressing-related performance barriers in ADLs


Timestamps

  • (00:00:00) Welcome
  • (00:00:05) The importance of independent dressing
  • (00:03:15) Innovative solutions in adaptive apparel
  • (00:11:50) Challenges in adaptive clothing
  • (00:17:40) Understanding user needs
  • (00:19:20) Designing for diverse needs
  • (00:24:45) The role of clinicians in adaptive apparel
  • (00:29:00) When adaptive apparel isn't the answer
  • (00:38:00) Navigating financial barriers
  • (00:41:00) Innovative approaches to adaptive clothing
  • (00:43:40) Empowering patients through choice


Innovative Aging is brought to you by Medbridge. If you’d like to earn continuing education credit for listening to this episode and access bonus takeaway handouts, log in to your Medbridge account and navigate to the course where you’ll find accreditation details. If applicable, complete the post-course assessment and survey to be eligible for credit. The takeaway handout on Medbridge gives you the key points mentioned in this episode, along with additional resources you can implement into your practice right away.

If you’d like to subscribe to Medbridge, visit ⁠⁠https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/

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3 weeks ago
50 minutes 48 seconds

Innovative Aging
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. Drawing from decades of experience and real-life client stories, Becky and Carol tackle the stigma around grab bars and explain why reframing the conversation matters. Together, they explore how therapists like you can proactively guide clients toward safer home environments—without compromising style or dignity. Tune in for actionable tips and persuasive language you can use in your very next home safety visit.


Learning Objectives

  • Analyze the evidence around grab bars in relation to accessibility, safety, and client-centered home modifications
  • Determine the situations in which grab bar solutions support safety, health, and participation in activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Solve patient case scenarios by integrating clinical reasoning and ethical decision-making to recommend appropriate grab bar solutions in diverse home settings


Timestamps

  • (00:00:00) Welcome
  • (00:01:30) Understanding the importance of bathroom safety
  • (00:05:00) Proactive vs. reactive safety measures
  • (00:08:50) Overcoming misconceptions about grab bars
  • (00:13:30) The role of terminology in acceptance
  • (00:20:20) Creating a visit-friendly home
  • (00:23:30) The importance of grab bars in home safety
  • (00:25:08) Design and aesthetics of grab bars
  • (00:36:00) Installation of grab bars
  • (00:41:00) Key takeaways for clinicians


This podcast is brought to you by Medbridge. If you’d like to earn continuing education credit for listening to this episode and access bonus takeaway handouts, log in to your Medbridge account and navigate to the course where you’ll find accreditation details. If applicable, complete the post-course assessment and survey to be eligible for credit. The takeaway handout on Medbridge gives you the key points mentioned in this episode, along with additional resources you can implement into your practice right away.

If you’d like to subscribe to Medbridge, visit https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/

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1 month ago
43 minutes 14 seconds

Innovative Aging
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 clinical necessity to a driver of independence and dignity. Together, they explore how innovations like raised toilet seats, color contrast design, and integrated bidet technology can prevent falls, ease caregiver burden, and improve quality of life. You’ll hear real-world stories of patients whose social engagement and happiness were restored by simple bathroom modifications and gain practical ideas you can start using with your own patients today.


Learning Objectives

  • Analyze the evidence around bathroom safety interventions in reducing falls and improving independence for individuals with mobility challenges or cognitive challenges
  • Determine the situations in which specific toileting and bathroom safety solutions provide the most benefit, considering patient needs, environmental factors, caregiver involvement, aesthetics, and cost
  • Solve patient case scenarios involving toileting challenges by selecting solutions that bridge the gap between clinical safety recommendations and real-life usability in home and facility settings


Timestamps

  • (00:00:00) Welcome
  • (00:00:05) Introduction to bathroom safety equipment
  • (00:03:15) The importance of bathroom safety
  • (00:06:30) Innovative solutions for bathroom safety
  • (00:11:25) The future of bathroom technology
  • (00:14:57) Addressing affordability in bathroom solutions
  • (00:20:30) Safety issues with traditional toilet seats
  • (00:26:20) The role of education in bathroom safety
  • (00:28:45) Innovative approaches to bathroom safety
  • (00:31:17) Funding and accessibility challenges
  • (00:32:39) Navigating insurance and Medicare issues
  • (00:39:00) Choosing the right equipment for patients
  • (00:43:32) Real-life success stories
  • (00:49:00) Key takeaways for clinicians


Innovative Aging is brought to you by Medbridge. If you’d like to earn continuing education credit for listening to this episode and access bonus takeaway handouts, log in to your Medbridge account and navigate to the course where you’ll find accreditation details. If applicable, complete the post-course assessment and survey to be eligible for credit. The takeaway handout on Medbridge gives you the key points mentioned in this episode, along with additional resources you can implement into your practice right away.

If you’d like to subscribe to Medbridge, visit ⁠https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/

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1 month ago
54 minutes 37 seconds

Innovative Aging
Innovative Aging Trailer

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

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2 months ago
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Innovative Aging
Innovative Aging is a Medbridge podcast exploring bold solutions to common challenges in aging and rehabilitation. Each episode breaks down timely clinical questions and equips therapy practitioners with practical, real-world takeaways — from adaptive design to emerging technologies. To receive continuing education credit (CEUs) for each episode and access bonus resources, visit medbridge.com and complete the accompanying quiz.