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. You can find full demonstrations on our website of our Raising Tech Resident Exclusive Miniseries: www.parasolalliance.com/residents/ Powered by Parasol Alliance, The Strategic Planning & Full-Service IT Partner Exclusively serving Senior Living Communities.
Episodes
Matt sits down with David Lafferty, Chief Information Officer of the Riverwoods Group, the largest not-for-profit CCRC network in Northern New England. With a background spanning Fortune 100 companies, manufacturing, distribution, and healthcare, David brings a systems-first mindset to senior living innovation.
Together, they unpack what it really means to “do innovation right” in senior living. From eliminating shiny object syndrom...
Host Matt Reiners chats with Matthew Edgerton, founder of Cogensus, a cognitive health SaaS platform designed for older adults. Cogensus is reshaping how we support cognitive wellness, combining AI companionship, provider analytics, and family connectivity into one empathetic and powerful ecosystem.
What You'll Learn:
- Cogensus is a three-pronged platform for managing cognitive decline through AI conversations, clinical-grad...
In this episode, James walks you through the ins and outs of finding, using, and printing recipes online safely and efficiently. If recipe websites feel cluttered or confusing, or if printing turns into a mess of extra pages and ads, this session is for you.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to search for nearly any dish online using ingredients, dietary needs, or holiday themes
- Tips for identifying trustworthy and user-friendly recipe websi...
Amber and Matt are back with a big update for 2026. In this episode of Raising Tech, they unpack what’s really happening with AI in senior living and why so many communities are still struggling to apply it in a meaningful way.
The conversation covers the realities operators are facing today: fragmented systems, untrusted data, shadow AI usage, and pressure from boards and leadership to “do something with AI” without a clear plan. M...
In this episode of Raising Tech, host Matt Reiners sits down with longtime friend and tech-for-good visionary Stefano Selorio, founder and CEO of Carevocacy. They discuss Stefano's journey as a caregiver-turned-entrepreneur, the origins of Carevocacy, and how their latest innovation, Apo AI, is revolutionizing digital health literacy for older adults.
You’ll hear how Carevocacy has served over 23,000 older adults and why making...
In this month’s Resident Exclusive Tutorial, Tyler Jameson explores how technology is transforming the way we preserve and share personal histories through digital memory books. Whether you're creating a heartfelt gift or documenting a life story, these modern scrapbooks let you mix photos, videos, stories, and audio for a truly personalized keepsake. Tyler shares tips, top platforms, and ideas to help you get started with you...
In this episode of Raising Tech, Matt sits down with Inspiren’s Brian Geyser and Michael Wang, two clinician innovators aiming to transform senior living with a fully integrated, AI-driven care platform.
Brian shares his path from nurse practitioner to industry innovation leader, while Mike walks through his powerful journey from Green Beret to bedside clinician to founder. Together, they break down why senior living still struggles...
In this heartfelt and visionary episode of Raising Tech, Matt Reiners welcomes his longtime friend and VR trailblazer, Kyle Rand, CEO and Co-founder of Rendever. From ice cream-fueled volunteer days to industry-shaping innovations, Kyle shares his deeply personal journey into senior living and how Rendever is redefining aging with virtual reality.
They dive into:
In this episode, Alex Reckard, technician with the Parasol Alliance Tech@Home program, gives a practical, easy-to-follow walkthrough of the Apple Health app. Designed with senior users in mind, this episode explores how the app tracks vital wellness metrics like activity, sleep, heart rate, mindfulness, and more. Alex also breaks down the powerful integration between iPhone, Apple Watch, and third-party apps making health tracking ...
In this episode of Raising Tech, host Matt Reiners welcomes Tanner Zoromski, Chief Revenue Officer and SEO Director at Pantelope, for an insightful dive into the ever-evolving world of organic marketing, search, and SEO in the age of AI. From watershed SEO updates to how large language models (LLMs) are reshaping search behaviors, Tanner explains why speed, relevance, and structured content matter more than ever. If your community ...
In this critical episode of Raising Tech, host Amber Bardon is joined by two of Parasol Alliance’s finest: Sean Sheldrake and Jake Wigfield-Gorka. Together, they dive into what an MSSP (Managed Security Services Provider) is and why it really matters for senior living communities.
From phishing attacks to insurance compliance, this episode sheds light on how threats are evolving faster than ever and why relying solely on traditional...
Resident Technology Assistant Michael Lynn breaks down the pros, cons, and practical uses of today’s most popular smart home devices: Amazon Alexa and Google Nest.
Whether you’re considering a smart assistant for yourself or helping a loved one get started, this episode is a clear, jargon-free guide to what each platform offers and how to decide which is right for your needs.
Topics Covered:
- Amazon Alexa Devices
- Echo Dot: V...
Host Amber Bardon sits down with Steve Mika, the commercial lead for Data & AI at Fresche Solutions, a Microsoft-focused data and AI consulting firm. Together, they break down the current and future state of AI in senior living, focusing on realistic, strategic implementation that can drive outcomes.
Steve dives deep into how senior living operators can move beyond buzzwords to build sustainable AI initiatives backed by clean da...
Matt Reiners sits down with Heather Tussing, President of The Aspenwood Company, to explore how innovation, strategy, and a people-first approach are shaping the future of senior living. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Heather shares lessons learned, evolving technology trends, and how Aspenwood is thoughtfully embracing tech while staying true to its mission.
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In this practical and informative episode, Tech@Home technician James Peck walks listeners through everything they need to know about backing up and managing files on their smartphones and other devices. From cloud storage to flash drives, James outlines simple, user-friendly methods to keep your digital memories safe and your devices running smoothly.
Topics Covered:
- Why Storage Matters:
Learn how full storage can affect sy...
In this episode of Raising Tech, host Matt Reiners talks with the legendary Kitboga, a cybersecurity crusader and content creator known for baiting and exposing online scammers. With over 3.74 million YouTube subscribers and more than a billion views across platforms, Kitboga shares how he transforms tech knowledge into entertaining education.
From fake tech support calls to impersonated Venmo accounts, Kitboga reveals how scammers ...
In this episode, Amber Bardon welcomes Casey Allen from SeniorLytics to explore how real-time analytics is transforming decision-making in senior living. Casey shares the origin story of SeniorLytics, explains their “analytics as a service” model, dives into core integrations, reveals top use-cases and success stories, and offers a measured perspective on where AI fits into the analytics landscape.
Top Takeaways
- Industry Focus Ma...
James Peck walks you through the basics of using Google Maps. Whether you're new to smartphones or just haven’t explored the app before, James covers everything from how to download it on your device to searching for local businesses, getting driving or walking directions, and using Street View for a 3D look at your destination.
He also shares helpful tips on customizing your map view, checking alternate routes, and understandi...
Host Amber Bardon welcomes two incredible leaders in senior living innovation: Sue Verdegem, CEO of United Zion Retirement Community, and Evon Bergey, COO of Landis Communities. Together, they explore the groundbreaking concept of Wall-less Dementia Care: a care model that eliminates traditional locked dementia units in favor of inclusive, autonomy-driven dementia care.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- What Wall-less Dementia C...
Our 100th episode! In this forward-thinking episode of Raising Tech, host Matt Reiners sits down with a unique guest, AI itself to explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the senior living industry. Together, they cover how AI is enhancing daily life for residents, reducing staff burnout, and helping operators make smarter decisions with unified data and predictive tools.
Listeners will walk away with a deeper unders...
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