Could Your TV Help With Aging in Place? Senior Technology Explained

In this episode of Answers for Elders Radio, host Suzanne Newman welcomes Lindsay Friedman, Founder and CEO of CareBLOOM and LT Care NAV, and Traci Lamb of OdessaConnect to explore how senior-friendly technology can help older adults age in place, stay connected and maintain greater independence at home. OdessaConnect takes a familiar device—the television—and transforms it into a simple communication portal designed for seniors who may struggle with smartphones, tablets, apps and passwords. The conversation looks at how technology can make staying connected with family and friends easier for older adults and their caregivers.

The discussion goes beyond video calls. Suzanne, Lindsay and Traci explore how this technology can support telehealth, caregiver communication, medication reminders and social connection. Family members can use the system to communicate with a senior loved one via the TV, send photos and videos, and help loved ones participate in important family moments even when they cannot travel. Traci also explains how a healthcare dashboard can support virtual visits, while an additional concierge-style service can connect seniors with a real person for help with needs such as medication pickup, reminders and other requests.

For adult children caring for aging parents, the biggest benefit may be peace of mind. Suzanne shares her personal experience using OdessaConnect with her own mother, explaining how being able to see her mother in her recliner and help with medication reminders gave her reassurance while she was away. As more older adults choose to age in place, accessible technology can become an important part of a broader senior care plan—helping families stay connected while supporting independence at home. Watch this episode of Answers for Elders to learn how AgeTech and senior-friendly technology are changing the way families approach aging in place.

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