AI-Powered Caregiving

Zemplee

Artificial intelligence promises to change the way we care about and for older adults. AI-Powered Caregiving is the podcast that explores what's happening now. How is AI being used in caregiving, what are the benefits, and what can improve? Our guests include professionals, family caregivers, and care receivers. All of us will need care at some point: It's time to build community and an open space to talk about caregiving and technology.

  1. 5d ago

    AI won't fix health care. People will.

    Nobody's saying the quiet part loud: AI won't fix healthcare if we just use it to do the same things faster. The real opportunity — and the real risk — is whether mission-driven organizations get ahead of it or get left behind.  In this episode, Ishanya is joined by Ramon Llamas, strategist, operator, and author of the Flip a Switch blog, alongside Zemplee CEO Aparna Pujar, for a wide-ranging conversation about AI, health equity, and what's actually at stake for nonprofits, caregivers, and the aging population.  Follow Ramon Llamas at his blog, Flip a Switch.

    35 min

  2. May 27

    Fidgets that fight dementia boredom

    Boredom in dementia care isn't just uncomfortable — it shows up as agitation, withdrawal, and behaviors that too often lead to medication. Angela Fairhurst, founder of Geri-Gadgets, found a better way. After a winding caregiving journey with her own mother, she designed a line of sensory tools built specifically for aging hands, aging eyes, and aging dignity. In this episode, she and host Ishanya Anthapur explore how 15 minutes of meaningful engagement can change the entire chemistry of a day.   Link: www.geri-gadgets.com Listeners can get a 10% discount on Geri-Gadgets: use the code CARE10.

    33 min

  3. May 19

    The case for AI in Senior Housing

    What does it take to lead change in an industry squeezed on every side — fewer caregivers, tighter budgets, and more complex residents? Jenna Kilawee knows firsthand. As a licensed assisted living director at Episcopal Homes in Minnesota and a PhD candidate, she's spent her career working from the ground up — from dietary aide to CNA to executive leadership. In this episode, she shares how Episcopal Homes is partnering with the University of St. Thomas to study AI-powered monitoring as a tool for fall prevention, and why caring for staff is the secret to caring for residents.

    24 min

  4. May 5

    Finding home care shouldn't be hard. Here’s how AI is fixing the search.

    Finding home care for a loved one can feel overwhelming — and for too many families, it starts the same way: you make the calls, and nobody calls you back. In this episode, we sit down with Jon Levinson, co-founder of Sage, an AI-powered platform built specifically for home care agencies. Jon shares how his own family's struggle to find care for his father led him from building billion-dollar logistics products at Uber to reimagining how home care agencies communicate, respond, and operate. We explore how AI is quietly transforming the home care search — and why that's very good news for families.  Learn more: * sagecare.ai

    32 min

  5. Apr 28

    Tech Without Losing Touch: Balancing High-Tech and High-Touch in Senior Care

    What does it actually take to use technology thoughtfully in elder care — without losing the human connection that makes it work? Justine Medina Tamillo, VP of Business Development & Community Engagement at the Center for Elders' Independence (CEI), brings nearly 40 years of healthcare experience to that question. In this episode, she and host Majd Alwan explore how CEI is using augmented intelligence, remote monitoring, and digital tools to keep frail seniors safely at home, reduce hospitalizations, and free up clinicians to do what technology never can: truly show up for the people in their care.  Learn more about the Center for Elders' Independence at elders.org.

    59 min

  6. Apr 21

    Video as a lifeline for dementia care

    When someone has dementia, even a familiar TV show can become a source of confusion, fear, and agitation. But what if video could do the opposite — calm, comfort, and even connect? In this episode, we sit down with Bill Uniowski, co-founder of Zinnia TV, a research-backed streaming platform designed specifically for people living with dementia. Bill shares how Zinnia's slow, intentional video content is helping caregivers reduce agitation and spark conversation. If you care for someone with dementia — or love someone who does — this episode is for you.

    30 min

  7. Apr 15

    Create a nursing home without walls

    The traditional nursing home is fading—not because older adults don’t need care, but because the cost is skyrocketing. With the average semi-private room now over $100,000 a year, families and states face a budget crisis. Monte Coffman, Executive Director of Windsor Place, shares how his “Nursing Home Without Walls” model delivers high-quality care at home for a fraction of the cost. Learn why aging at home is becoming a necessity, how technology and advocacy can make it possible, and what families can do to support their loved ones’ independence and dignity.

    26 min

  8. Apr 7

    The innovation gap in AgeTech

    Most technology is designed with a specific user in mind. But when it comes to older adults, innovators often forget to ask the most important question: what do they actually want? Today's guest has spent her career finding out. Dr. Julie Brown is a gerontologist, professor, and age tech researcher at Ohio University who studies how older adults really experience digital technology — from gaming to ambient monitoring to AI in the home. This is a conversation about dignity, design, and what it means to age well.

    32 min
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Artificial intelligence promises to change the way we care about and for older adults. AI-Powered Caregiving is the podcast that explores what's happening now. How is AI being used in caregiving, what are the benefits, and what can improve? Our guests include professionals, family caregivers, and care receivers. All of us will need care at some point: It's time to build community and an open space to talk about caregiving and technology.

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