Dele Discoveries: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to Dele Discoveries - a podcast dedicated to discovering the people, passion, and technologies for our aging community. Our guests share their unique perspectives and solutions working toward a common goal of making a difference in the lives of seniors.
If you’d like to contribute to our podcast, we’d love to hear from you. Send an email to hello@delehealth.com. #SeniorLiving #SeniorHousing #FallManagement #SeniorLeaders #OlderAdultPerspectives
Delaine Blazek, the Chief Commercial Officer at Dele Health Tech is joined by Summer Blizzard, the Vice President of Business Optimization and Asset Management for Phoenix Senior Living to discuss how technology influences sales and occupancy in senior living. Learn how to leverage technology to build occupancy rates and create a differentiator marketing brand for your community.
In this episode of Dele Discoveries, Lydia Manning, PhD and VP of Gerontology at Dele Health Tech talks with Dr. Margaret Danilovich - a leading expert in Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Northwestern University.
Dr. Manning and Dr. Danilovich discuss the culture of rehabilitation therapy around fall management and prevention; what works (and what doesn't) in rehab therapy for older adults, the special role that technology plays in rehab tech and fall prevention; and the biggest challenges and opportunities around managing and preventing falls later in life.
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In this episode, Delaine Blazek, the Chief Commercial Officer at Dele Health speaks with Colin Milner. Colin is the Founder & CEO of the International Council on Active Aging. Colin is an award-winning author who has been published in journals such as the “Annual Review of Gerontology & Geriatrics” and has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as one of the “most innovative and influential minds” in the world of aging-related topics. Delaine and Colin discuss active aging, the dimensions of wellness, the importance of active aging in fall prevention, and the role technology plays in active aging.
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Join us on the podcast with special guest, Dr. Jennifer Tripken, Associate Director, Center for Healthy Aging at the National Council On Aging (NCOA). Jennifer joins our very own staff Gerontologist, Dr. Lydia Manning.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of fall prevention programs and strategies for managing falls. Dr. Tripken also shares her thoughts on fall predictors and patterns, and what society can do to help prevent falls with older adults.
Dele Health Tech's staff Gerontologist, Lydia Manning PhD welcomes Dr. Raj Shah to the podcast. Dr. Shah, associate professor of family medicine with Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center in Chicago, shares stories of his experiences as a young physician and what compelled him to dedicate his career to helping older adults.
Dr. Manning and Dr. Shah also discuss the additional challenges of fall management during a pandemic among people with dementia, and the best uses of technology when it comes to this vulnerable population.
Host: Delaine Blazek, CCO of Dele Health Tech Guest: Lydia Manning, PhD, VP of Gerontology - Dele Health Tech Gerontology and Gerontech are emerging trends in the marketplace.
In this podcast, Dr. Manning discusses the importance of having a Gerontologist as part of a leadership team, and how applying gerontology principles is critical in order for technology companies to develop effective and impactful solutions for older adults.
Delaine and Dr. Manning also talk about ongoing crises including COVID and staffing shortages, and some of the unexpected surprises we expect to see in the coming year.