Raising Tech, powered by Parasol Alliance

Amber Bardon, Matt Reiners

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Since Jul 2021

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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/

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Recent Episodes

S5E129 129. Technology's Growing Role in Resident Engagement with Kelly Stranburg

Jun 11, 2026 41m Transcript

In this episode of Raising Tech, Matt sits down with Kelly Stranburg, Vice President of Healthy Aging and Longevity at Westminster Communities of Florida, to talk about how resident engagement has…

S4E128 128. Empathy at the Center of AI-Powered Care with Nobi

May 28, 2026 30m Transcript

Amber Bardon talks with Andrew Gall from Nobi about how AI-powered technology is changing the way senior living communities approach falls prevention. Andrew shares his journey from senior living…

S5E127 127. Where Senior Living Tech Is Headed Next with Murry Mercier

May 21, 2026 34m Transcript

Amber sits down with Murry Mercier from PointClickCare to talk about the current state of senior living tech and why it still feels so complicated.They unpack the real challenges operators are facing…

S4E126 126. Rethinking Resident Safety Without Cameras with Helpany and United Zion

May 07, 2026 29m Transcript

In this episode of Raising Tech, Amber Bardon is joined by Sandro Cilurzo of Helpany and Miranda Troyer from United Zion to explore a new approach to fall prevention in senior living. They discuss…

S4E125 125. Resident Exclusive- Outlook Folders & Rules

May 01, 2026 8m Transcript

In this episode of Raising Tech Resident Exclusives, Nora from Mary’s Woods walks through the fundamentals of email and shares practical tips for staying organized using Microsoft Outlook. From…

S4E124 124. How Teton Turns Data Into Better Resident Care

Apr 16, 2026 20m Transcript

Matt sits down with Katie Grant, President of U.S. Operations at Teton, for a really thoughtful conversation about what it actually means to bring AI into senior living in a way that works.Katie…

S4E123 123. Bluestem Communities & Modified Logic: Streamlining Workflows Across Departments with Document Management

Apr 02, 2026 25m Transcript

This episode of Raising Tech dives into what it actually looks like to select and implement a document management system across an entire organization.Amber is joined by Madelyn Giroux from Bluestem…

S4E122 122. Resident Exclusive- Apple Intelligence

Apr 01, 2026 12m Transcript

In this episode, Michael Lynn explores Apple Intelligence and how it enhances your everyday experience across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Learn how built-in AI tools can help you write, organize, create,…

S4E121 121. Aligning Technology, Operations, and Resident Needs with Ray Benegas

Mar 19, 2026 34m Transcript

Amber Bardon sits down with Ray Benegas, VP of IT and CISO at Presbyterian Living, for a candid conversation about what it really takes to build a strong technology culture in senior living. Ray…

S4E120 120. Meela and RiverSpring: Beating Depression & Anxiety With Companion AI

Mar 05, 2026 36m Transcript

Host Matt Reiners is joined by Josh Sach, Founder and CEO of Meela, and David Finkelstein, CIO of RiverSpring Living, to discuss how AI companion technology is transforming senior living.Josh shares…

S4E119 119. Driving Meaningful Innovation in Senior Living with David Lafferty

Feb 18, 2026 30m Transcript

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…

S4E118 118. Cogensus: Building Human-Centered Cognitive Health Tools

Feb 05, 2026 24m Transcript

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…

S4E117 117. Resident Exclusive- Finding Recipes Online

Feb 01, 2026 15m

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…

S4E116 116. A Smarter Way to Approach AI with Amber & Matt

Jan 29, 2026 10m Transcript

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…

S4E115 115. Empowering Older Adults with AI-Powered Digital Literacy with Stefano Selorio

Dec 04, 2025 36m Transcript

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…

S4E114 114. Resident Exclusive- Creating Digital Memory Books

Dec 01, 2025 9m Transcript

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…

S4E113 113. Inside Inspiren: Practical AI for Better Care

Nov 20, 2025 41m Transcript

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…

S4E112 112. Why Kyle Rand Believes Love is Greater Than Dementia

Nov 06, 2025 40m Transcript

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…

S4E111 111. Resident Exclusive- A Guide to Apple Health App

Nov 01, 2025 13m

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…

S4E110 110. How Organic Marketing is Evolving with Tanner Zoromski

Oct 16, 2025 21m Transcript

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…

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