Raising Tech, powered by Parasol Alliance
Amber Bardon, Matt Reiners
Outreach Signals
Publishing Details
Contact & Outreach
About This Podcast
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.
Podcasting 2.0 Features
Social Media
Explore Statistics
Recent Episodes
S4E120 120. Meela and RiverSpring: Beating Depression & Anxiety With Companion AI
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
S4E109 109. What You Need to Know About Cybersecurity in Senior Living
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…
S4E108 108. Resident Exclusive- Smart Devices: Amazon Alexa vs Google Nest
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…
S4E107 107. The AI Culture Shift with Steve Mika
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…
S6E106 106. Integrating Tech to Empower Residents and Staff with Heather Tussing
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…
S5E105 105. Resident Exclusives- Backups, Storage, and the Cloud
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…
S4E104 104. Inside the Mind of a Scammer: Kitboga Fights Back
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…
S4E103 103. Real-Time Analytics in Senior Living with SeniorLytics
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…
S4E102 102. Resident Exclusives- Google Maps
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…
S4E101 101. Wall-less Dementia Care with Sue Verdegem and Evon Bergey
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…
Frequently Asked Questions
Raising Tech, powered by Parasol Alliance has published 118 episodes since July 2021, covering topics in Business, Society & Culture.
Raising Tech, powered by Parasol Alliance is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 22m.
Sign up on Grep.FM to access contact details for Raising Tech, powered by Parasol Alliance, including email and social media links.
Similar Podcasts
Search Engine
PJ Vogt
136 episodes
The Knowledge Project
Shane Parrish
280 episodes
Big Technology Podcast
Alex Kantrowitz
534 episodes
19 Keys Presents High Level Conversations
EYL Network
484 episodes
SmarterMarkets™
Abaxx Technologies Inc.
287 episodes
Black Tech Green Money
The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts
335 episodes