Technology and Its Promise to Support Aging

with Jon Warner,

CEO and Board Advisory for Digital Health, Health, Healthcare and Wellness Startups

This week on the Art of Aging, host Michael Hughes chats with Jon Warner, a five-time company CEO and expert in entrepreneurship. During the episode, Jon talks about his work in the aging and age tech space and discusses the growth and challenges in the age tech industry and the role of data in senior living. Mike and Jon discuss the importance of addressing the challenges that come with longer lifespans, the potential of AI in health and well-being, the need for a shift from a ‘sick care system’ to a managed care model in healthcare, and more.

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Notes:

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

  • Jon’s background and journey into the age tech space (1:24)
  • The growth of innovation and technology in the aging space (2:56)
  • Data’s role in senior living (11:37)
  • Challenges and opportunities of AI and data in healthcare (12:39)
  • Innovation in the wellness and healthy aging space (18:10)
  • Progress in the healthcare system (21:35)
  • Challenges in the age tech industry (22:57)
  • Growing perspective and making connections (31:26)
  • Abundant Aging questions for Jon (33:07)
  • Final thoughts and connecting with Jon (35:14)

 

Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com