Could Your TV Help With Aging in Place? Senior Technology Explained | Answers for Elders

    August 22, 2026Suzanne Newman, Lindsay Friedman
    senior technology
    aging in place
    OdessaConnect
    family connection
    social isolation
    caregiver support
    Answers for Elders

    Most technology built for older adults asks them to learn something new. What if the most powerful tool for aging in place is already sitting in the living room?

    In this episode of the Answers for Elders Radio Show, host Suzanne Newman talks with Lindsay Friedman, Founder & CEO of CareBLOOM and LTCareNav, about senior technology that actually gets used — and why the television is one of the most underrated ways to keep families connected to an aging loved one.

    What you'll learn in this episode

    • Why so much "senior tech" goes unused, and what makes adoption stick
    • How a familiar screen like the TV can support video calls, reminders, and check-ins without new devices or logins
    • The connection between social isolation, loneliness, and health decline in older adults
    • How families can stay involved day to day when they live far away
    • Simple, low-friction ways to layer technology into an aging-in-place plan
    • What caregivers should look for when evaluating tools for a parent or spouse

    Whether you're supporting a loved one from across the country or trying to reduce the number of daily check-in calls, this conversation offers a practical look at technology that meets older adults where they already are.

    Connect with Lindsay Friedman — LTCareNav

    Lindsay Friedman is the founder of LTCareNav, helping families make informed, dignified decisions about senior care and long-term care planning.

    Connect with Answers for Elders

    Suzanne Newman hosts the Answers for Elders Radio Show, a trusted resource for families navigating senior care.

    To find out more, visit ltcarenav.com/odessaconnect.

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