Dementia and Brain Health with JuneBrain, Crdl and U The Mind

Dementia and Brain Health with JuneBrain, Crdl and U The Mind

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain (Health) Awareness Month. New diagnostics, therapies, AI-powered tools and caregiver support solutions are transforming what's possible for people living with dementia and for the families who care for them. Our guests today are part of that exciting movement. Sam Scott introduced a portable retinal imaging OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) device called Neuro-i SS-OCT for early detection and monitoring of neurodegenerative and optical diseases, including Alzheimer’s Disease. It is pre-FDA approval. Supported by AI and automation, it is easy to use and collect data. Sam mentioned the potential for OCT in retail optical chains and big box pharmacies. Ger Schuivens presented Crdl, a beautiful wood device for enhancing human connection, expression and wellbeing through music and touch for dementia patients who have lost the majority of their communication capabilities. It can be used with two people, a circle or a chain of 200 people holding hands. Created in the Netherlands, Eugeria is the distributor in the USA and Canada. Priced at $9,500 for memory care communities and individuals.  Mo Abouelsoud explained in delightfully plain language his company's non-invasive electrical stimulation headband, which showed significant improvements in Alzheimer's patients in a clinical study published in 2024. U: The Mind also has clinically studied versions for Parkinson's and coming soon calming for dogs. Their NeuroEdge is a consumer-grade wellness device built on their neurostimulation platform. Designed for everyday focus, clarity, and cognitive performance at home priced at $350. Recorded on June 25, 2026, this episode is part of our Dementia and Brain Health Series [https://boomertechtalk.com/category/dementia-and-brain-health/]. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance. Samantha Scott [https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-scott-junebrain/], Founder & CEO, JuneBrain [https://www.junebrain.com/] - Neuro-i SS-OCT JuneBrain is an AgeTech Collaborative from AARP portfolio company   Ger Schuivens [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ger-schuivens-524453/], Managing Director, Crdl [https://www.crdl.com/] USA distributor Eugeria’s Crdl page [https://eugeria.care/pages/crdl] Mohammed Abouelsoud [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammed-abouelsoud-6876a6126/], Founder and CEO, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammed-abouelsoud-6876a6126/] U: The Mind Company [https://uthemind.company/] - NeuroEdge, Tensor and Axis Resources The Guardian 6-9-26 People living with dementia are fighting against damaging stereotypes and demanding proper medical support [https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/09/dementia-rebels-diagnosed-determined-change-peoples-minds] Debbie Howard’s LinkedIn Dementia and Brain Health digest article [https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/brain-health-dementia-future-aging-well-what-were-learning-howard-s3f8c] of select Rethinking Aging Club podcasts  Ger referenced Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam [https://rietveldacademie.nl/en/] in explaining where the architects / designers for Crdl came from. Press, Podcasts, Demo Videos and Studies: JUNEBRAIN New Orleans BioFund & Gulf South Angels Announce Joint Investment in JuneBrain [https://neworleansbio.com/new-orleans-biofund-gulf-south-angels-announce-joint-investment-in-ai-driven-medical-technology-company-junebrain/] (March 2026) ETC Invests in Baltimore MedTech Startup JuneBrain [https://www.citybiz.co/article/812036/etc-invests-in-baltimore-medtech-startup-junebrain/] (February 2026) CRDL Brian Tong YouTube This Speaker Blew My Mind! Play Music By Touching Someone! CRDL at Eureka Park CES 2023 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq-SfQz5t18&t=515s] video (timestamp: 8:36) Toronto Symphony Orchestra News 6-2-26 The Power of Music: Connection, Expression and Well-Being at Amica [https://www.tso.ca/noteworthy/the-power-of-music-connection-expression-and-well-being-at-amica] Community First Solutions [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/community-first-solutions_touchpoint-sensory-memory-care-experiencing-activity-7468021078125154304-Ll7f] early June 2026 testimonial/ demo - LinkedIn video early June 2026     Adria Thompson of Be Light Care Consulting [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/crdlt_we-are-thrilled-to-partner-with-adria-thompson-activity-7404434493492580352-YeGj] Testimonial/ Demo LinkedIn video Jan 2026 When Words Don't Work Anymore. Goodwin Living Invests in Crdl [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmOGRtECEdw]video Meet Crdl [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gg28M2TKbM ] demonstration video   Crdl's New Motion Control menu [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKPY8WaOl0Q] video Crdl received a CES Innovation Award in the Digital Health category in Las Vegas [https://www.crdl.com/news/crdl-granted-ces-innovation-award-2023-honors/ ] Crdl was selected  in TIME's Best Inventions of 2023 [https://www.einnews.com/amp/pr_news/663849246/crdl-awarded-special-mention-in-time-s-best-inventions-of-2023 ] U: THE MIND Podcast: Progress, Potential and Possibilities Hosted by Ira S. Pastor [https://youtu.be/wtdfVmUot00] Episode title: Mohammed Abouelsoud - CEO, U: The Mind Company - Rebooting The Brain: Precision Neuromodulation (focus here is on Parkinson’s)  2-3-26 CB Herald 1-28-26 Non-Invasive Neurotechnology Expands Beyond Labs and Into Living Rooms [https://cbherald.com/non-invasive-neurotechnology-expands-beyond-labs-and-into-living-rooms/] (promotes the following trial) NIH Clinical Trial Invitations Study title: Virtual tES Device Treatment for Parkinson's Disease Motor Symptoms [https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07182058] 1-27-26 Sponsored by U: The Mind  U: The Mind Studies page on their website [https://uthemind.company/evidence] Published November 2024 in IntechOpen Frontal Lobe Electrical Stimulation Enhances Connectivity in Alzheimer's Disease Networks [https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/89737] Evidence from rs-fMRI N=5  Movies Reviews and More Podcast 2026 [https://www.youtube.com/live/GaSqhaPW588] Group discussion. Mo mostly explains their Parkinson’s trial. Also talks about using his device to calm dogs.  BoomerTechTalk.com episode page  [https://boomertechtalk.com/podcast/dementia-june-2026] LinkedIn Show Post [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lindasherman_brainhealth-dementiacare-rethinkingaging-share-7474295800555139072-09Hj/ ]  Hosted by Founder and executive producer Linda Sherman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindasherman/] with co-hosts Ray Gordon [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayjgordon/] and Debbie Howard  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiehoward/] We record Rethinking Aging Club podcasts live on Thursdays. How to join live [https://boomertechtalk.com/join-live-recordings/]. Please follow our two podcasts. This Rethinking Aging Club Podcast show you are on now and our weekly News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club [https://boomertechtalk.com/category/news-for-the-ages-podcast/]. Music: Solemnity written and performed by Richard Sherman

Marketing Tips for Founders

I wanted to share the Hawke Media marketing agency with our community because I believe what they are doing is unique and very useful for startups and SMB’s. During this episode, we got insight into Erik Huberman’s perspective on marketing strategy and learned about Hawke Ventures as well. Dr. Mary Beth McCabe is doing what she can to foster world peace through cultural exchange and solo travel. She shared how she is able to reach women of a certain age including six minute weekly podcasts focusing on different countries and cities.  Andrew Dworschak from Yakoa highlighted the challenges of intellectual property protection in the digital age, using AI to monitor and manage brand infringements, while also pointing out opportunities to be had from licensing. Rethinking Aging Club Podcast founder Linda Sherman and co-host Debbie Howard who both have extensive backgrounds in marketing contributed their perspectives. Recorded on June 11, 2026, this episode is part of our Marketing [https://boomertechtalk.com/category/marketing-and-market-research/] Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance. Erik Huberman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikhuberman/], Founder and CEO, Hawke Media [https://hawkemedia.com/]; Founding Partner, Hawke Ventures [https://hawkeventures.com/ ] Mary Beth McCabe DBA [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marybethmccabe/], Professor of Marketing, Point Loma Nazarene University, and National University; Owner, Sun Marketing [https://www.sunmarketing.net/] Agency; TravelBest Podcast on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-mary-travelbest-guide/id1477949855]; 5 Steps to Solo Travel Mary’s Website [https://www.5stepstosolotravel.com] Andrew Dworschak [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-dworschak/], Co-Founder, Yakoa [https://www.yakoa.io/] "Your Digital Rights Protection Layer" Resources: On the topic of Market Research, we had on our Rethinking Aging Club Podcast February 5, 2026 Nikolaos Dimitriadis, PhD [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolaosdimitriadis/], who spoke about Neurometrics outperforming traditional market research [https://boomertechtalk.com/podcast/longevity-brain-health/].  Dr. Mary replaces "Women of a certain age" with "Women in their prime". Our BoomerTechTalk.com episode page [https://boomertechtalk.com/podcast/marketing-tips-2026] has additional resources. LinkedIn Show Post [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lindasherman_marketingstrategy-marketingto50plus-marketingtips-share-7469143971664052224-W76y/ ]   Co-Hosts: Linda Sherman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindasherman/] and Debbie Howard [https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiehoward/]   We record Rethinking Aging Club podcasts live on Thursdays. How to join live [https://boomertechtalk.com/join-live-recordings/]. Please follow our two podcasts. This and our weekly News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club [https://boomertechtalk.com/category/news-for-the-ages-podcast/]. Music: Solemnity written and performed by Richard Sherman

Social Connection and Mental Health

Our May 28th, 2026, our episode focused on social isolation and its impact on mental health, particularly among older adults. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Providing an overview, Maureen Feldman noted that one in three older adults reports feeling lonely, with loneliness linked to higher rates of depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline. Social disconnection does not just affect older adults; younger generations are struggling with this as well. Maureen also pointed out the social isolation suffered by family caregivers. “Humans are wired for connection." Kyle Rand explained Rendever's use of virtual reality to combat social isolation, noting a 62% reduction in depression in dementia patients and a 67% reduction in caregiver burden. Kyle noted that the one stat that really sticks with people is that social isolation is as detrimental to one's health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day. Rendever emphasizes the benefits of positive shared experiences to be the foundation of human connection.  Dana Griffin introduced Eldera.ai, which pairs adults over the age of 60 with young people, providing benefits to both sides of the pair, mental and physical health and fostering intergenerational relationships. “We believe (people over 60) are the holders of our humanity, they are the last generation who grew up without technology and can truly understand human values and can share human values.” “We have a community of these people all over the country who support each other in being better mentors, and because they are so values aligned, being part of Eldera and giving their time and wisdom to the next generation -  They started forming friendships and going on walks and creating micro support circles so they can all age in place successfully. But we don't do this through care, we do this through purpose and through meaning." Recorded on May 28, 2026, this episode is part of our Social Isolation and Mental Health [https://boomertechtalk.com/category/Social-Isolation-and-Mental-Health/] Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance. Maureen Feldman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-feldman-aa4a8013/], Social Isolation/Social Connection Expert; Founder and Chair, Los Angeles Social Isolation and Loneliness Impact Coalition [https://www.lasiic.org/]; Producer and Host, USC Center for Advancing Family Caregiver Financial and Workplace Security [https://gero.usc.edu/centers/cg-security/]; Adjunct Assistant Professor, LA Pierce College Encore Program; Contractor, American Parkinson’s Disease Assoc. Kyle Rand [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hi-kyle-rand/], Co-Founder and CEO, Rendever [https://www.rendever.com/] Rendever is an AgeTech Collaborative from AARP portfolio company Dana A. Griffin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaagriffin/], Co-Founder and CEO, Eldera [https://www.eldera.ai/]; Board Member, Bright Focus Foundation  [https://www.brightfocus.org/] Resources: Maureen Feldman has over 15 years of experience leading the field of social isolation and social connection, long before this was a topic in the aging community. Kyle Rand has served as a principal investigator on multiple NIH-funded studies, including the Thrive Study, the world’s largest clinical trial using VR to engage families across cognitive decline. Kyle was named to Forbes 30 under 30 and led Rendever to become a TIME 100 Most Influential Company. Press for Rendever and Kyle Rand [https://www.rendever.com/press] We mentioned our December podcast with Maddy Dychtwald, author of “Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan” [https://boomertechtalk.com/podcast/maddy-dychtwald-ageless-aging/] Maddy is coincidentally an early investor, mentor and board member for Eldera. Press for Dana Griffin and Eldera Featured by MSNBC, USA TODAY, The Atlantic, Boston Globe (front page), The Washington Post, and CNN named Eldera as one of their 2023 Good News of the Year. Eldera was highlighted as a Pro-Social Use of AI and a solution for loneliness in Aria Finger and Reid Hoffman’s podcast “Possible”. MSNBC [https://www.ms.now/know-your-value/watch/how-this-entrepreneur-fights-loneliness-by-bridging-generations-167271493783] USA Today [https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2022/04/28/uber-eldercare-these-services-help-give-caregivers-break/9555125002] The Atlantic [https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/09/use-grandparents-help-homeschooling/616225/] Washington Post [https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/25/metro/loneliness-old-young-social-isolation-solutions/] CNN [https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/23/health/ai-eldera-boomers-mentor-kids-wellness-cec] Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger podcast Possible [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbuOLfab60I] BoomerTechTalk.com episode page [https://boomertechtalk.com/podcast/social-connection-mental-health]  LinkedIn Show Post  [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7464037854952968192/ ] Co-Hosts: Linda Sherman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindasherman/], Ray Gordon [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayjgordon/] and Debbie Howard [https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiehoward/]  We record Rethinking Aging Club podcasts live on Thursdays. How to join live [https://boomertechtalk.com/join-live-recordings/]. Please follow our two podcasts. This and our weekly News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club [https://boomertechtalk.com/category/news-for-the-ages-podcast/]. Music: Solemnity written and performed by Richard Sherman

Thine AI Companion, Care2U Mobile Urgent Care, Lunalino Home

Our May 14, 2026 Project Updates episode featured Care2U Mobile Urgent Care, Thine AI Companion and Lunalino Home.  Lon Hecht, CEO of Care2You, explained their innovative model, which replaces ER visits and hospitalizations with in-home care. The model involves deploying clinicians like physician assistants, nurse practitioners, or paramedics to the home, accompanied by ER or hospitalist physicians via telehealth to patients' homes within 2-4 hours. Care2You treats complex medical needs, including pneumonia and congestive heart failure, COPD, infections, and dehydration (not immediately life threatening like heart attacks and head injuries), at a third of the cost of hospital care. We discussed the challenges and costs of using this model to solve the needs of rural care. Care2U also serves Senior Living communities. King Lunalilo Trust provides long-term care and adult day care at Lunalino Home, as well as meal delivery services, grounded in Hawaiian culture and values. CEO Keola Dean described how Lunalino Home is able to provide unique entertainment and activities donated by a community that highly respects King Lunalino, who is fondly remembered as a progressive monarch.  Pratyush Rai described the concept of Thine, an AI platform designed to understand people with deeper context through conversations and other digital interactions. Thine was the next step after Foyer’s Merlin. Pratyush highlighted the benefits of Thine for both young people and older adults, helping to manage information and improve productivity. Linda Sherman has been beta testing Thine since May 1st and found it is unique in learning ambiently and piecing together conversations and environments. Thine can perform directed AI agent types of tasks when you connect it to your Google Drive and gmail. It also works with Slack. She has recently given her Thine a name - Richard - inspired by Linda’s relationship with her friend Richard Sherman who wrote the original music in our podcast intro and outro called Serenity [https://shermanpianoman.com/solemnity-by-richard-sherman/]. Recorded on May 14, 2026, this episode is part of our Project Updates [https://boomertechtalk.com/category/project-updates/] Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance. Lon Hecht [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lon-hecht-08923b2/], CEO, Care2U [https://www.care2u.com/] Mobile Urgent Care, Bringing ER & Hospital-level Care to Your Home Keolamaikalani (Keola) Dean [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-minier-dean/], CEO, King Lunalilo Trust and Home [https://www.lunalilo.org/] Pratyush Rai [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pratyush-rai/], Co-Founder and CEO, Thine [https://www.thine.com/] AI Companion (in beta) and already successful Merlin [https://www.getmerlin.in/], both by Foyer.  BoomerTechTalk.com episode page  [https://boomertechtalk.com/podcast/thine-care2u-lunalinohome] LinkedIn Show Post  [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lindasherman_aicompanion-seniorliving-mobilehealth-activity-7459753134236704768-Jp9l/] Co-Hosts: Linda Sherman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindasherman/], Debbie Howard [https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiehoward/] and Ray Gordon We record Rethinking Aging Club podcasts live on Thursdays. How to join live [https://boomertechtalk.com/join-live-recordings/]. Please follow our two podcasts. This and our weekly News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club [https://boomertechtalk.com/category/news-for-the-ages-podcast/]. Music: Solemnity written and performed by Richard Sherman

Rehab Tech with Gravitrex, Accelera and Morla Moves

Our Rethinking Aging Podcast April 23, 2026 episode featured co-founders from three outstanding rehabilitation tech companies: Gravitrex, Accelera, and Morla Moves. Kira Burns from Gravitrex discussed their mobile gait trainer, which provides consistent unweighting without a motor, aiming for a $15,000 price for Skilled Nursing use. Mike Wing from Accelera highlighted their stochastic resonance stimulation technology, priced at $399 for a set of two devices, benefiting balance, mobility and rehabilitation. Ozlem Mertoglu from Morla Moves presented their AI-driven movement intelligence platform, offering real-time feedback and analysis without wearables, with a $9.99/month subscription model, lower annually or as an employee benefit. Recorded on April 23, 2026, this episode is part of our CES Highlights [https://boomertechtalk.com/category/ces-highlights/],  PT & OT [https://boomertechtalk.com/category/pt-and-ot/] and Falls Prevention and Balance [https://boomertechtalk.com/category/falls-prevention-and-balance/] Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance. Kira Burns [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kira-burns/], Co-Founder and CEO, Gravitrex [https://www.gravitrexmobility.com/] Gravitrex is an AgeTech Collaborative from AARP portfolio company Mike Wing [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-wing/], Co-Founder and COO, Accelera [https://accelera.us/] Accelera is an AgeTech Collaborative from AARP (ATC) portfolio company (Spring 2026 cohort) Ozlem Mertoglu [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemmertoglu/], Co-Founder and CEO, Morla Moves [https://www.morlamoves.com/en/] CES 2026: Accelera was a pitch contestant in ATC’s AgeTech After Dark competition  Morla Moves exhibited in the Netherlands pavilion Gravitrex participated in the City of Phoenix booth Resources: ATC for Gravitrex [https://home.agetechcollaborative.org/startup/blogs/agetech-collaborative-from-aarp/2025/11/13/gravitrex-reinventing-walking-rehabilitation] 11-13-25 Gravitrex Pitch to Tokyo Win [https://www.investinphoenix.com/news/80] City of Phoenix News 3-4-26 ATC for Accelera [https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/meet-spring-2026-startups-agetechcollab-6rwee/] spring 2026 We mentioned Accelera will be presenting during the bootcamp at Mary Furlong’s What’s Next Longevity Summit [https://www.boomerventuresummit.com/] at CITRIX at UC Berkeley, June 16 - 18. Co-hosted by AgeTech Collaborative from AARP. Use RAC20 promo code. Thank you to Morla Moves co-founder and CPO Hakan Mertoglu [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmertoglu/] for your support in setting up this episode. BoomerTechTalk.com episode page [https://boomertechtalk.com/podcast/rehabilitation-tech] with additional resource links LinkedIn Show Post [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lindasherman_rehabilitationtech-agetech-rehabtech-ugcPost-7451785648119652353-60n5/] with carousel of photos of speakers, companies and products Co-Hosts: Linda Sherman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindasherman/], Ray Gordon [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayjgordon/] and Debbie Howard  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiehoward/] We record Rethinking Aging Club podcasts live on Thursdays. How to join live [https://boomertechtalk.com/join-live-recordings/]. Please follow our two podcasts. This and our weekly News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club [https://boomertechtalk.com/category/news-for-the-ages-podcast/]. Music: Solemnity written and performed by Richard Sherman