Akshita Iyer, CEO of Ome, joins host ⁠Carol Chiang⁠ to discuss how smart kitchen technology can help older adults maintain safety and independence at home. Together, they reflect on personal and clinical stories that highlight the emotional weight of kitchen-related safety decisions and the rising role of tech in reducing caregiver burden. You’ll gain insights into assessing risk, tailoring solutions to individual needs, and leveraging data to inform conversations about aging in place. Tune in for a practical, forward-thinking discussion that invites you to rethink how we approach home safety for aging adults.

Learning Objectives

• Analyze the evidence around kitchen-related safety risks and their impact on aging in place
• Determine the situations in which smart kitchen technology provides the most benefit for reducing caregiver burden and supporting older adults’ safety during meal preparation
• Solve patient case scenarios involving cognitive, motor, or sensory challenges that increase kitchen safety risks in older adults

Timestamps

• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:00:05) The importance of cooking for older adults
• (00:02:30) Technology as a safety net in the kitchen
• (00:04:25) Personal stories and the impact of aging
• (00:09:07) Challenges faced by older adults in cooking
• (00:12:51) Innovative solutions for kitchen safety
• (00:13:15) The role of data in enhancing safety
• (00:15:35) Building relationships through technology
• (00:16:50) Proactive vs. reactive approaches in care
• (00:17:39) Tailoring solutions for individual needs
• (00:25:14) Real-world applications of kitchen safety technology
• (00:35:25) The future of aging in place with technology

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