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BrainMatters - Fall 2021

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BrainMatters • Fall/Winter 2021 • 7 CABHI's Seniors Advisory Panel (SAP) speaking with an innovator "Over the last four years, the SAP has reviewed a range of innovations, from patient information management systems to monitoring devices used to keep older adults safe," says Walter Seaton, SAP member. In March 2021, CABHI expanded its co-design model to create Leap, a diverse community of older adults and caregivers interested in sharing their lived experiences with innovators. Through collaborative feedback sessions, targeted focus groups, and design sprints, Leap members can test emerging agetech and provide feedback to innovators about the usability of their products. Leap recognizes that older adults possess unique insights that can enrich the innovation process and help innovators identify where to focus their attention. "By appreciating the broader human context and deeply understanding the needs of their target audience, innovators can create relevant and meaningful products," explains Bianca Stern, Executive Director, Health Innovations at CABHI. COVID-19 has accelerated the development of agetech solutions aimed at improving quality of life, reducing social isolation, and maintaining cognitive and mental health among older adults living at home and in long-term care homes. By participating in co-design sessions, older adults can feel empowered to advocate for their individual healthcare needs and shape their aging journeys. To join or learn more about Leap, please visit cabhi.com/leap By appreciating the broader human context and deeply understanding the needs of their target audience, innovators can create relevant and meaningful products. Bianca Stern, Executive Director, Health Innovations at CABHI

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