We featured two founder CEO’s with outstanding, affordable longevity products. Both of these brilliant women and their teams provided ten minute lie-down experiences for attendees in the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP pavilion at CES 2026.

Anna Gudmundson explained how Sensate uses low-frequency sound vibrations to tune the vagus nerve. She noted the results of a study conducted in Lisbon which demonstrated significant reductions in heart rate and stress-related brainwaves after using Sensate. Users easily carry their Sensate’s around, enjoying meditation and calming where they wish to have it. Reviews show that Sensate has been effective for panic attack sufferers and fosters long term stress management and resilience.

Meredith Perry introduced the Elemind wearable headband that uses sound pulses to help users fall asleep faster and improve deep sleep. The product, which has a median sleep onset time of 10 minutes, was tested at CES 2026, where it successfully put people to sleep amidst the show's noise. Meredith has also been seen in noisy spots from a ferry to outside a Giants football game tailgate with Elemind’s “Sleep with Our CEO” campaign. Debbie Howard commented how light and comfortable Elemind is.

Sleep Awareness Week 2026 was March 8-14.

Recorded on March 12, 2026, this episode is part of our Longevity and CES Highlights Series. Both Elemind and Sensate are AgeTech Collaborative from AARP portfolio companies. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Meredith Perry, Co-Founder and CEO, Elemind Technologies

Anna Gudmundson, Founder and CEO, Sensate

Resources Elemind:
WIRED: Brain Gear is the Hot New Wearable 12-22-25 by Emily Mullin
Essential Tremor Study published in Nature Non-invasive suppression of essential tremor via phase-locked disruption of its temporal coherence 1-13-21

Resources Senscape:
PC Mag Fit for the Future Top Wellness Gadgets CES 2026
Maatricht Study

Our BoomerTechTalk.com episode page provides additional Press and Studies for Elemind and Sensate

LinkedIn Show Post - please see our carousel of photos of our speakers and their CES 2026 exhibits.

Co-Hosts: Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard

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Music: Solemnity written and performed by Richard Sherman

Our February 26, 2026 Rethinking Aging Club Podcast was focused on outstanding mobility innovations. Tess Jarrett from Skip discussed their lightweight, battery-powered exoskeleton, MO/GO targeting a 2027 launch. Skip started out of a moonshot program at Google X. Todd Roberts from ATDev highlighted their Reflex device, for post-surgery rehab, with plans for broader joint applications. Matt Cumella from Nuvio introduced their advanced rollators, Nuvio One launched last year, with advanced features like Stand Assist and Close Reach that improve safety and usability in everyday environments. And the very new Nuvio Pro, which can provide remote therapeutic monitoring. All of the products introduced today aim to enhance mobility, independence, and rehabilitation, with potential for insurance reimbursement and scalable distribution.

Recorded on February 26, 2026, this episode is part of our Mobility as well as our CES Highlights Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Tessa Jarrett, Head of Operations, Skip - MO/GO
Skip is an AgeTech Collaborative from AARP (ATC) portfolio company that exhibited in the ATC Pavilion at CES 2026

Todd Roberts, CEO and Co-Founder, ATDev - Reflex
Todd Roberts was a finalist and pitched at the AgeTech After Dark competition at CES 2026 hosted by ATC. They also exhibited at CES 2026.

Matt Cumella, PT, DPT, GCS, Founder and CEO, Nuvio - Nuvio One, Nuvio Pro Rollators
Nuvio is an AgeTech Collaborative from AARP portfolio company

RESOURCES
Vocabulary Explained by our speakers:
EVT (Engineering Validation Testing) Timestamp: 9:35
IRB (Institutional Review Board) Timestamp: 34:39
RTM (Remote Therapeutic Monitoring) Timestamp: 42:33

SKIP Press
CNET Demo Video 12-20-24
Senior Planet - Meet MO/GO with Tess 2-19-26 video interview

ATDev Press
Berkeley Alums develop robotic rehab device for home use 10-20-25

Nuvio Press
Boston Business Journal Article 3-29-24
PT Pintcast Podcast 10-21-24

BoomerTechTalk.com episode page with additional resources

Our LinkedIn Show Post includes a carousel of speaker and product photos

Co-Hosts: Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard

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Music: Solemnity written and performed by Richard Sherman

Michael Chalfin from Samuelson Furniture explained their innovative sound chairs, which use vibration to produce sound, benefiting seniors with hearing loss and dementia. Kelly Hover from Tactacam discussed their defend 360 camera, designed for remote security without Wi-Fi. Michael Rodriguez from IAI Smart introduced their Emerson Smart Voice appliances, emphasizing simplicity, accessibility and privacy for older adults.

Recorded on February 12, 2026, this episode is part of our CES Highlights and Smart Home Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Michael Chalfin, President, Samuelson Furniture - Sound Chairs
an AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP enterprise category participant

Kelly Hover, Chief Experience and Marketing Officer, Tactacam - Defense 360

Michael Rodriguez, Director Marketing, IAI Smart; Lead Project Manager, Emerson SmartVoice

Press:
Samuelson Furniture
Home Furnishings Business: CES 2026 Welcomes Furniture Companies & Innovations by Karen Parrish 1-1-26
Reviewed: Reviewed Honors the Best Tech Products of 2026 with its Annual CES Awards 1-16-26

Tactacam
Security Info Watch: Tactacam Expands Cellular Security Portfolio With Defend 360 Panoramic Camera 1-7-26
TechTV: Inside the Technology: Feathersnapcam & Defend by Tactacam 1-25-26
Brownfield Ag News: Farmers Turning to Tech Amid Risking Security Concerns by Jared White 12-11-25

IAI Smart Emerson SmartVoice
The Verge: Emerson’s SmartVoice devices follow verbal instructions without Wi-Fi or a hub 1-6-26
Techaeris: Emerson SmartVoice Wall Plug Review 1-17-26
ZDNet: overall Emerson SmartVoice review by Maria Diaz 1-13-26

BoomerTechTalk.com episode page with additional resources

LinkedIn Show Post with speaker photos

Co-Hosts: Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard

We continue to record new Rethinking Aging Club podcasts live on Thursdays. How to join live.

Please follow both of our podcasts including News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club.

Music: Solemnity written and performed by Richard Sherman