Mar 07 2025 31 mins
On this week’s episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, technology industry veteran Laurie Orlov, founder of Aging and Health Technology Watch, discusses the evolving landscape of technology for older adults, the misconceptions surrounding their relationship with technology, and the importance of training and support.
Orlov shares insights on robotics, artificial intelligence, and wearables, emphasizing their potential to enhance the quality of life for seniors. The conversation highlights the need for faith communities to engage in technology training and the opportunities that lie ahead in the aging market.
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Laurie M. Orlov
Laurie M. Orlov, a tech industry veteran, writer, speaker, elder care advocate, is the founder of Aging and Health Technology Watch — market research, trends, blogs and reports that provide thought leadership, analysis and guidance about health and aging-related technologies and services that enable boomers and seniors to sustain and improve their quality of life.
In her previous career, Laurie spent many years in the technology industry, including 9 years at analyst firm Forrester Research. She has spoken regularly and delivered keynote speeches at forums, industry consortia, conferences, and symposia, most recently on the business of technology for boomers and seniors.
She advises large organizations as well as non-profits and entrepreneurs about trends and opportunities in the age-related technology market.
Her perspectives have been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Vox, Senior Housing News, CNN Health, and Consumer Reports. She has a graduate certification in Geriatric Care Management from the University of Florida and a BA in Music from the University of Rochester.
Laurie has provided testimony about technology at a Senate Aging Committee hearing and consulted to AARP. Advisory clients have included AARP, AOL, Argentum, Bose, CDW, Microsoft, Novartis, and Philips.
Her reports include: The User Experience Needs An Upgrade 2024, The Market Overview Technology for Aging 2024, The Future of AI and Older and Older Adults, The Future of Care Work and Older Adults 2023, The Future of Sensors and Older Adults 2022, Beyond DIY: The Future of Smart Homes and Older Adults 2021, and The Future of Wearables and Older Adults 2021.
Laurie has been named one of the Women Leaders in Voice, Top 50 Influencers in Aging by Next Avenue and one of the Women leading global innovation on AgeTech.
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