Technology can be incredibly powerful in supporting older adults who stay at home as they age. It can provide a safer environment, help maintain independence and overall well-being, and provide peace of mind for their loved ones.

On this episode of Honestly Aging, Akshita Iyer, CEO and founder of Ome, joins Cheryl Proska of Friends Life Care VigR® to discuss this increasingly hot topic of AgeTech. 

Akshita shares how smart kitchen technology in particular supports older adults aging in place, what to consider when buying assistive home tech, the benefits they bring for family and caregivers, and how the Ome Smart Knob addresses the most critical, unsolved safety concern in the home: kitchen fires caused by unattended cooking. 

Listen to the full podcast interview here or watch it on YouTube.