Designing for Dignity

Technology for Better Senior Care: Lessons in AgeTech from Caregiving Veteran Christy Rockefeller

Technology for Better Senior Care: Lessons in AgeTech from Caregiving Veteran Christy Rockefeller

How important is technology when it comes to best-in-class senior care? In this episode of Designing for Dignity, Erin Young interviews Christy Rockefeller, a caregiving veteran and with extensive experience at tech companies focused on improving home care. Christy shares her journey into senior care, and her experiences at nursing homes, memory care, hospice, and home care.

Connecting Generations through VR Gaming with David Wyatt of Mighty Coconut

Connecting Generations through VR Gaming with David Wyatt of Mighty Coconut

What happens when virtual reality becomes a bridge between generations? In this episode of Designing for Dignity, host Erin Young talks with David Wyatt, Head of Communications and Business Strategy at Mighty Coconut, about how the hit VR game Walkabout Mini Golf unexpectedly became a favorite among older players. They explore how VR, aging, and accessibility intersect—and what game designers can learn from older adults who are embracing play in digital spaces.