How important is technology when it comes to delivering best-in-class senior care?
In this episode of Designing for Dignity, host Erin Young seaks with 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. The conversation delves into the importance of understanding user needs, the challenges of technology adoption, and the impact of cultural perspectives on aging.
Christy emphasizes the significance of accessibility in technology, the high stakes of caregiving, and the need for community support to combat isolation and loneliness among seniors. She also discusses the future of specialized elder care communities and offers advice for innovators in the age tech space.
What you’ll learn
How Christy’s early experiences in hospice shaped her perspective on dignity and compassion
Why accessibility and usability are critical in care technology
The challenges of technology adoption in high-stakes caregiving environments
How cultural differences influence our approach to aging and community
Why human connection remains at the heart of innovation in care
What innovators can learn from real caregivers and older adults
Key themes
Caregiving • Aging • Accessibility • User Experience • Home Care • Loneliness • Community • Cultural Perspectives • AgeTech • Design for Dignity
About the Designing for Dignity podcast
Designing for Dignity is a podcast from Slide UX that explores how thoughtful design can enhance autonomy, connection, and quality of life for people navigating aging or brain change. Each conversation spotlights innovators, caregivers, researchers, and individuals with lived experience—offering insights that bridge technology, empathy, and impact.