Ally Garthe

A Conversation On Caregiving and Technology with Jennifer Fink

A Conversation On Caregiving and Technology with Jennifer Fink

Meet Jennifer Fink, Creator of the Fading Memories Podcast After helping care for her grandmother who had vascular dementia, Jennifer realized her Mother was showing signs of early-onset Alzheimer’s. After her father’s death in 2017, Jennifer went...

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Meet Ally Garthe: Speak2’s Marketing Analyst Intern

“Find out who you are, and do it on purpose.” – Dolly Parton Hi everyone! My name is Alexandra Garthe – but those who know me call me Ally! So...

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Which Alexa is Best for Seniors?

Which Alexa is Best for Seniors?

Alexa For Seniors At Speak2, we use our software with Amazon Alexa devices to help connect seniors to their families, caregivers, and community. With...

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4 Ways Speak2 Can Support Family Caregivers

4 Ways Speak2 Can Support Family Caregivers

The Role of Family Caregivers There is a good chance that you, or someone you know, are helping to provide care to an aging family member who lives...

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8 Cool Things Alexa Can Do That You Should Know About 

8 Cool Things Alexa Can Do That You Should Know About 

What is Alexa? Before we get into all of the cool things Alexa can do – what even is Alexa? Alexa is a voice assistant on Amazon’s Echo devices....

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How to Start the Conversation to Normalize Aging With David Lereah, Founder of United We Age

How to Start the Conversation to Normalize Aging With David Lereah, Founder of United We Age

David Lereah is the Founder and Executive Director of United We Age, a nonprofit organization, based in Vero Beach, Florida, to serve the elderly...

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How to Increase Resident Engagement in Your Senior Living Community 

How to Increase Resident Engagement in Your Senior Living Community 

Rethinking Resident Engagement in Senior Living Let’s face it – trying to brainstorm, prep, host, and make sure residents attend and enjoy your...

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Here is the Best Way To Set Up Alexa For Seniors – Featuring My Grandparents!

Here is the Best Way To Set Up Alexa For Seniors – Featuring My Grandparents!

Why Alexa For Seniors? Before we dive into the best way to set up Alexa for your elderly loved one, let’s think about why we are getting them an...

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What is Senior Isolation, and How Can Speak2 Help?

What is Senior Isolation, and How Can Speak2 Help?

Addressing A Public Health Crisis The U.S. population is staying healthier and living longer. In fact, by 2030, 1 in 5 Americans are expected to be...

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How Technology Will Shape the Future of Senior Living

How Technology Will Shape the Future of Senior Living

Senior Living’s “New Normal” Like many industries, the senior living industry is continuously combating the difficult obstacles brought on by...

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