Happy Talks: Christian Ross on Reimagining Elder Care with Tech and Connection

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In this episode of Macon Atlanta, Brent Macon sits down with Christian Ross, founder of Happy Talks, a company dedicated to combating loneliness and isolation among older adults. Through their innovative approach, Happy Talks provides regular social phone calls, handwritten notes, and gift boxes, aiming to make seniors feel seen and heard. Christian and her team are on track to deliver over 2000 phone calls this year, supplementing family care and providing peace of mind to loved ones.

Christian delves into the challenges faced by older adults, including fraud targeting seniors and the need for better technological solutions in healthcare coordination. She highlights the "aging in place" trend, weighs the pros and cons of senior living communities, and stresses the importance of early conversations about end-of-life care and legal preparations.

While optimistic about technology's potential to enhance senior care, Christian underscores that human connection remains irreplaceable. She is actively involved in Atlanta's "age tech" community, working on innovations to improve the quality of life for seniors.

In the latter part of our conversation, we explore broader societal issues such as caregiver burnout, the struggles of the "sandwich generation" balancing young children and aging parents, and the ongoing debates around assisted suicide and end-of-life choices.

⭐ Featured Guest: Christian Ross Christian Ross is the founder of Happy Talks, a company that addresses loneliness among seniors through social phone calls and thoughtful gestures. With a focus on supplementing family care and improving senior well-being, Christian is a key player in Atlanta’s age tech community, advocating for a blend of technological and human solutions to enhance elder care.

Connect with Christian Ross: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianrossatl/

Connect with Happy Talks: Web: https://www.happytalks.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/ourhappytalks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/happytalks/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@happytalksforelders

🎙️ Host: Brent Macon Brent Macon is a multifaceted Atlantan—dad, spiritual seeker, small business owner, and investor. Through Macon Atlanta, he explores technology's transformative impact, humanity's interconnectedness, and spirituality beyond mainstream beliefs. Brent engages with inspiring individuals to delve into big ideas and promote better living.

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📺 About the Show: Macon Atlanta explores big questions, bold ideas, and better living with inspiring Atlantans. Host Brent Macon sits down with innovators and thought leaders from diverse fields to dive into their stories, insights, and visions for creating a better world with more thriving.

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