Navigating the World with Your Aging Loved One7 Des 2022

Interactive Exercise Programs for Rehabilitation and Healthy Aging with Mark Evin, Founder and CEO of Jintronix

How do we age well and improve our physicality and neuroplasticity? Studies show that being stimulated as a whole being, our minds and bodies have a better outcomes in wellness as we age. Today, my guest is Mark Evin. He is the founder and CEO of Jintronix, a company that develops interactive exercise programs for rehabilitation and healthy aging. Mark shares with us the science of video games and the unique features they offer that can help with healthy aging. We talk about the research that is taking place correlating the benefits of video games and the mind-body connection. Jintronix is currently in hundreds of rehabilitation facilities around the world. Their newest program, LudoFit, combines strength, balance and video game software for adults that is fun and a convenient way to exercise. I'm thankful for the conversation around fall prevention, movement, coordination, and mobility. Thank you Mark for the great conversation and for encouraging us to age well. Mark shares about:

What's unique about video games that could help with healthy aging
What is holding people back when it comes to engaging in sustainable healthy habits like an exercise routine
The evolution of technology, motion sensing systems, and how new technology is supporting healthy aging
The changing demographics, evolving needs, and expectations of older adults interacting with technology
How Jintronix and LudoFit strength and balance video game supports older adults with an interactive exercise program
The evolving knowledge around software design for older adults

About Mark Evin & Jintronix Mark Evin is the Founder and CEO at Jintronix, a company that develops interactive exercise programs for rehabilitation and healthy aging. Before Jintronix, Mark developed multimedia installations for museums and science centers, where his goal was to engage and inspire people using different kinds of technology. Jintronix's flagship product is currently being used in over 300 rehabilitation facilities across the world. Their newest program, LudoFit, is a strength and balance video-game software for adults. This downloadable app for laptop and iPad combines evidence-based exercises, captivating outdoor landscapes, and enjoyable video-game experiences. It's a fun and convenient way to exercise from home. If you'd like to try the program at no cost and no commitment, visit: https://ludo.fit/freetrial We are not medical professionals and are not providing any medical advice. If you have any medical questions, we recommend that you talk with a medical professional of your choice. willGather has taken care in selecting its speakers but the opinions of our speakers are theirs alone. Thank you for your continued interest in our podcasts. Please follow for updates, rate & review! For more information about our guest, podcast & sponsorship opportunities, visit www.willgatherpodcast.com Instagram: @willgather Facebook: WillGather Nicole Will is our host and founder of willGather.

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