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It's New Orleans: Out to LunchIT DiariesIt’s impossible to imagine having a business these days that isn’t plugged into the internet. Even if you’re a brick-and-mortar business – like a plumber, a lawyer, or you have a retail store – the first thing a new client does before they do business with you is check you out online. You know that’s true because you do it yourself. We all do. And if the person we’re checking out has an unimpressive website, or their Instagram or Facebook page hasn’t been updated in a while, it can cloud our opinion of their professiona...
2023-02-2231 min
Sage AgingKeeping Caregivers Connected - Memoryz Mobile AppThis Week on Sage AgingWe often talk about isolation as it relates to our aging loved ones, but would it surprise you to learn that the problem is almost as prevalent among caregivers? The ability to connect to resources and information is an important part of creating a positive caregiving experience. There are lots of ways to do that. Listening to podcasts like Sage Aging is one of them. Social media and other tech tools are also a solution and in this episode, we will explore a mobile app that is helping caregivers stay connected to...
2021-07-2037 min
MY PARENTS ARE NOW MY KIDSEpisode 43: MemoryzI have an informative discussion with Rishawn Dindial, a third year medical and MBA student. Rishawn has developed an APP called Memoryz that is a wonderful tool for caregivers and care receivers.Special Guest: Rishawn Dindial.
2021-06-3019 min
Spindle13. Combining Medicine, Tech, and Business to Transform Dementia Care with Rishawn DindialRishawn Dindial is a MD/MBA candidate at Tulane University in New Orleans. He is also the founder of Memoryz, a software company that aims to revolutionize dementia care. Rishawn earned a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience and biology from the University of Toronto in 3 years, and he worked in full-time roles at Uber and Maple before moving to America for medical school.In today’s episode, Rishawn talks about his path to medical school, starting a software company without a background in computer science, his plans to build an interdisciplinary career at an intersection of medicine, tech...
2021-04-0147 min
Public Health InsightTime Capsule: Popular Guests of 2020 - A One-Year Anniversary RecapIt has been one year since Public Health Insight launched a podcast in March of 2020. We are excited to celebrate the milestone with our followers in 1500 cities in more than 100 countries who have supported us along the way. In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we take a walk down memory lane and recap some standout moments from our most popular guests in 2020. Who was your favourite guest in 2020? Let us know through social media or by email, we’d love to hear your thoughts. Podcast GuestsDr. Orrett ThaneDr. Sajj...
2021-03-3045 min
Public Health InsightSupporting Caregivers: Innovative Solutions in Dementia Care3.5 million Canadians are considered primary caregivers for someone living with dementia. These caregivers are often unpaid and rarely receive formal support, leading to high rates of burnout and other negative health outcomes. Rishawn Dindial and Praja Vaikuntharajan share their knowledge with the Public Health Insight Podcast about the burden experienced by dementia caregivers and how healthcare technology, such as the Memoryz App, can be used to alleviate caregiver dual-role strain.Partnership with the Global Health Students and Young Professionals SummitThe Canadian Global Health Students & Young Professionals Summit (GHSYPS) aims to give space...
2020-10-1335 min
Public Health InsightGlobal Burden of Dementia: A Modern-Day Threat to Healthy AgingMore than 50 million people around the world are living with dementia and this number is expected to double every 20 years, as the global life expectancy continues to increase. Dementia is a general term used to describe a collection of symptoms, which includes impaired memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. As part of Dementia Awareness Month, Rishawn Dindial and Praja Vaikuntharajan from Memoryz, a healthcare startup company focusing on dementia care, join the Public Health Insight Podcast to discuss some of...
2020-10-0633 min
The Generation Hustle PodcastGHP #9 - Solving Dementia Care with Technology and Comparing the North American Healthcare Systems with Rishawn Dindial!Rishawn is an MD & MBA candidate at Tulane University. He is also the Founder & CEO of Memoryz, a company committed to redefining family-focused dementia care. They are developing an AI-powered chat bot that serves as almost a virtual person support worker that can keep tabs on patients in the absence of family or friends. The aim is to foster greater independence and reduce isolation for those living with dementia, while improving caregiver bandwidth.
The Canadian government estimates that by 2030, seniors aged 65 and older will make up 25% of the population while almost a quarter of the population aged 15...
2020-08-191h 24