{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fa2294562-8921-4e27-abc6-5f02da0904c9","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"033. Joe & Bella: a platform to simplify the caregiver's life","description":"We all know by now that COVID-19 has changed the way we approach senior living and care. One example of a business confronting these changes is Joe & Bella, Inc., a platform launched to help you find \u201ceverything you need to make life a little better for older adults.\u201d It offers adaptive clothing, toiletries, and gift boxes for seniors - items that are either necessary or helpful to have, especially considering many caregivers can\u2019t physically visit their seniors right now.Founder Jimmy Zollo shares how this company was born from a love for his grandparents and their friends in senior living named Joe and Bella - the inspiration for the company name. He also discusses the items many seniors need, whether they\u2019re in memory care or independent living.Topics discussed:-\u00a0Gifts for seniors-\u00a0Helping seniors during COVID-19-\u00a0Moving to senior living-\u00a0Joe & Bella, Inc.-\u00a0Help for caregivers-\u00a0Memory care and independent living giftsTakeaways from this episode:-\u00a0Joe & Bella offers a range of products from comfy clothes, to toiletries, gifts, and everything in between, to make life easier for seniors and to remind that they\u2019re loved.- Products featured on Joe & Bella are reviewed and approved by an advisory board of caregivers, including executive directors of care communities, gerontologists and independent caregivers.-\u00a0With lockdowns in effect, it\u2019s hard to care for a loved one and ensure they have everything they need in their senior living residence. These giftboxes help check off common items seniors need to be restocked.- In general the technology investment community is reaching for more senior-focused products, such as Joy For All\u2122 robotic therapy pets and Grandpad\u00ae, a senior-friendly tablet.Learn more about Joe and Bella (use exclusive code STYLE for 10% discount):https://joeandbella.com/Connect with Jimmy Zolo:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-zollo-25668622/To suggest a topic, be a guest or to support the podcast please email Lori@Loriwilliams-seniorservices.com For more senior resources and to sign up to the newsletter please visit:https://loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/aging-in-style-podcast/https://www.facebook.com/LoriWilliamsSeniorServices/https://www.instagram.com/theloriwilliams/https://www.linkedin.com/in/theloriwilliams/","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/1bfacc2a-972c-48e6-8bca-6af5306c63dc/23108943afb058f2fcf9e7824ffc27b8-square-big.jpg"}