Felena Hanson sat down with five Hera Hub members from across the U.S. to discuss the challenges and opportunities around supporting our seniors. From home care & home placement, to art & education, to virtual reality, the Hera Hub community has made it their business to help accomplished adults live a better life!
We hope you enjoy the interview!
Hera Hub Featured Members
Karen Van Dyke – Founder of Senior Care by Design, as a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA), Karen’s passion and respect for older adults stems from her personal experience caring for family members and friends. Her mission is to provide peace of mind, turning housing concerns into living solutions amidst the challenges, systems and choices for older adults in San Diego.
Carleigh Berryman – CEO of Viva Vita, Carleigh is a life-long entrepreneur and a recent graduate of George Washington University. Inspired to create Viva Vita after experiences with her own grandmother, Carleigh is driven to bring the power of VR to grannies and grandpas everywhere.
Kimball Willson – Founder and Artist at Onnie’s Art, a subscription box for older adults with easy-to-follow tutorials for all levels.
Amy Abrams – Director of Education at Alzheimer’s San Diego, passionate community health educator, social worker, and advocate for older adults and persons with disabilities. Amy serves as the Director of Education at Alzheimer’s San Diego, a local non-profit organization whose mission is to provide care and support for families in San Diego County today, while helping to advance research for a cure tomorrow.
Tricia Izadi – Co-Owner of Seniors Helping Seniors, offers personalized in-home services provided by seniors who want to help.