Geri-Gadgets® Change Cognitive Care In senior living communities, home care settings, and therapeutic environments across the country, one challenge remains stubbornly persistent: keeping cognitively impaired residents and clients engaged in a way that is safe, dignified, and actually effective. Geri-Gadgets® solves that. The therapeutic activity kits help individuals living with dementia and cognitive impairment stay engaged through safe, dignified, and failure-free acti

Being a caregiver to a parent or loved one can be exhausting and stressful. According to a new study, it is so difficult that some caregivers are finding themselves unable to continue. As an author, speaker, and radio show host, my mission is to acknowledge and appreciate all caregivers as they care for those who can not care for themselves. I intend to empower the caregiver, ease their burdens, and help them find the joy in the journey through education, comfort, and support

Boredom in dementia care isn't just uncomfortable — it shows up as agitation, withdrawal, and behaviors that too often lead to medication. Angela Fairhurst, founder of Geri-Gadgets, found a better way. After a winding caregiving journey with her own mother, she designed a line of sensory tools built specifically for aging hands, aging eyes, and aging dignity. In this episode, she and host Ishanya Anthapur explore how 15 minutes of meaningful engagement can change the entire c

Caregiving products are often built around what’s easy to sell, not what’s really needed. Absorbent products, safety products, monitoring tools, passive entertainment. All important. All necessary. But they assume something that often isn’t true: That the person can communicate their needs. When that breaks down, everything changes. Discomfort becomes agitation. Boredom becomes restlessness. An unmet need becomes a "behavior." And now the caregiver isn’t solving a problem. Th

Angela Fairhurst shares the inspiring story behind Geri-Gadgets, a company born from personal caregiving challenges. Discover how physical touch and sensory tools are transforming dementia care, the design principles behind these gadgets, and their future integration into healthcare systems.

It’s a bit of a strange feeling, and not the easiest thing to explain properly. You just feel restless. Like there’s energy in your body, but nothing to do with it. Sometimes it’s that urge to get up for no reason, or just not being able to fully settle. For many people, it shows up in small things. Mostly with their hands. Tapping on a desk, clicking a pen, messing with sleeves, or whatever’s nearby. It’s not even something you think about half the time; it just kind of happ

On this episode of #TechTuesday, Steve Moran sits down with Angela Fairhurst, Founder and CEO of Geri-Gadgets, to explore one of the biggest questions in senior living: How do we balance high-tech innovation with high-touch care? Angela shares the origin story behind Geri-Gadgets and how her work is helping bridge the gap between emerging technology and meaningful human connection. From practical tools to philosophical shifts, they’ll dive into how technology can support care

https://www.youtube.com/live/0Z0o2IX0Ba0 Get ready for one of the most meaningful and inspiring episodes of the Bold Inventor Show as hosts J.D. Houvener and Matt Kulseth sit down with Angela Fairhurst, inventor and innovator behind Geri-gadgets — a mission-driven invention platform focused on improving the daily lives of seniors and caregivers. Angela’s work with Geri-Gadgets is rooted in real-world experience, empathy, and problem-solving. Rather than inventing for novelty

This Bold Journey feature profiles Los Angeles–based creator Angela Fairhurst, tracing how her path from travel journalism to caregiving reshaped her purpose and identity. The article explores the life lessons she gained while caring for her mother with dementia and how those experiences inspired her to build a more compassionate legacy through her work and storytelling.

Society tells women to fade as they age. Angela Fairhurst chose to build. After a successful career in television production and travel journalism, Angela’s life shifted when she became a caregiver for her mother during her dementia journey. What she witnessed wasn’t just memory loss — it was a profound lack of dignity. 🧠 No safe sensory tools designed for aging adults. 🧸 Plenty for children. 🏥 Clinical equipment for institutions. 💔 Nothing humane, calming, or respectful

Host Diane Carbo, RN, speaks with Angela Fairhurst, CEO and founder of Geri-Gadgets , about the profound and often undervalued role of meaningful activities in dementia care. Angela shares the personal caregiving journey with her mother that led to the creation of Geri-Gadgets—innovative, safe, and durable sensory and engagement kits. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to reduce stress, manage challenging behaviors, and create joyful, meaningful connections with

In this episode of Keep It Dirty, Leslie Dowling interviews Angela Fairhurst, founder of Geri-Gadgets ® , a company dedicated to creating safe, engaging tools for aging adults and neurodivergent individuals. Angela shares her personal journey from a successful career in television to becoming a caregiver for her mother, who suffered from Lewy body dementia. This experience inspired her to develop innovative products that enhance communication and engagement for those with cog

Unscripted conversation with Christine A. Smith and Angela Fairhurst of Geri-Gadgets®.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucCUGjE2Jqk Welcome to this amazing interview with Ms. Angela Fairhurst - Founder & CEO @ Geri-Gadget s®, designer of Therapeutic Products for Dementia, Career TV Producer, Executive in Charge of Production, and Journalist as she takes a firm grip on Dementia in helping bridge the gaps between the affected person, their Caregivers, and families! With her creativity, ingenuity, and sheer practicality, she shares with you and me the inspiration

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In December we attended an Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C., that brought together entrepreneurs developing new products and services related to longevity, with a particular emphasis on caregiving. We had the pleasure of meeting Angela Fairhurst, founder of Geri-Gadgets ®, an innovative system of manipulative shapes that promote cognitive stimulation. We loved hearing about Angela’s story—not just the product itself, which was inspired by her mother’s diagnosis of Lewy

https://a.co/d/dkZxh2k Over the past five years, each of us have survived both personal and professional shifts - profound changes with long-reaching impacts. In this edition, 10 short stories, covering the gamut of responses to our changing world, all share one thing in common: pivoting for the positive. Their value to personal and professional growth cannot be overstated. Inside each of us is a natural-born storyteller waiting to be released. These are their stories of bec

https://canvasrebel.com/meet-angela-fairhurst/ The founder of Geri-Gadgets®, Angela Fairhurst, created her products out of a deeply personal need—witnessing her mother's struggle with Lewy Body Dementia and the lack of suitable, engaging tools for those with cognitive impairments inspired her to fill this gap. Her mission is to enhance the lives of individuals affected by dementia by offering safe, sensory-stimulating products that foster connection and improved quality of li

https://www.nccdp.org/engaging-seniors-living-with-dementia-with-geri-gadgets/ Discover how Angela Fairhurst transformed her caregiving journey into the creation of Geri-Gadgets®, a line of innovative, sensory-engaging tools designed for those with dementia. Read the full blog post from The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners to learn how Geri-Gadgets® are making connections easier, providing caregiver relief, and bringing more joy to memory care visits.

https://www.youtube.com/live/GJ_wDx5zrPA?si=N6v5hjPZJMT3Wq92&t=1101 The segment about Geri-Gadgets ® starts at 18:22. Being a caregiver to a parent, or loved one can be exhausting and stressful. According to a new study, it is so difficult that some caregivers are finding themselves unable to continue. Join Linda Burhan and Angela Fairhurst as they discuss the many benefits of Geri-Gadgets® for caregivers'.