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1. Enhancing Mobility and Cognitive Function with Virtual Reality Training Joseph M. Casciani, PhD

Falls are one of the greatest health risks for older adults. And traditional gait training often lacks the cognitive component necessary for reducing fall risks. In this Living to 100 Club episode, Dr. Joe Casciani sits down with Hilik Harari, CEO of GaitBetter. We discuss the intersection of cognitive capacity and mobility. We look at how virtual reality Technology is revolutionizing fall prevention. Hilik shares insights into how GaitBetter’s system—an AI-powered, treadmill-based training tool. He describes how it improves walking ability and cognitive function through gamified challenges and real-world simulations. Clinical trials are demonstrating a 70% reduction in fall risk. Clearly, this technology is changing the landscape of rehabilitation, senior living, and preventative care.

Join us as we explore:✔️ The science behind cognitive function and motor training for fall prevention✔️ How virtual reality enhances gait training and neuroplasticity✔️ The role of gamification and motivation in rehabilitation✔️ The impact of this technology in clinics, hospitals, and senior communities

🎧 Tune in now and discover how innovative technology is helping older adults stay on their feet—literally!

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Hilik Harari is the CEO of GaitBetter, a provider of motor-cognitive training solution for gait rehabilitation and falls prevention. With more than 20 years of international experience in early and late-stage technology companies, Hilik holds extensive multidisciplinary experience. These are in the areas of strategy, business development, marketing, product, R&D and professional services. Prior to co-founding GaitBetter, Hilik held different executive and operational positions. This included a position at Kryon (systems) a leader of robotic process automation. There he served as the VP of Product and Marketing. With ClearForest (acquired by Thomson Reuters), a pioneer in text analytics solutions, he served as a director of services. And most recently as the VP of Product for invest.com. Our guest holds a BA in computer science from the Tel Aviv Academic College. He also has an EMBA from Kellogg-Recanati, Northwestern University & Tel-Aviv University.

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Our Guest’s Website: GaitBetter.com

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Joseph Casciani Dr. Joe Casciani

Dr. Joseph Casciani has a 35-year history in aging as a psychologist and manager of mental health practices. He was awarded the first contracts from the California Department of Aging in 1982 to develop mental health training for the state’s nursing homes. For 16 years, he was the clinical lead for a multi-state group practice for patients in nursing homes. He later ran his own multi-state company, Concept Healthcare, for 8 years.

In 2018, he extended his professional interest in aging to his new venture, the Living to 100 Club. The website, www.Livingto100.Club, offers a collection of strategies and resources on successful aging, and his weekly podcasts on aging and longevity continue in this tradition with guests who share their professional insights about aging well and making the most of our senior years. He is now a clinical consultant, public speaker, provides one-on-one counseling, and sells a package of life enriching resources to retirement communities and senior organizations.