Sentrics Announces Brian Dawson as New CEO

Sentrics, a LeadingAge Gold Partner with CAST Focus and a leading provider of technology solutions for senior living communities, has appointed Brian Dawson as its new chief executive officer. With nearly 30 years of experience in the senior living industry, Dawson is committed to driving innovation, strengthening company culture, and delivering best-in-class solutions that enhance the lives of seniors and the communities that serve them, says a Markets Insider release announcing the news.

Dawson has been an integral part of Sentrics since its inception, previously serving as the company’s chief operating officer. His leadership journey began at Silversphere, where he was a president before its acquisition by Sentrics in 2018. His career has been dedicated to developing technology solutions that provide safety, connectivity, and peace of mind for residents, caregivers, and operators.

CDW Experts Share 2025 Tech Trends

With the new year kicking off, four strategists at CDW, a LeadingAge Bronze Partner with CAST Focus, shared their predictions for coming technology changes in “2025 Tech Trends: 4 Healthcare IT Focus Areas.” The HealthTech article presented their insights on artificial intelligence and operational efficiency, the evolution of data management, technologies in patients’ rooms to increase patient comfort, and evolving security priorities.

AARP’s AgeTech Investor Network Connects Investors with Tech Entrepreneurs

The AgeTech Investor Network from AARP, which connects groundbreaking startups with visionary investors to shape the future of aging, was profiled in GamesBeat after hosting a booth with 30 companies at CES 2025. AARP is a LeadingAge CAST Patron.

The network’s collaboration with AgeTech Capital is bringing in investors to help support technologies that serve older adults across a wide spectrum of abilities. The article notes that more than 95 venture capitalists have joined the collaborative, which aspires to connect them with innovative startups. The network curates startups for investors. After startups make a presentation, AARP selects its top picks to join its eight-week accelerator program, then supports successful companies with investment opportunities.

Also at CES, AARP awarded its 2025 AgeTech After Dark pitch competition top prize to startup Lumia Health, which makes a small device that fits inside the ear to warn of blood flow issues that may lead to fainting and falls.

Lifespace Communities Featured for New Fitness Technology

The pneumatic resistance technology that LeadingAge CAST Patron Lifespace Communities included in its new fitness center was profiled in Senior Housing News. This technology, which uses air pressure as resistance and remembers each resident’s equipment settings from visit to visit, was installed in the renovated fitness center at Oak Trace Senior Living in Downers Grove, IL. The equipment is user-friendly and contributes to residents’ success, Fitness Lead Gina O’Leary told Senior Housing News.