Phillip Lanos and Sharon Wood explore the intersection of gaming, family connections, and memory enhancement. Sharon shares her journey from marketing in the gaming industry to creating products that foster joy and dignity for individuals with fading memories. They discuss the importance of relationships, the science behind gaming, and the innovative approaches being taken to enhance quality of life through interactive experiences. The conversation emphasizes the need for cross-generational connections and the potential of technology to bring families closer together.

Takeaways

• Sharon Wood emphasizes the importance of family connections in gaming.
• The gaming industry has evolved to include educational and memory-enhancing elements.
• Relationships built over time are crucial for entrepreneurs in the gaming sector.
• Science plays a significant role in developing games that stimulate memory.
• Creating joy and dignity for individuals with fading memories is a core mission.
• The New Forever's aims to foster cross-generational connections through fun.
• Interactive gaming can enhance quality of life for older adults.
• Memory stimulation through music and images can create new experiences.
• Entrepreneurship involves navigating challenges and learning from failures.
• The future of gaming may integrate advanced technologies like AI, but caution is necessary.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Gaming and Family Connections
05:11 Building Relationships in the Gaming Industry
12:45 The Science Behind Gaming and Memory
18:22 Creating Joy and Dignity Through Games
24:48 Innovative Approaches to Memory Stimulation
30:03 The Future of Gaming and Technology Integration

Connect with Sharon Wood: 
https://happypeoplegames.com