Transforming Wellness-First Senior Communities Through AI and Social Determinants

July 21, 2025 00:23:45
Transforming Wellness-First Senior Communities Through AI and Social Determinants
The Big Unlock
Transforming Wellness-First Senior Communities Through AI and Social Determinants

Jul 21 2025 | 00:23:45

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Show Notes

The Big Unlock Podcast · Transforming Wellness-First Senior Communities Through AI and Social Determinants – Podcast with Mike Hughes

In this episode, Michael Hughes, Senior EVP, Chief Transformation and Innovation Officer at United Church Homes, shares how the organization is reshaping the future of senior living. Moving beyond a traditional housing-first model, United Church Homes is leading a shift toward a wellness-first approach that prioritizes health, dignity, and independence for older adults. 

With more than 100 communities across 15 states, the organization is leveraging scalable, data-driven strategies to support aging in place, particularly for vulnerable populations. Mike explains how understanding and addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) is key to improving outcomes, and how machine learning is helping evaluate the impact of non-clinical interventions in real-world settings.

From transitioning fall detection to fall prevention, to exploring lightweight sensor technologies, Mike emphasizes the importance of proactive care and personal motivation in sustaining long-term wellness. He also introduces the organization’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) program—a unique initiative that brings innovators into senior communities to co-create human-centered solutions rooted in real-life experience. Take a listen.

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