Tremor Management: Can Social Isolation Be Reduced With Earthquake Tech?

Innovative Aging: Tremor Management: Can Social Isolation Be Reduced With Earthquake Tech? (Episode 11)

Audio Runtime: 44 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 21 Minutes

Join host Carol Chiang and Emile Maamary, cofounder of Steadiwear, as they discuss how structural engineering and earthquake-design technology are revolutionizing tremor management. You will discover the functional and psychological differences between Parkinson’s and essential tremor and how battery-free, adaptive stabilization can restore independence in high-stakes social activities like dining or self-care. This conversation explores moving beyond traditional weighted vests or medication to offer your patients a noninvasive “superpower” for daily function. Learn how these innovative tools can bridge the gap in the continuum of care to reduce social isolation and improve long-term quality of life.

Learning Outcomes

• Analyze the evidence around the efficacy of biomechanical stabilization and anti-vibration technologies in reducing the global burden and functional impact of essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease
• Determine the situations in which noninvasive, battery-free wearable devices using tuned mass damping provide the most benefit for patients seeking to maintain independence in ADLs and social participation
• Solve patient case scenarios involving action tremors and associated secondary risks, such as social isolation, by integrating conservative stabilization tools into a multisystem continuum of care

Guest Bio: Emile Maamary is the cofounder and chief marketing officer of Steadiwear, a company dedicated to restoring independence to those living with Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. Inspired by the struggles of his own family members with tremors, Emile made it his mission to create accessible, noninvasive solutions. With over 10 years of experience in marketing, operations, and strategy, and an executive MBA from Cornell and Queen’s University, he has led Steadiwear’s fundraising and revenue-generation efforts, surpassing seven figures on both fronts with their novel stabilization technologies. Beyond his work at Steadiwear, Emile mentors accessibility-focused startups, believing deeply in the power of community, knowledge sharing, and compassion-driven innovation. In his free time, he enjoys tennis, football, and HIIT workouts.

Additional disclosure: Our guest today is affiliated with a company that develops technology in the area we’re discussing. While we won’t be endorsing any specific product, listeners should be aware of this connection as part of our commitment to transparency.

This is an audio-only course. Additional materials are available for download within the course. To receive continuing education credit, complete the course and the accompanying quiz.