Partners/Advocates
Photavia is always looking for perfect partners that are like-minded and share our vision and goals.
Roger in the middle of one of his favorite activities featuring surprise and uncertainty, graces the Front Porch home page.
Roger Anunsen
Brain Health Consultant & Co-Inventor of SAMM™
Roger Anunsen brings decades of applied brain science to PHOTAVIA as our Brain Health Consultant and co-inventor of SAMM™ (Shared Autobiographical Memory Mining) — the proprietary methodology behind every PHOTAVIA experience. Based in Oregon, Roger has spent his career translating complex neuroscience into practical, human tools for building cognitive resilience, connection, and wellbeing.
A sought-after speaker and educator, Roger delivered the TEDx talk "The Power of a Smidgen: Applied Brain Science" and has appeared on more than 200 podcasts and media programs, where he's known for making brain science come alive in real time rather than simply reciting research. He is co-author of The Aging Mind and Cognitive Activity Design, taught gerontology at the college level for over a decade, and leads MINDRAMP Consulting, where he continues developing cognitive wellness tools — including Nicebreakers™, his approach to sparking authentic connection through structured conversation.
At PHOTAVIA, Roger's work is foundational: SAMM is the engine behind our ability to turn a single image or memory into a meaningful, personalized conversation — what we call Reminiscence with Relevance™. His guidance shapes everything from our content methodology to our research strategy, including PHOTAVIA's current work toward an NIH/NIA STTR grant exploring the science behind what we do every day.
Sanus Lifestyle Solutions
Sanus Lifestyle Solutions supports safe and healthy living utilizing technology to allow individuals to age with ease and grace. We assist in enhancing quality of life, keeping you connected to loved ones, monitor health conditions as well as activities of daily living, and wrap this information up in an easy to understand format with real-time notifications. Creating peace of mind, stability, and helping to reduce social isolationism.
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The evolution of "Aging in Place"
At Sanus we offer solutions for community based living as well as residential. So as your needs change, we change with you. With over 24 years in senior living and technology we know what works and what doesn't. At Sanus we take the guesswork out of what technology makes the most sense, and from there we do all of the heavy lifting from programming, to set-up and installation so you can focus on what matters most, and thats actual care for your loved one.
With Sanus you are not alone in this...it's about "us"
BrightLife Innovations
Partner Spotlight
Founded in 2011 by Josh Silldorff, BrightLife Innovations set out to solve a problem hiding in plain sight: video calling shouldn't be hard, especially for the people who'd benefit from it most. The result was EasyConnect HD, a simplified video chat platform built specifically for older adults — designed to sidestep the confusing menus and multi-step logins that made everyday apps like Skype and FaceTime a barrier rather than a bridge to family and friends.
That focus on removing friction for seniors soon extended into telehealth. Josh spearheaded telehealth initiatives connecting healthcare systems directly with the skilled nursing facilities they serve, beginning with a healthcare system in New York — work that helped close a real gap in care coordination for residents. He went on to serve as an Innovation Consultant for organizations like GreatLife Communities, helping replace paper-heavy administrative systems with streamlined digital communication that frees up staff time for what matters most: residents.
Today, Josh's focus has evolved again — helping senior communities build trust with families and position themselves as a clear, credible choice for prospective families evaluating quality care. At PHOTAVIA, we share that same belief: that technology for older adults, and the families who love them, should build confidence rather than add friction. Josh's years of hands-on experience make him a natural partner and advocate in our mission to bring meaningful, easy-to-use engagement into communities across the country.
We partnered with another amazing Wisconsin company caller Artline and we designed an incredible modern retro TV experience and shared it with the world at Environments for Aging in Chattanooga, TN on August 26, 2021.
Artline Ltd.
Artline Ltd.
Driven by our passion for beauty and design, we are committed to enhancing the environments people live and gather in. That’s why we’ve made ArtLine an all-encompassing destination for your project needs from start to finish. Our team’s expertise in design, architecture, and manufacturing makes what we offer unique to the industry.
Over the past 26 years, ArtLine has transitioned from art gallery to full-service design and manufacturing source for interior designers, architects, and their clients. We use our collective expertise to help clients like you visualize your design and bring it to life with our in-house team of interior designers, manufacturers, and installers. Whether that’s creating a personalized, home-like feel for a memory or veteran care facility or designing a room that represents your corporate mission, ArtLine delivers an environment that brings joy to the end-users.
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Want to learn more about what ArtLine has to offer?
With Sanus you are not alone in this...it's about "us"
American Society on Aging​
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Mission: The American Society on Aging unites, empowers and champions everyone striving to improve aging.
Since 1954, ASA has developed and led the largest, most diverse community of professionals working in aging in America. As a result, ASA has become the go-to source to cultivate leadership, advance knowledge and strengthen the skills of our members and others who work with and on behalf of older adults.
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As we unite, empower and champion our community, we have the unique responsibility to be a strong voice and thought leader on critical systemic issues that influence how we age. As America struggles with how best to respond to the need for greater inclusivity, anti-ageism and equity, ASA sees its responsibility as a leader to drive the discourse and advocate for the change necessary to address these issues in aging.