Best Linda Sherman and Debbie Howard Podcasts (2025)

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Longevity: Falls Prevention and Bone Health 56:45

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September 25th, our focus is Longevity — a broad theme that touches every part of healthy aging. September 22–26, is Falls Prevention Week, we explored how balance, movement, and mindset can help us stay strong and steady. Jim Brown emphasized making exercise less intimidating, noting only 5% of Americans engage in strength training. Dr. Edythe Heu…

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Are More Falls Prescription Drug Related? Best States for Older Workers 9-23-25 52:30

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September 22 - 26 is Falls Prevention Awareness Week. This episode of News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club led with a New York Times article suggesting that rising prescription drug use among adults over 65 may explain the increase in fall-related deaths in the United States, which tripled from 1990 to 2023. The team’s discussion emphasized t…

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Retirement Ages Going Up in Denmark and China, Celebrating Birthdays, Living Choices 9-16-25 1:02:21

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In this episode of News for the Ages Ellen Khalifa highlighted an article by Dr. Joe Coughlin on the rising retirement ages in Denmark and China, emphasizing the need for workplace redesign, upskilling, and proactive wellness. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury shared an article by Myrna Marofsky on celebrating 80 with joy, focusing on positive reminiscence…

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Lori H. Schwartz, StoryTech; Anthony Cirillo, Sage Stream; and Evan Edelist, Environmental Gerontologist and Filmmaker 56:14

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The Rethinking Aging Club meeting on September 11 featured discussions on streaming film and sound entertainment and edutainment for aging populations. Lori Schwartz highlighted the rise of niche streaming services targeting older demographics, such as PBS Passport and Brick Box, and the growing importance of entertainment and edutainment on YouTub…

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SuperAgers, How to Plan for Aging in Place 9-2-25 53:20

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Debbie Howard presented on "SuperAgers," highlighting research from Northwestern University showing that sociability and a thicker cingulate gyrus region are key factors. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury discussed an article from Kiplinger on aging in place, emphasizing the importance of self-assessment, home modifications, and community support. The Kipl…

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Cooperative Housing for Older Adults 8-26-25 54:37

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This episode we focused on cooperative housing for older adults with a series of three articles, highlighting benefits like community support and mutual aid. Elizabeth Magayon Fleury shared insights from The Guardian, noting Denmark's lead in cohousing with 80,000 seniors planning moves. Benjamin Surmi presented Axios' article on Des Moines' Artesi…

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Wellness Products with Miri Berger, Dr. Namrata Bagaria and Carol Chiang OT 57:38

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August is Wellness Month. We focused on Wellness Products. Miri Berger from 6Degrees explained their technology converting human motion into digital commands, aiding independence and pain reduction, with ongoing clinical trials at the VA and Mass General Brigham. Dr. Namrata Bagaria from Music and Memory Junction highlighted their nostalgia-based m…

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Generational Divides in Company Culture What Gen Z Wants, Senior Living Care and Resident Rates, Long Term Care 8-19-25 59:24

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This episode discussed intergenerational workplace dynamics, highlighting the challenges and benefits of having four generations working together. Ellen Khalifa presented an article from Newsweek, noting that Gen Z will make up 30% of the workforce by 2030, emphasizing the need for companies to adapt to their preferences, such as continuous feedbac…

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Ageism, Senior Centers 8-12-25 50:33

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We discussed the benefits of senior centers in promoting healthy aging, highlighting their role in social engagement, assistance, outings, active aging, learning opportunities, nutritious dining, community support, and volunteer activities. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury emphasized the need for rebranding senior centers as community centers to avoid the…

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Project Updates with Teton.ai, Keep It Saved and The Art 2 Aging 57:29

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With a special introduction by Benjamin Surmi, Mikkel Wad Thorsen from Teton.ai presented an AI-driven system for personalized care in senior living and hospitals, aiming for a 4-5x return on investment. Gerard Ibarra introduced Keep It Saved, a digital legacy platform offering free and $10/month plans to organize critical data. Chris Henry discuss…

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New Alzheimer's Association Study on Brain Health Diet and Exercise, Getting Enough Protein, How to Advocate for an Older Loved One in the Hospital 8-5-25 1:04:10

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Benjamin Surmi highlighted a significant study reported by NPR July 28, 2025, showing that structured lifestyle changes, including exercise and diet, can improve brain health and reduce dementia risk. The Alzheimer's Association's $40 million commitment to implementing these findings was noted. Ellen Khalifa discussed the importance of protein inta…

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AARP July 2025 Family Caregiver Report, Respecting Physical Labor Staff in Senior Living 7-29-25 59:44

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We discussed AARP's new report released in July on caregiving in the U.S. for 2025. The report highlights the need for policy changes, including federal tax credits, paid family leave, and better training for caregivers. The discussion also touched on the importance of treating caregiving as a respected profession and the potential role of immigrat…

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Selfcare with El Paso Manual Physical Therapy, MyUTI and Houston Bionics 48:51

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We featured three great self-care offerings all available at home. Dr. David Middaugh from El Paso Manual Physical Therapy made a clear case for non-surgical alternatives for osteoarthritis, emphasizing exercise and lifestyle changes. Utku Pehlivan from Houston Bionics introduced exoskeleton technology for in-home stroke rehabilitation, highlightin…

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Middle Age Changes for Taste and Touch, 55+ Community Choices, Smart Home Reality Check 7-22-25 1:00:28

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We discussed the impact of aging on the senses, focusing on taste and touch. Ray Gordon highlighted that taste changes in middle age due to reduced taste buds and olfactory receptors, suggesting hydration and nutrient-rich diets for taste and smell, as well as physical therapy to improve the performance of proprioception receptors in one’s feet. Ho…

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Fall River Eldercare Emergency Protocols, Technology Use May Lower Dementia Risk, Reverse Mortgage Pros and Cons 7-15-25 58:45

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Ellen Khalifa presented a CNN article on technology use lowering dementia risk, noting a 42% reduction in cognitive impairment from tech use. Benjamin Surmi reported on two articles on a well publicized senior living fire in Massachusetts, leading to a discussion of the importance of considering city resources and emergency services when choosing a…

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Marketing Tips for Founders with Shel Symonds, Jessica Tillery and Andreas Mueller 1:05:15

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This Rethinking Aging Club Podcast episode featured marketing tips for founders. Shel Symonds emphasized the importance of customer testimonials and humor in marketing, sharing her experiences with her first start up as well as Theora Care's AI-powered situational awareness platform. Jessica Tillery highlighted the effectiveness of traditional medi…

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NASA Themed Senior Living, Cost of Home Care, Joseph Coughlin Weather Factors in Retirement Location Choices 7-1-25 56:26

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June is National Alzheimers and Brain Awareness Month. Maude’s Ventures seed funding for early-stage dementia related innovation projects application deadline is July 7. This year includes a section for teenage applicants. Benjamin Surmi shared an article about a NASA-themed senior living community in Houston, highlighting the importance of theming…

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Long Term Care What to Know, Bradley Cooper Caregiving PBS Documentary, Goldman Sachs 2025 Report on Global Aging 6-24-25 1:02:44

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Elizabeth Magallon Fleury highlighted a New York Times article by Mark Miller, noting the rising demand for long-term care due to an aging population and a shortage of workers, exacerbated by low wages and immigration policies. The article emphasized the misconception that Medicare covers long-term care and suggested planning for care costs. Debbie…

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Dementia Products from Eugeria, Neurotrack and TapRoot’s elbi app 55:37

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Valerie Larochelle of Eugeria highlighted their consumer facing e-commerce platform for vetted, dignifying products for dementia care as well as a B:B offering for memory care including the Idem smart calendar clock, the CRDL and Geri Gadgets. Elli Kaplan of Neurotrack emphasized their digital tools for early detection and monitoring of cognitive i…

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Bone Health of Interest to Gen Z and Millennials, UK Doctors Solution for Superbugs, Caregiving is Tough 6-17-25 1:00:52

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Ellen Khalifa highlighted a Women's Health article on bone health, emphasizing the importance of early prevention and the rising rates of osteoporosis among younger generations. Dr. Zalan Alam discussed a BBC article on using "poo pills" to treat antibiotic-resistant infections, noting the potential of gut microbiome therapy. Debbie Howard shared a…

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CES 2025 Highlights with Birdfy, yoctoMat and Ossist 53:53

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Estelle Yang presented Birdfy, a smart bird feeder that captures bird activity and identifies species, raising over $400,000 to support both society and nature, contributing to causes such as bird conservation, social welfare programs including elderly care centers, educational birding initiatives, and accessibility-focused networks like Birdabilit…

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Actors of a Certain Age, Rebranding Retirement, How to Retire 6-3-25 57:15

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This episode explored the cultural shift in Hollywood's portrayal of aging women, highlighting the success of actresses like Demi Moore and the need for businesses to support older female talent. The discussion also covered the evolving concept of retirement, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and continuous engagement. Statistics from the E…

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Social Isolation and Connection with Friendi.fi, Vermut and Happy Talks 39:33

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This episode focused on social isolation and connections. Victor Wang introduced Friendi.fi (pronounced “friendify”) a platform using AI to combat loneliness among older adults, highlighting its success in PACE programs and its mission to scale to millions. Friendi.fi was a spin-out from Care.Coach, Victor’s first startup. Fernando Dellepiane share…

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Caregiving Benefits Employees Need at Every Stage, AARP on Vision, Hip Exercises 5-27-25 49:32

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Debbie Howard highlighted an article emphasizing the importance of caregiving benefits, noting that 75% of employees are caregivers and flexible work options can reduce turnover by 25%. Ray Gordon's article on vision changes due to presbyopia and aging mentioned that over 50% of people over 57 have vision impairment, and regular eye exams are cruci…

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Hearing Innovation with Bill Schiffmiller, Andy Bellavia, Brian Maguire and Alex Westner 51:59

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May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month. Debbie Howard provided an introduction to the hearing topic. Bill Schiffmiller highlighted the shift from traditional hearing aids to more inclusive designs, emphasizing the importance of auditory accessibility. Andy Bellavia spoke about Auracast, hearing aid fashion and the impact of Apple's FDA-appro…

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Geriatrician Advice as They Age, AARP on Hearing, Risk Factors for Dementia, Depression and Stroke 5-20-25 56:30

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May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, Mental Health Month, Older Americans Month and Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury shared insights from geriatricians on aging as they themselves are now aging, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and finding meaningful projects. Ray Gordon presented the first …

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Smart Home CES 2025 Highlights with Brava Home Smart Countertop Oven, hyve Security Smart Home Delivery Pod and Glomensio Firefly Home Number Lighting for Emergency Services 1:00:10

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We focused on Smart Home for our 12th CES 2025 Highlights show. Zac Selmon from Brava Home introduced a smart countertop oven that uses coordinated pulses of infrared light for pinpoint fast cooking. Putting a great deal of intelligence in the app in order to make it accessible for low vision and blind users has set the stage for further developmen…

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How to Use a Weighted Vest for Osteoporosis, Aging in America PBS Documentary 5-13-25 52:45

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We discussed the importance of osteoporosis awareness and prevention, highlighting a Women's Health article on using weighted vests for bone health. Note that May is osteoporosis awareness month. Ellen Khalifa emphasized starting with low weights (less than 5% body weight) and progressing gradually. Ray Gordon commented extensively on weighted exer…

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Aidar Health Mouthlab Chronic Disease Incident Prediction, Wesper Sleep Apnea Diagnostics Device Patch and App, GOES Health Wilderness Support 53:53

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This episode featured three AgeTech Collaborative from AARP Portfolio Companies. Our theme was Wellness. Sathya Elumalai from Aidar Health discussed MouthLab, a non-invasive health assessment device measuring 10 parameters in 30 seconds, aimed at long-term care facilities. Devon Lodge from Wesper presented their clinical-grade at-home sleep testing…

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Potential New Treatment for Parkinsons, Retirement Planning When Disaster Hits, Lawrence Kosick on Older Adult Workers, Actors of a Certain Age 2025 Streaming Recommendations 4-29-25 1:05:22

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Elizabeth Magallon Fleury shared an article on LA residents affected by wildfires, emphasizing the challenges of rebuilding at retirement age and the importance of insurance reviews. Ray Gordon discussed a BBC Science Focus article on a new protein discovery that could lead to Parkinson's treatments. Debbie Howard highlighted a World Economic Forum…

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CES 2025 Highlights with Ceragem, Travelsist and Jelly Drops 55:57

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This was our 11th CES 2025 Highlights show. Brian Yang from Ceragem International explained their home health care platform, which includes massage bed and chair personalized wellness devices, available at Costco and through their 11 wellness centers, with plans to expand to 200. Ceragem won six product innovation awards at CES 2025. Veronica Woodr…

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Marion Nestle Nutritionist, Aging Women’s Brains, How to Have the Elders Driving Conversation 4-22-25 59:14

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We discussed an article by Elizabeth Dunn on Dr. Marion Nestle, an 88-year-old nutritionist, emphasizing a varied diet, portion control, and limiting junk food - introduced by Debbie Howard. Ray Gordon presented studies on aging women's brains, noting a gene that slows brain aging in females and conflicting results on hormone therapy and Alzheimer'…

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Brain Health with Virtuleap and cōpe 46:27

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This was our tenth CES 2025 highlights show. This time we focused on brain health with two great speakers. Amir Bozorgzadeh introduced Enhanced VR, a cognitive training app that uses VR to improve attention and concentration, and Cogniclear VR, a cognitive screening tool. Enhanced VR has shown therapeutic benefits in ADHD, mild cognitive impairment…

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Parkinson's Adaptive Deep Stimulation Brain Treatment, Ten Things a Neurologist Recommends for Your Brain Health, Future of Senior Housing by Joe Coughlin, Solo Aging 4-15-25 58:13

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Presented by Ray Gordon, Architect, Urban Planner, Futurist and Former Pratt Institute Grad School Professor SF Chronicle 4-5-25 Parkinson's Adaptive Deep Stimulation Brain Treatment by Jack Lee https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/parkinsons-adaptive-deep-brain-stimulation-20235058.php Apple Access: https://apple.news/AJftjfUnGQIuKm1f39XZlZQ…

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Honoring World Parkinson's Day April 11 and Parkinson’s Awareness Month with Advocacy and Speech Therapy 55:43

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We honored World Parkinson’s Day (April 22, 2025) and Parkinson’s Awareness Month with this episode focused on Parkinson’s Advocacy and Speech Therapy. We also got an update on the Whispp app which provides AI Assistive Voice Technology but is not specifically intended for Parkinson's patients. Follow PD Avengers on their social media links to lear…

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Healthy Brain Retirement, Bradley Cooper PBS Caregiving Film, Resistance Exercise for Brain Health Robert Love 4-8-25 55:29

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Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International NYTimes 3-26-25 Planning for Retirement with Attention to the Brain by Mohana Ravindranath https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/well/mind/retirement-brain-mental-health-tips.html Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury CAPS, Life's Encore Planning MS News Today 3-27-25 Wellbeing Announces Caregiv…

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CES 2025 Highlights with Digbi Health, GlucoSense and Hibiscus Health 50:42

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Our ninth CES 2025 Highlights show celebrated the National Month of Nutrition with special attention to Diabetes. Jonathan Fitch introduced GlucoSense, a digital health app integrating CGMs, Apple Health, Peloton and more than 8 other devices to simplify diabetes management into a single glucose score, aiming to improve patient compliance. This fre…

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Parkinson's Gut Bacteria, Singapore’s Urban Planning for Wellness, Innovation Hubs Boston, Older Adults Blood Sugar Monitoring 3-25-25 56:17

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Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities ScienceAlert 3-23-25 Parkinson's Gut Bacteria Link Suggests an Unexpected, Simple Treatment by Tessa Koumoundouros https://www.sciencealert.com/parkinsons-gut-bacteria-link-suggests-an-unexpected-simple-treatment Natasha McBride Gut and Psychology Syndrome: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/978904.…

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CES 2025 Highlights AgeTech Atlanta 54:30

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Our eighth CES 2025 Highlights show. This time we featured AgeTech Atlanta with its co-Founder Jeff Gray and two exhibitors from the AgeTech Pavilion in the Venetian at CES. Our discussions began with an overview of AgeTech Atlanta from Jeff followed with a discussion about AgeTech ventures that don’t make it. Jeff had several very useful things to…

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Strength Training, Senior Living Referrals, Biological Age 3-18-25 58:15

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Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan LA Times 10-9-24 Strength Training as We Age by Deborah Vankin https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-10-09/how-to-strength-train-aging-avoid-injury TRX was mentioned in the discussion. Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities Senior Housing News 2-26-25 Senior Livin…

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National Nutrition Month with Noosheen Hashemi CEO January AI and Carolyn O’Neil RDN CES 2025 Highlights 54:48

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This was our Seventh CES 2025 Highlights show. We honored the National Month of Nutrition, National RDN Day and International Women’s Day. Linda met both Carolyn and Noosheen at their excellent CES Nutrition panel. Carolyn O’Neil RDN provided an introduction to the topic of nutrition. She stressed the need for variety, moderation, and balance in di…

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Robotic Pets Help Dementia and Depression, Memory Care Challenges for Couples, NIC Conference Value Based Care 3-11-25 50:18

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Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International Forbes 2-26-25 Robotic Pets Can Dramatically Improve The Lives Of Older Adults With Dementia And Depression by Tom Chiodo https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomchiodo/2025/02/26/robotic-pets-can-dramatically-improve-the-lives-of-older-adults-with-dementia-and-depression/ Ray Gordon mentioned seeing …

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FemTech CES 2025 Highlights with Eli Health Hormometer, Perry App and Embr Labs Embr Wave for International Women's Day 48:53

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Our sixth CES 2025 Highlights show, we focused on Femtech in honor of International Women's Day. Sam introduced Embr Wave, a stylish wristband wearable providing both heating and cooling to manage hot flashes and stress with 200,000 customers reached. The Embr Wave retails for $299 or via a $20/month rental option. AI to predict hot flashes is in d…

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Brilliant Minds Investment Fund Bets on 50 plus Entrepreneurs, Fighting Ageism, Maddy Dychtwald Longevity Tips, Oscars Corner 3-4-25 48:18

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Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury CAPS, Life's Encore Planning WSJ 2-7-25 Investor Betting on People In Their 50s / 60s Because Older Is Better by Ben Cohen https://www.wsj.com/business/entrepreneurship/the-investor-betting-on-people-in-their-50s-and-60sbecause-older-is-better-f19fd19b "Brilliant Minds," is the name of the fund in the WSJ arti…

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CES 2025 Highlights with Kami Vision, ONSCREEN and Tech Commentator Jared Bendis 1:00:08

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This was our fifth CES 2025 Highlights show. Steve Ewell, CTA Foundation Executive Director spoke about Costin’s CTA Foundation 2025 Innovation Challenge win. Austin Isburgh from Kami Vision introduced their fall detection AI technology, which uses cameras to detect falls and prevent them. The B2C product costs $100 for the camera and $45/month for…

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BMI Definition and Measurement Report, Social Connection MPTF Senior Living Memoir Writing Group, Living Alone Mortality Risk for Older Adults Study 2-25-25 54:39

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Presented by Ray Gordon, Architect, Urban Planner, Futurist and former Pratt Institute Grad School Professor, Boomer Tech Talk - Home of Rethinking Aging Club Podcasts NY Times 1-14-25 BMI Obesity Definition by Gina Kolata https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/health/bmi-obesity-definition.html Study: The Commission's 58 experts spent years on the rep…

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CES 2025 Highlights Kalogon Smart Seating, Blueberry Technology BBGo, Vasco Translators 54:15

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Our fourth CES 2025 Highlights featured three great speakers. Tim Balz from Kalagon introduced smart seating technology to prevent pressure sores, clinically proven to reduce pain and fatigue, and fully reimbursable under Medicare. Rajeev Ramanath from Blueberry Technology presented BBGo, an autonomous wheelchair initially for airports, achieving 9…

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HealthSpan Declining in USA, Warren Buffett Advice Talk to Kids About Will, Forgotten Middle in Senior Living 2-18-25 53:29

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Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan WSJ 1-13-25 Your Healthspan is as Important as your Lifespan and it is Declining by Alex Janin https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/americans-unhealthy-chronic-disease-3f35c9f5 Apple access: https://apple.news/A5tbl1McLRRGuX_CTO_Tlqg Benjamin Surmi recommended https://www.westonapr…

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Unexpected Retirement Expenses, Spare Bedrooms, Dementia Statistics 2-11-25 59:31

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Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury CAPS, Life's Encore Planning AARP updated 1-16-25 Sneaky Retirement Expenses https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2023/most-common-underestimated-expenses.html Discussion Best Budgeting Apps Kanopy - for free streaming film through the public library Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Hea…

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CES 2025 Highlights Caregiver Friendly Products with Ageless Innovation, Ōmcare and Threshold Care 54:56

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Our CES 2025 highlights shows continued with this third episode featuring caregiver-friendly products for aging adults. Ted Fischer from Ageless Innovation discussed their Joy for All brand, which includes robotic pets and games designed to combat loneliness and isolation. They introduced a new game for CES 2025 - Yahtzee Slots. Lisa Lavin from Ōmc…

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