Posts by Linda Sherman
Marketing Tips for Founders
I wanted to share the Hawke Media marketing agency with our community because I believe what they are doing is unique and very useful for startups and SMB’s. During this episode, we got insight into Erik Huberman’s perspective on marketing strategy and learned about Hawke Ventures as well. Dr. Mary Beth McCabe is doing what…
Read MoreStrong Glutes for Longevity, Seniors Seeking Roommates, Humanoid Robots for Dementia Care, Key Youth Associated Proteins 6-2-26
Hosted by Linda Sherman and Ray Gordon this was News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club recorded on June 2 2026. Debbie Howard reported on the importance of glute strength to longevity and ran through exercises like glute bridges and squats to strengthen different sets of glute muscles. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury reported on seniors…
Read MoreSocial Connection and Mental Health
Our May 28th, 2026, our episode focused on social isolation and its impact on mental health, particularly among older adults. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Providing an overview, Maureen Feldman noted that one in three older adults reports feeling lonely, with loneliness linked to higher rates of depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline. Social disconnection…
Read MoreBody Builder Care Workers Japan, AgeTech for Aging in Place, Bone Health and GLP1s 5-26-26
We admired a creative solution to Japan’s nursing home crisis with the recruitment of bodybuilders, MMA fighters, and sumo wrestlers as caregivers. Ginger Griggs joined us from Japan with a New York Times article detailing how these athletes, despite being a small portion of the workforce, can positively impact care centers. We expressed hope that…
Read MoreCMS Prescription Drug Comment Window, SLTC Senior Living Alternative, Hospice Fraud 5-19-26
Benjamin Surmi walked us through the Senior Living Transformation Company (SLTC)’s efforts to modernize assisted living operations by integrating information technology, aiming to improve efficiency and resident care. Debbie Howard shared an article from Newsweek about the proposed CMS Medicare and Medicaid reforms to speed up drug approvals, emphasizing the need for public comments by…
Read MoreThine AI Companion, Care2U Mobile Urgent Care, Lunalino Home
Our May 14, 2026 Project Updates episode featured Care2U Mobile Urgent Care, Thine AI Companion and Lunalino Home. Lon Hecht, CEO of Care2You, explained their innovative model, which replaces ER visits and hospitalizations with in-home care. The model involves deploying clinicians like physician assistants, nurse practitioners, or paramedics to the home, accompanied by ER or…
Read MoreBanks Helping Vulnerable Seniors, New Osteoporosis Drug, Hospital Senior Care Training 5-12-26
We covered financial exploitation of seniors, with Elizabeth highlighting a New York Times article on banks training staff to spot scams, noting annual losses of $28 billion. Ellen shared a study on a receptor crucial for bone strength, which could lead to new treatments for osteoporosis. She listed what you should be eating and drinking…
Read MoreAging Companion Robotics, Urban Design and Traveling with Disabilities 5-5-26
Benjamin Surmi presented a Stanford report on robots for aging and disabilities, highlighting projects like Rosie, an outdoor guide dog, and an exoskeleton for better walking. Co-host Linda Sherman went deep on companion robotics by country. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury presented on innovative urban planning for aging populations, emphasizing Singapore’s Age Well SG program and the…
Read MoreAI Healthcare Training, Ending Well 4-21-26
In our News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club episode recorded on April 21, 2026, Benjamin Surmi highlighted focus in the UK on training caregivers in dementia care, emphasizing the need for effective training evaluation. Benjamin also covered AI’s role in automating documentation, staffing analysis, and onboarding in senior living. Ellen Khalifa shared insights…
Read MoreRehab Tech with Gravitrex, Accelera and Morla Moves
Our Rethinking Aging Podcast April 23, 2026 episode featured co-founders from three outstanding rehabilitation tech companies: Gravitrex, Accelera, and Morla Moves. Kira Burns from Gravitrex discussed their mobile gait trainer, which provides consistent unweighting without a motor, aiming for a $15,000 price for Skilled Nursing use. Mike Wing from Accelera highlighted their stochastic resonance stimulation…
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