Posts by Linda Sherman
Assisted Living Residents Evicted When New Owner Drops Medicaid, Medicare to Cover New Osteoporosis Test, Baby Boomer Divorces 7-21-26
In our July 21, 2026 News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club podcast episode, Benjamin Surmi talked about the challenges faced by assisted living residents when facilities drop Medicaid when an acquisition happens. The gap between Medicaid coverage and costs borne by the facility is a factor, forcing skilled nursing facilities (Nursing Homes) to…
Read MoreFintech with Prisidio, Act2Financial and MLE
Our July 9th, 2026 Fintech themed Rethinking Aging Club Podcast episode covered three important aspects of financial security and longevity with solutions that: * Help people securely organize what matters most, from documents, IDs, accounts, and passwords to valuables, memories, and legacy items, so trusted loved ones can access what they need when they need…
Read MoreGeriatric Oral Health, Caregiving Ethics, Aging in Place Renovations 7-14-26
For our July 14, 2026, News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club, we were particularly interested in Ellen Khalifa’s white paper article on barriers to geriatric oral health such as cognitive impairments, financial constraints, and lack of transportation. Oral health is something we don’t cover often, but it is very important. Ellen wanted Dr.…
Read MoreCaregiving a Parent with Dementia Who Abused You, Longevity and Immunity 6-30-26
The News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging club episode recorded June 30, 2026 tackled a heavy topic first. Debbie Howard presented an article by Katie Engelhart, which highlighted the challenges faced by caregivers who were abused by the parents they cared for, particularly those with dementia. The article revealed that at least 20% of…
Read MoreFighting Dementia Stereotypes, GLP1 Biological Aging Study, Aging in Place, 6-23-26
This News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club episode was recorded in June, which is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. We were glad to be able to include this important article from the Guardian about people living with dementia in early stages rallying to get better media representations and treatment. They have formed or…
Read MoreDementia and Brain Health with JuneBrain, Crdl and U The Mind
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain (Health) Awareness Month. New diagnostics, therapies, AI-powered tools and caregiver support solutions are transforming what’s possible for people living with dementia and for the families who care for them. Our guests today are part of that exciting movement. Sam Scott introduced a portable retinal imaging OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) device…
Read MoreLiving Choices, Corporate Ageism, Sleep Health 6-16-26
Our June 16, 2026 episode covered innovative housing options as we age; how ageism in the workplace is sabotaging corporate America and sleep health focused on preparing to sleep. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury took us through Architectural Digest’s article on senior citizens living in cruise ship condos, co-housing communities, and Florida’s retirement wonderland. Linda Sherman pointed…
Read MoreMarketing 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…
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