Posts by Linda Sherman
CES 2025 Vision Tech Highlights with .lumen, eSight and Lighthouse Guild
Our first CES 2025 Highlights show featured three expert Vision Tech speakers. Cornel introduced .lumen, a self-driving headset for the visually impaired, which uses haptics and audio feedback, aiming for a cost of about $10,000. Cornel mentioned a helpful relationship with Nvidia. They were part of the Nvidia Inception program in 2021. “.lumen was included…
Read MoreSenior Living Costs, Family Caregivers Invisible Workforce, Taking Control of Your Health in Midlife 1-21-25
Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities McKnights Senior Living 1-17-25 Senior Living Can Put Pandemic Recovery Behind It as Occupancy Rates Reach New Highs by Kimberly Bonvissuto Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International McKnights 1-6-25 Investing in America’s Invisible Healthcare Workforce — Family Caregivers by Jason Resendez Jason Resendez is the President and CEO…
Read MoreAge-Friendly Home Design, James Chappel Golden Girls Book Review, Kay Granger Term Limits 1-14-25
Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, LifesEncore.com How a Couple of Retired Physicians Built Their Elder-Friendly Dream Home by Catherine Romano 9-6-24 WSJ on Apple News Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International New Yorker 11-25-24 How the Golden Girls Celebrated and Distorted Old Age by Daniel Immerwahr Bob Kramer’s LinkedIn post of this article Related…
Read MoreNutrition and Hydration with Strategic Dining Services and OrthoFoodie
Recorded on 12-19-24, this episode is part of our Nutrition Series as well as our Fitness and Wellness Series. Both speakers agreed on the significance of personalized nutrition and the role of fresh, nutrient-dense foods in maintaining health and managing chronic conditions. Mischulaikah Grune explained micro and macro nutrients and how the OrthoFoodie app works.…
Read MoreCaregiving Obligations for Unmarried Couples, Problems with Eliminating Cash Payment Options, Defining Aging 12-17-24
Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed, followed by Debbie’s summary of this show. Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan 12-3-24 Disagreement on Foundational Principles of Biological Aging Referenced in Discussion NIH Study 2-24-24: Is Aging a Disease? A Critical Review…
Read MoreMarketing Tips with Sally Lange, David Cravit and Robin Visser
This is a meaty discussion with actionable tips from excellent speakers. To learn the details please listen to the podcast. We discussed: The need for a consultative approach in selling agetech products and the importance of creating an aging in place marketplace. The importance of combining traditional marketing methods with digital strategies. Segmenting the aging…
Read MoreUnitedHealthcare Aftermath, Happy Retiree Habits, Nursing Home Staffing Policy 12-10-24
Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed, followed by Debbie’s summary of this show. Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, LifesEncore.com Forbes 11-21-24 10 Habits Happy Retirees Have in Common by Wes Moss Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International 12-5-24 Anthem Anesthesia Insurance Industry Backlash…
Read MoreSmart Home with Mary Furlong, David Eby, Francisco Lasta, Cameron Carter
Linda Sherman kicked off this Smart Home episode and asked Mary Furlong to make some introductory comments. David Eby introduced Cooktop Safety, a predictive and preventive technology for kitchen fires, emphasizing its low cost and scalability. Francisco Lasta discussed inclusive design in public architecture, highlighting the importance of technology in supporting diverse needs. Cameron Carter…
Read MoreEarly Hospice Advantages, Boosting Immune System, Afib Treatment Options UK USA 12-3-24
Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, and Ray Gordon. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed. Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan McKnight’s Senior Living 11-25-24 Early Hospice Care Has Transformative Impact by Aaron Housh Dr. Zalan Alam mentioned: Spring Hill Hospice UK Day Care opportunity for family respite, bereavement…
Read MoreLuxury Senior Living for Wealthier Americans, A Place for Moms Referrals Evolution, Four Reasons Why You Should Care About Ageism, 11-26-24
Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, and Ray Gordon. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed. Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities Senior Housing News 11-18-24 A Place for Mom’s Referrals Evolution by Tim Regan Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan Fast Company 10-09-24 Four Reasons to Care if…
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