Posts by Linda Sherman
Project Updates with Kithwood, Rubato, Loop Village and UN GA78 Sustainable Development Goals Report for Digital Inclusion
This Project Updates episode focused on updates from several age-friendly product and technology initiatives, with Kithwood and Rubato leveraging AI. Michael Phillips discussed the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s), emphasizing the importance of digital inclusion for older adults. The Secretary General laid out an ambitious goal to ensure that every man, woman and child…
Read MoreVolunteer Product Founder Gets Marketing Advice from Our Panel of Experts
We had an unusual and useful format for this Marketing Tips for Founders episode. We found a volunteer product founder in the longevity marketplace to get advice from our experts. Natasha Williams, CEO and Founder, Phoenix Hipwear. Thank you to Mary Furlong for the suggestion. Recorded on September 28, 2023, this episode is part of…
Read MoreMarketing Tips with Betsy Rosenfeld Vargas, Benjamin Surmi, Laurie Miller and Claire Brooks
We discussed leveraging conferences in this Marketing episode. Key points included the importance of personalized follow-ups, staying at conference hotels, and using QR codes for contact information. Claire Brooks emphasized segmenting older adults into distinct groups and co-designing with stakeholders. Lori Miller highlighted the value of authenticity and personal connections in marketing. Betsy Rosenfeld Vargas…
Read MoreLiving Choices with Koelsch Communities, Town Square NW Austin, Enso Village and Eldergrow
This episode focused on alternative senior living options, featuring Benjamin Surmi, Elisa Riotica, Susan O’Connell, and James Short (standing in for Orla Concannon). Benjamin Surmi outlined the continuum of senior living, from independent living to hospice, highlighting innovative models like the village movement and dementia villages. This is a very robust summary you won’t want…
Read MoreMeditation and Brain Body Connection Tennis Tips
Recorded on 8-31-23, this episode is part of our Fitness and Wellness series. We continue to record new Rethinking Aging Club podcasts live on Thursdays. How to join live. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance. Danielle Palli, Author, and Coach, Birdland Media “Yoga involves dual tasking, doing cognitive and physical activity together, such…
Read MoreMaddy Dychtwald Ageless Aging, Outdated Career Ladder, Gov Newsom Bills to Support Dementia Patients 9-24-24
Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman and Ray Gordon. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed. Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, LifesEncore.com Fortune Well 8-20-24 Four Ways Women Can Make the Most of Their ‘Longevity Bonus’ by Alexa Mikhail Features Maddy Dychtwald, author of Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspain, and…
Read MoreNutrition and Sleep Health
This episode focused on the interconnectedness of nutrition and sleep for wellness. David Bernstein MD emphasized his “Power of Five” formula: exercise, sleep, intimacy, socialization, and managing sweets, highlighting the role of inflammation in chronic diseases. Susie Spell NP discussed lifestyle medicine, stressing the importance of nutrition, movement, restorative sleep, stress management, social connections, and…
Read MoreSocial Isolation and Intergenerational Connections with Ageless Innovation, Kinsome, Perfect Pair, Hively and Frendii
This episode focused on combating social isolation and promoting intergenerational connections. Ted Fischer from Ageless Innovation discussed reimagining classic board games like Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit for older adults, emphasizing intergenerational play. Eben Pingree introduced Kinsome, an AI-driven social journal for grandkids and grandparents to foster bonds. Madison Daminato highlighted Perfect Pair, a nonprofit connecting…
Read MoreFinTech with SpendCare, Paytrust and VA Benefits
Perry Halman-Peguillan explained SpendCare, a spending card for caregivers to manage finances transparently, targeting non-medical home care agencies. Marcy Lobel-Esrig highlighted Paytrust, formerly known as SilverBills, a bill-paying service for older adults, funded by NIH grants and municipal contracts. Jane Babcock educated us on VA benefits for veterans and widows, including the wartime pension and…
Read MoreSmart Home with Lotus, Uplyft, Toi Labs
Ryan Herd from Caregiver Smart Solutions discussed the importance of Smart Home technology for aging in place, highlighting voice-controlled toilets and showers. Parm Sarmadi from Toi Labs introduced TrueLoo, a toilet seat that tracks toileting changes to detect anomalies, improving health outcomes. Craig Misrach presented Uplyft, an FDA-registered bedside transfer system that helps with patient…
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