Posts by Linda Sherman
Social Isolation and Mental Health, Self-care for Caregivers
This episode focused on social isolation and mental health for older adults and caregivers. Caroline Lawrence introduced Kind Space, an Alexa app offering daily well-being checks, interactive activities, and bedtime stories. Danielle Palli highlighted the importance of mental health awareness, noting that 1 in 5 people experience mental illness annually, and 40-70% of caregivers report…
Read MoreAARP Potential Aging Related Supreme Court Cases, Hiring Older Workers, Bad Publicity for Indeed, Broadcast TV Targeting Older Viewers Advertising 9-10-24
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 AARP 2024 Roundup of Potential Cases Supreme Court Might Be Taking Related to Aging Including class action suit technicalities https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/legal-advocacy/2024-supreme-court-preview/employment-discrimination.html https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/aarp_foundation/2024/Supreme-Cour-Preview-08.29.2024-FINAL.pdf Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Behavior Change for Health Span…
Read MoreHospice and Palliative Care Authors and Experts
Important authors explain hospice and palliative care. Recorded on 5-4-23, this episode is part of our Ending Well series. And Ending Well is part of our Caregiving series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance. Kaishauna L. Guidry, MD, HMDC, Author, “Dr. G’s H.O.S.P.I.C.E. Pocket Guide: 7 Things Hospice Physicians Need to Know to…
Read MoreProject Updates with Composure, a2 Pilot Awards, Danielle Palli, Christina Keys, Andrea Jacques
This episode provided updates from speakers on a variety of aging-related projects. Michael Phillips discussed the UN’s global digital compact, emphasizing the need for input by May 1. Steven Liu explained the A2 Collective’s $200,000 non-diluted grant Pilot Awards for AI-driven age tech projects. Jeff McSpadden shared Composure’s success in improving sleep for dementia patients…
Read MoreCaregiver Friendly Products Supporting Independent Living | Dementia Care
Dr. Chitra Dorai and board member Desiree Patno introduced Amicus Brain, a conversational-AI “trusted partner” for families living with dementia from diagnosis through end-of-life. Built with, by, and for users, this innovation gives evidence-based, clinically sourced guidance, resources, and day-to-day care coaching via phone/tablet – aiming to boost caregiver confidence, control, and time savings. Joseph…
Read MoreRobotics Featuring Camino Mobility, Social Robots, Cosmos Robotics
Carol Chiang introduced Duncan Orrell-Jones and discussed the potential of the Camino mobility rollator for aiding in Parkinson’s treatment. Duncan Orrell-Jones from Camino Mobility, who discussed their smart walker designed to track gait metrics and improve mobility. He explained the inspiration behind Camino Mobility, including making devices less clunky and more assistive. Lee St. James…
Read MoreMarketing Tips for Founders with Danielle Duplin, Irene Koehler, Grace Andruszkiewicz, Michael Phillips and Debbie Howard
Our marketing experts offered actionable tips for founders in the AgeTech space. Michael from AARP shared the latest AARP Tech Trends on technology use by adults 50 plus years old. Grace from Intuition Robotics discussed the challenges of marketing ElliQ, a digital companion for older adults, emphasizing the use of in-person events and video brochures.…
Read MoreMarc Ronick Podcasting Advice; Filmmakers Melissa Davey, Kitty Norton; SaltBox Andrew Patino
You will find excellent podcasting advice in this episode from expert Marc Ronick. Important filmmakers in our field of Rethinking Aging Melissa Davey and Kitty Norton joined us to contribute what they have learned about marketing film projects. We apologize that bits of the recording quality on this episode are not perfect. The content is…
Read MoreCommunity Building with Positive Aging Community, Koelsch Communities, Kuel Life, Today’s Caregiver, San Diego Futures Foundation
This episode focused on community building and community engagement strategies. Jack Perez discussed her Kuel Life initiative, emphasizing the need for midlife and beyond support using a model that includes membership, content from experts and product offerings from sponsors. Gary Barg highlighted the importance of personal stories in caregiver communities, noting the success of his…
Read MoreProject Updates Women Helping Women
This episode focused on celebrating Women’s History Month and highlighting the contributions of women in various fields. We featured women whose work helps other women. Karen Lorre (formerly married to Chuck Lorre), discussed her age reversal coaching and the impact of positive beliefs on aging. Karen Sands emphasized the importance of the longevity economy and…
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