Posts by Linda Sherman
Banks 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…
Read MoreNFC Device for Dementia Safety, Smart Home AI Reboot, Age Worry Study 4-14-26
Our April 14, 2026 News for Ages episode reviewed an article on innovative devices for dementia patients, including a new NFC tag system in England. We discussed the challenges of setting up smart home devices and the potential still evolving role of AI in simplifying this process. We also discussed a study on aging anxiety…
Read MoreParkinson’s Support with Doing Life Today, TouchPoint Solution and Cadense
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. April 11 is World Parkinson’s Day. We had three excellent speakers with products and a service that support people living with Parkinson’s. Bryce Perry shared his 15-year journey with Parkinson’s, emphasizing the importance of understanding Parkinson’s not just being aware of it. Bryce hosts two Parkinson’s support podcasts, is doing…
Read MoreEarly Parkinson’s Predictor, Avoiding My Parents Mistakes, Regenerative Community Co-living 4-7-26
Our News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club April 7, 2026 episode falls in the week of World Parkinson’s Day on April 11 and a Rethinking Aging Club Podcast episode on April 9th focused on Parkinson’s solutions. We began with Ray Gordon’s article and study about a potential blood test for early Parkinson’s detection.…
Read MoreLongevity Tests for Older Women, Work and Housing in the New Longevity Economy 3-31-26
Our News for the Ages March 31, 2026 episode focused on the importance of muscle strength in predicting longevity, citing a study published by JAMA Network that found stronger grip and chair stand performance significantly reduced the risk of death in older women. Ellen Khalifa and Ray Gordon provided insights into how maintaining muscle strength…
Read MoreNutrition with EatLove Pro, Jona, and Innovation Institute for Food and Health, UC Davis
March is National Nutrition Month. We were fortunate to have three high level nutrition experts join us for our discussion of nutrition for healthy longevity. Kim Fisher highlighted the importance of adequate protein and micronutrient intake for older adults, especially those on GLP-1s. She explained how the Innovation Institute for Food and Health at UC…
Read MoreHydration Tips, Chris Hemsworth Dementia Road Trip Documentary, Why Improv Skills Help Dementia Care, When Your Parents Should Stop Driving 3-24-26
Our March 24, 2026 News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club episode began with the importance of hydration, discussing a Today Show article quoting Emily Johnston PhD, who recommends drinking a full glass of water first thing in the morning. Dehydration can lead to serious health issues, including kidney problems and seizures. Ellen: “It’s…
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