Posts by Linda Sherman
CES Vision Tech with ReBokeh, Seleste, Matt Ater and Jim Harris
Recorded on February 23, 2023, this episode is part of our Vision Tech as well as our CES Highlights Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance. Jim Harris, a leading tech pundit for CES, started us with an overview of Vision Tech at CES 2023. He noted the significance of vision as a…
Read MoreNutrition Apps and Software with Jessica Cooper and Mory Bahar
This episode focused on the very important area of nutrition. Jessica Cooper, Chief Science Officer for Opsis Health, introduced Plateful, a free app that uses AI to analyze food intake and provide personalized dietary recommendations. Regretfully, Opsis Health filed for bankruptcy in March 2024. You will still benefit from learning about it. Jessica is currently…
Read MoreDental Robotics, Home Fire Prevention, Fall Detection, Caregiver Training Project Updates
In this Project Updates episode several of our participants were exhibitors or enthusiastic attendees of CES 2023. Laura Powell from Neocis Dental Robotics presented Yomi, an FDA-cleared robotic system for dental surgery, highlighting its benefits in minimizing invasive procedures and improving patient outcomes. Ken Deering from iGuard Home Solutions introduced a device that prevents kitchen…
Read MoreMarketing Tips for Founders with Bonni Kaplan DeWoskin, Subhashree Sukhu, Lynn Creasy and Debbie Howard
This show focused on marketing strategies for aging populations, emphasizing the importance of empathy, user engagement, and segmentation. Bonni Kaplan Dewoskin highlighted the need for irrational brand loyalty and shared five pitfalls in marketing high-growth startups, including neglecting strategy and aiming for perfection. Subhashree Suku discussed leveraging video testimonials and webinars for B2B marketing in…
Read MoreDigital Skills Training with OATS, Community Tech Network, Candoo Tech, OdessaConnect and Frances West
This episode focused on digital skills training and inclusivity for older adults. Michael Phillips introduced Suzanne from OATS, highlighting the impact of the COVID pandemic on older adults’ digital connectivity. Suzanne Myklebust explained the ConnectED NYCHA initiative, which distributed 10,000 internet-connected tablets to older adults in New York City Housing Authority apartments, resulting in significant…
Read MoreHealthHive, EverSafe, OnScreen, Positive Aging Community and Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Podcast Launch Project Updates
Steve Farber from Health Hive discussed a virtual platform for coordinating care, emphasizing its free access for individuals and enterprise integration for revenue. HealthHive is a Public Benefit Corp. Howard Tischler explained EverSafe, a service protecting seniors from financial exploitation. Costin Tuculescu introduced OnScreen, a TV-based video calling solution for older adults. Thank you to…
Read MoreVeterans Benefits, Food and Heart Health App, Reducing Prescriptions, Social Connections Project Updates
Elizabeth Magallon Fleury shared her business, Life’s Encore Planning, which helps families navigate caregiving and aging. Delon Canterbury is a geriatric pharmacist. GeriatRx is a Telehealth Concierge Deprescribing consulting service helping patients, providers, and senior facing businesses. Delon highlighted the importance of pharmacogenomics. Joyce Waterhouse PhD talked about the company she founded Inlet Health; and…
Read MoreLove Life Wellness Club by John Mackey, Healthspan Chronic Disease Trends in USA, Recovery from Work Out Time Out 8-27-24
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 Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities LA Times 8-8-24 Love.Life L.A.’s New Integrative Wellness Club Conceived by John Mackey, Co-Founder, Whole Foods by Deborah Vankin https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-08-08/love-life-wellness-center-los-angeles-whole-foods-john-mackey While the original article…
Read MoreNursing Shortage with Bradley Schurman, Benjamin Surmi, Carol Fujiyoshi MD and Noah Kusz for Kevala
Benjamin Surmi highlighted the loss of 400,000 nurses since the pandemic, with a need for 1.5 million more by 2028. We always love having Benjamin on the Rethinking Aging Club podcasts. He is a regular on our News for the Ages. Here is our NFTA 3-11-25. Carol Fujiyoshi noted a 27% turnover rate in some…
Read MoreProject Updates with Steve Ewell, Mary Furlong, Amy Stapleton, Julia Le Brun Billant, V Nguyen and Debbie Howard
Our Project Updates episodes allow us to feature various players in our Rethinking Aging Club community. Steve Ewell described the five winners for the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation’s Accessibility contest. This is done annually providing free booths in Eureka Park at CES for winners. Mary Furlong discussed the Washington, DC What’s Next Longevity Innovation…
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