Posts by Linda Sherman
Authors Featuring Bradley Schurman and Kerry Hannon
We were honored to have leading authors Bradley Schurman and Kerry Hannon join us for a discussion of their books. Book publicist Robert Newman provided book promotion tips to all authors in our field. Our own Debbie Howard spoke about her Caregiving Crisis book. Bradley Schurman gave some insights from his “The Super Age Decoding…
Read MoreProject Updates with Virtual Senior Center, Dance4Healing, Joan Green, Dr. Zalan Alam, Michael Mann, Jenn Lagemann and Carole Douglis
This episode honored Earth Day. Introduced by Ilyse Veron, Carole Douglis spoke about her new book “Climate Restoration” launching for Earth Day. Michael Mann enjoys working with health care related startups and is also passionate about art. He published “Longevity Unleashed – Health Span Opportunity” book in 2025 Ana Semedo shared about SelfHelp which has…
Read MoreTrust in Doctors Declines, College Reinvention Programs Boom, Forbes 50 Over 50 8-6-24
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 Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International MedPage Today 7-31-24 Trust in Doctors Crashed During the COVID Pandemic — And Remains Low by Katherine Kahn https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/trust-in-physicians-hospitals-drops-from-covid-19-pandemic-to-early-2024 Recommended by Benjamin Surmi during…
Read MorePhotavia, GetSetUp, Zinnia TV, Clara Berta Art, Laura Caron-Parker OT Project Updates
Joe Hausch from Photavia noted that music is found to be a powerful tool for reducing anxiety and improving engagement in care settings. Michael Phillips from AARP emphasized the need for standards to help older adults navigate tech products. Liz from GetSetUp shared their startup accelerator and job skills training for older workers. She mentioned…
Read MoreNutrition and Hydration for Older Adults, Leading Assisted Living Chef Secrets
Learn about nutrition for older adults. Why haven’t we devoted more space for this category at retail? Mature dogs get more space for their dog food. Star Director of Culinary Services for Koelsch Communities shares secrets to making easily consumed food more tasty. Hydration is very important for older adults, especially for those with dementia.…
Read MoreFitness, Fall Prevention, AgeTech Product Founders Design Discussion
Experts in Fitness and AgeTech discussed the importance of designing both products and digital platforms with accessibility in mind, user testing, and collaboration with healthcare entities. They also emphasized the need for tailoring fitness programs for seniors with dementia and supporting caregivers. This outstanding group of leaders includes product founders. Recorded on 3-17-22, this episode…
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day with Sky Bergman, Susie Singer Carter, Melissa Davey, Dr. Zhu Shen, Jennifer Lagemann, Bonnie Marcus, Clara Berta, Debbie Howard and Ilyse Veron
This episode celebrated International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month by sharing insights and experiences of women in the Rethinking Aging Club community. Key speakers included Sky Bergman, who discussed her film “Lives Well Lived,” which highlights positive aging stories and her discussion guide; Susie Singer Carter, who shared her film “My Mom and the…
Read MoreCaregiver Friendly Products Braze Mobility, PeelAways, Intuition Robotics, TheGerontechnologist, LivPact, EB Lifestyle, ABBY and Koelsch Communities
This episode focused on caregiver-friendly and mobility products. Key presentations included John Debenedette’s Abby, a lightweight, foldable smart wheelchair, and Dr. Puja Viswanathan’s Brave Mobility blind spot sensors for wheelchairs. Daniel Rumack discussed Robotics Care’s bathing machine for independent hygiene. Maxwell Cohen introduced Peel Away Labs’ multi-layered bed sheets for easy changes. Dor Skuler highlighted…
Read MoreCaregiver Friendly Products and Services
Pedro Ruiz of IDEO U reminded us of the importance of human-centered design. Frances West emphasized digital inclusion for aging and disability markets. Liz Miller from GetSetUp shared their social learning platform with over 4 million users. Deborah Harlow discussed community solutions for caregivers. Nathalie de Vazeille introduced StackCare, a passive monitoring system for seniors.…
Read MoreDigital Skills Training with GetSetUp, Koelsch Communities, Saltbox TV, OATS, CarterJMRN, Lives Well Lived, Brett Adler, Joan Green, Frances West, Daniel Marrello and Gary Barg
This episode focused on digital skills training for older adults, emphasizing the importance of making technology accessible and engaging. GetSetUp, a video social learning platform, tailors tech training to different skill levels, fostering confidence through peer communication. Aging Connected and Senior Planet provide virtual technology training, addressing the digital divide among older adults. Debbie Howard…
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