Posts by Linda Sherman
Becca Levy New Study, Oscar Nominee Retirement Plan, Smart Home by Rick Robinson, Older Actor Oscars 2026 Representation 3-17-26
On our March 17, 2026 News for the Ages episode, we discussed a new Yale study by Becca Levy that found nearly half of adults aged 65 and older actually improved in cognitive or physical function over 12 years. As in Levy’s previous work, the study did highlight the importance of positive age beliefs. We…
Read MoreLongevity with Sensate and Elemind
We featured two founder CEO’s with outstanding affordable longevity products. Both of these brilliant women and their teams provided ten minute lie-down experiences for attendees in the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP pavilion at CES 2026. Anna Gudmundson explained how Sensate uses low-frequency sound vibrations to tune the vagus nerve. She noted the results of a…
Read MoreSex Health | Five Conversations to Have with Your Parents | 3-10-26
This episode of News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club was recorded on March 10, 2026. Today we had three articles from the NY Times, two on sexual health. One reported on by Linda, was specifically on things men should know about their own sexual health. Ellen reported on Sex Span, in this article…
Read More65 Outdated Demarcation, Senior Living Community Outreach by Residents, Older Employees Can Provide Competitive Edge 3-3-26
Our News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club March 3, 2026 podcast episode. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury shared an article by author Ken Stern highlighting the outdated notion of old age at 65, given the increasing life expectancy and physical capabilities of older adults. Benjamin Surmi presented a report on community service projects by Koelsch…
Read MoreMobility with Skip, ATDev and Nuvio
Our February 26, 2026 Rethinking Aging Club Podcast was focused on outstanding mobility innovations. Tess Jarrett from Skip discussed their lightweight, battery-powered exoskeleton, MO/GO targeting a 2027 launch. Skip started out of a moonshot program at Google X. Todd Roberts from ATDev highlighted their Reflex device, for post-surgery rehab, with plans for broader joint applications.…
Read MoreGLP-1s as Longevity Drugs, Private Equity in 401Ks, Age in Place for 1500 Dollars 2-24-26
Our News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club, February 24, 2026 episode. Ellen Khalifa discussed the potential of GLP-1 drugs as longevity drugs. Benjamin Surmi addressed the shift of 401(k) investments into private equity, emphasizing the complexities and regulatory changes involved. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury shared practical aging-in-place modifications, such as better lighting, staircase rails,…
Read MoreOlder Athletes Sports Health, Lonely Seniors Turning to AI Bots for Companionship, AI Diagnoses 2-17-26
In our 2-17-26 News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club episode we discussed the benefits of sports for older adults, emphasizing the importance of gradual participation and touched on updating equipment. The conversation also covered the use of AI in healthcare, with examples of AI outperforming human doctors in diagnoses and the potential of…
Read MoreSamuelson Furniture Sound Chairs, Tactacam Defense 360, IAI Smart Emerson SmartVoice
Michael Chalfin from Samuelson Furniture explained their innovative sound chairs, which use vibration to produce sound, benefiting seniors with hearing loss and dementia. Kelly Hover from Tactacam highlighted their defend 360 camera, designed for remote security without Wi-Fi. Various uses were discussed including construction sites and vacation homes. Michael Rodriguez from IAI Smart introduced their…
Read MoreFirst Human Cellular Reprogramming Trial Cleared by FDA, GLP-1 Muscle Mass Loss, Older Americans Quitting Weight Loss Drugs 2-10-26
Our News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club, Feb 10, 2026 episode discussed the FDA’s approval of a study on reprogramming genes to reverse eye damage in glaucoma patients using viruses carrying three reprogramming genes. The study aims to regenerate blood flow to the optic nerve. Concerns were raised about muscle loss and functional…
Read MoreLongevity – Brain Health with Nikolaos Dimitriadis PhD, Antonio Forenza PhD, Dr. Thomas Santucci
This Feb 5, 2026 Rethinking Aging Club episode focused on brain health and longevity with experts Nikolaos Dimitriadis PhD, Antonio Forenza PhD and Dr. Thomas Santucci. Niko emphasized the importance of neuroscience in business and education, highlighting the limitations of traditional market research methods. Antonio introduced AWEAR, a wearable device that tracks mental wellness continuously,…
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