Posts by Linda Sherman
How to Live to 100 Dick Van Dyke, US Withdrawal from WHO, NIC Report 2-3-26
In this News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club podcast episode recorded with a live audience on February 3rd, 2026, Elizabeth shared an article on Dick Van Dyke’s secrets to living to 100, emphasizing physical activity, playfulness, and maintaining social connections. Ellen reported on the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO, noting its potential impact…
Read MoreSenior Safety – CES 2026 Highlights
This episode focused on Senior Safety product innovations. Bill Mulholland introduced Agoyu, an AI-driven app that estimates moving costs and vets movers, benefiting consumers with free services and cost savings for movers. Bill has been able to leverage relationships with movers built over 20 plus years with a global relocation service. Brint Florkowski explained aosu…
Read MoreASHA Living Winter 2026 Report, Rendever VR for Social Connections 1-27-26
Benjamin Surmi reported on the American Seniors Housing Association’s report, “Surviving to Thriving” for our discussion. The report outlines key principles for senior living: value, inclusion, trust, agency, longevity, and systems (VI-LTS), emphasizing the need for affordable housing, outcome-based metrics, and innovative living formats like modular designs and multi-generational layouts. It highlights the importance of…
Read MoreSelect CTA Foundation Winners CES 2026 Highlights
This episode featured CTA Foundation related activities. Steve Ewell, Executive Director of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation and a Vice President focused on AgeTech and Accessibility for CTA gave us an overview of CTA Foundation activities including the new accessibility stage at CES 2026. CES (Consumer Electronic Show) is a very large trade show…
Read MoreThree Best of Wellness, Mobility and Healthtech CES 2026 Articles Discussed 1-20-26
In this episode we discussed three Best of CES 2026 articles in the wellness, mobility and healthtech categories. Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan PC Mag 1-13-26 Top Wellness Gadgets CES 2026 by Angela Moscaritolo https://www.pcmag.com/news/fit-for-the-future-top-wellness-gadgets-to-recharge-your-routine-ces-2026 Products mentioned in Ellen’s PC Mag article: Peri Tombot – Jennie Allergen Alert Dephy Sidekick…
Read MoreElder Millennials, Smart Home Products for Aging in Place 12-30-25
In this 12-30-25 News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club episode, Ellen Khalifa presented an article from New York Magazine on elder millennials, highlighting the concept of “the cliff” at ages 44 and 60, and the importance of self-acceptance and adaptability. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury presented the second part of her smart home products for…
Read MoreUK Longevity Medicine, How Exercise Slows Cancer, Smart Home Devices for Aging in Place 12-23-25
In our December 23, 2025 News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club episode Dr. Zalan Alam explained the British approach to longevity, emphasizing lifestyle interventions and social prescription over supplements. Under national health care the driver is predominantly patients’ needs, rather than demand. The importance of continuity of care and information sharing across specialities…
Read MoreMaddy Dychtwald Author Ageless Aging
Maddy Dychtwald joined us to discuss her book “Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan” Maddy’s book is a standout longevity book: It was written by women for women. It is not the opinion of one or two women, it is based on interviews with more than 100 recognized experts in…
Read MoreProject Updates Bide, Care Partner Camp and LifeLoop
Our Rethinking Aging Club Podcast episode on December 18, 2025 provided project updates from our community. Dr. Tom Adler introduced Bide, a bedside innovation designed to reduce nighttime falls, which cost the UK’s NHS £4.4 billion annually. Bide uses light and personalized voice messages to help users when they get up during the night, showing…
Read MoreCaregiving Crisis, Questions to Ask Your Elders, Memory Care Marketing, Resistance to Disability Self Identifying 12-16-25
Debbie Howard presented two articles: one on the caregiving crisis, highlighting the increasing stress and financial strain on caregivers, with the average caregiving duration at 4.5 years and rising caregiving hours. The second article focuses on questions to ask elders over the holidays to capture their life stories. Benjamin Surmi shared insights on memory care…
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