Posts by Linda Sherman
Osteoporosis Risk for Men, Menopause and Eye Health 10-21-25
October 20, 2025 was World Osteoporosis Day and October is Menopause Awareness Month. Ellen Khalifa highlighted a New York Times article on osteoporosis in men, noting that one in five men over 50 face fractures, with higher mortality rates than women. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury shared a Huffington Post article on menopause’s impact on eye health,…
Read MoreLongevity Day Club for Aging in Place, Living at Sea Month to Month, 102 Year Old Yogi, Longevity Social Connections for Introverts 10-14-25
We discussed Longevity and Living Choices in the news. Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities Senior Housing News 4-18-25 Longevity Day Club by Innovation Senior Living in Florida by Andrew Christman https://seniorhousingnews.com/2025/04/18/innovation-senior-living-to-pilot-adult-day-service-aimed-at-older-adults-living-at-home/ “I think it is important for me to lead the charge, as a middle market expert, and help my senior living colleagues see…
Read MoreLiving Choices: Understanding Long Term Care with Erin Hart, Benjamin Surmi, Stacey Eisenberg, Peter Murphy Lewis
October is Long-term Care Residents Rights Month October. October 9, 2025 is Ageism Awareness Day. Recorded on October 9, 2025, this episode is part of our Living Choices Series. Our goal was to explain through discussion with experts what “nursing homes” are as the term is used far too generically by many journalists. We touched…
Read MoreImmigration, Chief Longevity Officer, Boomer Women Economic Influence, Longevity Rules for Women 10-7-25
Ageism Awareness Day is October 9, 2025. In this News for the Ages podcast on 10-7-25, we did two articles on longevity. Note that our October 16, Rethinking Aging Club Podcast will be with Maddy Dychtwald to discuss her Ageless Aging Book. Today, Benjamin Surmi reported on a new federal immigration proposal aiming to address…
Read MoreSenior Living Opportunities, Longevity Drugs and Supplements 9-30-25
Elizabeth Magallon Fleury highlighted five key shifts: from dependency to desire, curation of experiences, technology as infrastructure, changing decision-making processes, and consumer diversity. Benjamin Surmi noted the importance of curation over care. The conversation underscored the need for senior housing to adapt to evolving consumer expectations and technological advancements. Ray Gordon gave us an update…
Read MoreLongevity: Falls Prevention and Bone Health
September 25th, our focus is Longevity — a broad theme that touches every part of healthy aging. Longevity includes falls prevention, nutrition, bone health, skin health, sexual health, dental health, brain health, multigenerational connection, sleep, and even men’s health. September 22–26, is Falls Prevention Week, so we’re exploring how balance, movement, and mindset can help…
Read MoreAre More Falls Prescription Drug Related? Best States for Older Workers 9-23-25
September 22 – 26 is Falls Prevention Awareness Week. This episode of News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club led with a New York Times article suggesting that rising prescription drug use among adults over 65 may explain the increase in fall-related deaths in the United States, which tripled from 1990 to 2023. The…
Read MoreRetirement Ages Going Up in Denmark and China, Celebrating Birthdays, Living Choices 9-16-25
In this episode of News for the Ages Ellen Khalifa highlighted an article by Dr. Joe Coughlin on the rising retirement ages in Denmark and China, emphasizing the need for workplace redesign, upskilling, and proactive wellness. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury shared an article by Myrna Marofsky on celebrating 80 with joy, focusing on positive reminiscence. Debbie…
Read MoreLori H. Schwartz, StoryTech; Anthony Cirillo, Sage Stream; and Evan Edelist, Environmental Gerontologist and Filmmaker
The Rethinking Aging Club meeting on September 11 featured discussions on streaming film and sound entertainment and edutainment for aging populations. Lori Schwartz highlighted the rise of niche streaming services targeting older demographics, such as PBS Passport and Brick Box, and the growing importance of entertainment and edutainment on YouTube. Anthony Cirillo introduced Sage Stream,…
Read MoreSuperAgers, How to Plan for Aging in Place 9-2-25
Debbie Howard presented on “SuperAgers,” highlighting research from Northwestern University showing that sociability and a thicker cingulate gyrus region are key factors. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury discussed an article from Kiplinger on aging in place, emphasizing the importance of self-assessment, home modifications, and community support. The Kiplinger article featured quotes from Occupational Therapist Carol Chang who…
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