Ageism

News for the Ages Ageism, Senior Centers 8-12-25

Ageism, Senior Centers 8-12-25

By Linda Sherman / August 18, 2025

We discussed the benefits of senior centers in promoting healthy aging, highlighting their role in social engagement, assistance, outings, active aging, learning opportunities, nutritious dining, community support, and volunteer activities. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury emphasized the need for rebranding senior centers as community centers to avoid the word “senior” and encourage intergenerational interaction. We also touched…

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How to Use a Weighted Vest for Osteoporosis, Aging in America PBS Documentary News for the Ages 5-13-25

How to Use a Weighted Vest for Osteoporosis, Aging in America PBS Documentary 5-13-25

By Linda Sherman / May 17, 2025

We discussed the importance of osteoporosis awareness and prevention, highlighting a Women’s Health article on using weighted vests for bone health. Note that May is osteoporosis awareness month. Ellen Khalifa emphasized starting with low weights (less than 5% body weight) and progressing gradually. Ray Gordon commented extensively on weighted exercising and proper use of weighted…

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Marion Nestle Nutritionist, Aging Women’s Brains, How to Have the Elders Driving Conversation News for the Ages 4-22-25

Marion Nestle Nutritionist, Aging Women’s Brains, How to Have the Elders Driving Conversation 4-22-25

By Linda Sherman / April 23, 2025

We discussed an article by Elizabeth Dunn on Dr. Marion Nestle, an 88-year-old nutritionist, emphasizing a varied diet, portion control, and limiting junk food – introduced by Debbie Howard. Ray Gordon presented studies on aging women’s brains, noting a gene that slows brain aging in females and conflicting results on hormone therapy and Alzheimer’s risk.…

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Strength Training, Senior Living Referrals, Biological Age News for the Ages 3-18-25

Strength Training, Senior Living Referrals, Biological Age 3-18-25

By Linda Sherman / March 19, 2025

Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan LA Times 10-9-24 Strength Training as We Age by Deborah Vankin https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-10-09/how-to-strength-train-aging-avoid-injury TRX was mentioned in the discussion. Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities Senior Housing News 2-26-25 Senior Living Referrals by Andrew Christman https://seniorhousingnews.com/2025/02/26/inside-how-beztak-sonida-senior-living-pivoted-from-third-party-to-in-house-referrals/ Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury CAPS, Life’s Encore Planning 1-17-25…

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Brilliant Minds Investment Fund Bets on 50 plus Entrepreneurs News for the Ages 3-6-25

Brilliant Minds Investment Fund Bets on 50 plus Entrepreneurs, Fighting Ageism, Maddy Dychtwald Longevity Tips, Oscars Corner 3-4-25

By Linda Sherman / March 5, 2025

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury CAPS, Life’s Encore Planning WSJ 2-7-25 Investor Betting on People In Their 50s / 60s Because Older Is Better by Ben Cohen https://www.wsj.com/business/entrepreneurship/the-investor-betting-on-people-in-their-50s-and-60sbecause-older-is-better-f19fd19b “Brilliant Minds,” is the name of the fund in the WSJ article. Primetime Partners was mentioned by Linda They invest in companies developing products and services specifically…

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News for the Ages Gen X vs Boomers for Stress and Trendy Wellness, Gen X Retirement Challenges

Gen X vs Boomers for Stress and Trendy Wellness, Gen X Retirement Challenges, How Medicine Fails Older People, Stanford Longevity Center Century Summit, Streaming TV Picks 1-28-25

By Linda Sherman / January 30, 2025

Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities Senior Housing News 1-15-25 Gen X Less Interested in Trendy Wellness, More Stressed Than Boomers by Austin Montgomery Related: Feb 7, 2024, same author https://seniorhousingnews.com/2024/02/07/new-mather-institute-study-shines-spotlight-on-gen-xs-concerns-desires/ Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International Benzinga 1-25-25 I Don’t Think I’m Ever Going To Retire’ – How Gen X Is Getting Squeezed…

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News for the Ages Age-Friendly Home Design, James Chappel Golden Girls Book Review, Kay Granger Term Limits 1-14-25

Age-Friendly Home Design, James Chappel Golden Girls Book Review, Kay Granger Term Limits 1-14-25

By Linda Sherman / January 15, 2025

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, LifesEncore.com How a Couple of Retired Physicians Built Their Elder-Friendly Dream Home by Catherine Romano 9-6-24 WSJ on Apple News Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International New Yorker 11-25-24 How the Golden Girls Celebrated and Distorted Old Age by Daniel Immerwahr Bob Kramer’s LinkedIn post of this article Related…

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Luxury Senior Living for Wealthier Americans News for the Ages 11-26-24

Luxury Senior Living for Wealthier Americans, A Place for Moms Referrals Evolution, Four Reasons Why You Should Care About Ageism, 11-26-24

By Linda Sherman / November 27, 2024

Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, and Ray Gordon. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed. Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities Senior Housing News 11-18-24 A Place for Mom’s Referrals Evolution by Tim Regan Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan Fast Company 10-09-24 Four Reasons to Care if…

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Marketing to Baby Boomers, Aging in Place Challenges, News for the Ages 10-29-24

Marketing to Baby Boomers, Aging in Place Challenges, Senior Living Judicial Decision 10-29-24

By Linda Sherman / October 30, 2024

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 Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, LifesEncore.com Forbes 10-24-24 Why ‘Aging In Place’ Is Not Always A Good Plan by Carolyn Rosenblatt Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International Christian Science Monitor…

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Rapamycin, Aging in Place Financial Planning News for the Ages 10-8-24

Rapamycin, Aging in Place Financial Planning, Nursing Home Hurricane Evacuation Plans, Caregiver Demographics 10-8-24

By Linda Sherman / October 9, 2024

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 Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan NY Times Well 9-24-24 Rapamycin for Longevity Benefits and Risks by Dana G Smith https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/24/well/live/rapamycin-aging-longevity-benefits-risks.html The Study Mentioned during article discussion…

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