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Retirement Planning, Caregiver Support, Family Caregiver Compensation, Medicare Planning Mistakes to Avoid 8-22-23

By Linda Sherman / June 20, 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 Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities McKnight’s Senior Living 8-21-23 Assisted Living Facility Wrongful Death Claim Legal Progress by Kimberly Bonvissuto McKnights no longer provides a live link to this…

Brain Health Memory Science, Family Caregiver Training, Senior Fitness, Menopause 8-15-23

By Linda Sherman / June 20, 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 Josef Katz, josefkatz.com, Prime Life Podcast NBC News 8-8-23 How Walking Benefits Senior Fitness by Aria Bendix https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/daily-steps-to-lower-risk-of-death-rcna98754 Presented by Gary Barg, Caregiver Media Group & caregiver.com US News…

Caregiver Resources Rethinking Aging Club Nov 4 Discussion

By Linda Sherman / November 9, 2021

It’s National Family Caregivers Month. 75% of caregivers also work full-time. This November 4th Clubhouse session generated a great discussion and list of service companies, community-based orgs, start-ups and more. The Rethinking Aging Club has been pleased to host topics related to products and services for older adults weekly Thursdays at noon Eastern time since…

Robert Kramer NIC Founder Advice to Boomers and Seniors Housing Insights

By Linda Sherman / June 18, 2018

Robert (Bob) Kramer has many important things to say about the future of “seniors housing”. The current role of the boomer in this arena is often recent or current experience choosing and managing their parents’ assisted living facility residence. Not that long from now, we boomers will be making choices for ourselves. Listen to Bob’s…

CTA Foundation: Accessible Tech for Older Adults & Disabilities, and CES Insights

By Linda Sherman / May 13, 2018

Stephen Ewell, Executive Director, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation Interviewed by Linda Sherman, Managing Editor, Boomer Tech Talk Filmed at the American Society on Aging (ASA) annual Aging in America conference (AiA18) in San Francisco March 26, 2018 Steve Ewell spoke at Mary Furlong’s concurrent Boomer Business Summit on March 28, 2018 Learn about what…

Bill Hall on Japan the Aging Society and Test Market for the Future

By Linda Sherman / May 12, 2018

Please enjoy Bill Hall, President, IPSOS Healthcare Japan and Chairman, IPSOS Business Consulting Japan being interviewed by Kyle Springer of Perth USAsia Centre Perspectives podcast on: Japan the Aging Society and Test Market for the Future. The interview discusses aging demographics, progress with products for the aging market in Japan and elsewhere, and product and…

NORC NSHAP Research Funded by National Institute on Aging

By Linda Sherman / April 24, 2018

National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP) by NORC at the University of Chicago Linda Sherman, Boomer Tech Talk, interviewer Louise Hawkley, Ph.D, Senior Research Scientist Jen Hanis-Martin, Ph.D, Research Scientist NORC at the University of Chicago NSHAP had an exhibitor booth at the Aging in America conference (AiA18) hosted by American Society on…

Prevention of Distressing and Harmful Resident-to-Resident Interactions in Dementia in Long-Term Care Homes

By Linda Sherman / April 22, 2018

As we saw in the Aging in America 2018 session on How to Reduce Senior Bullying, the topic of distressing and harmful interactions between older adults is of keen interest to professionals in the field of aging. Dr. Eilon Caspi presented a very relevant poster during the Aging in America conference hosted by American Society…

How to Reduce Bullying Between Older Adults AiA18 Conference

By Linda Sherman / April 21, 2018

Bullying Elimination Training Program for Staff and Older Adults Aging in America 2018 conference hosted by American Society on Aging. Session 2pm March 29, Golden Gate 6, Hilton Union Square, SF Patrick Arbore, EdD Director and Founder, CESP and Grief Related Services, Institute on Aging Valorie Villela Director, 30th Street Senior Center (SF) A member…

How to Set Up an iPad for Elderly Use

By Linda Sherman / December 28, 2016

A tablet can enhance the quality of life for many elderly people, especially those who are limited in their mobility or are residing in a group-home or other assisted living environment. I purchased and set up an iPad for my 90 year old father who loves to use the tablet and apps to watch videos,…