Dementia and Brain Health
This Project Updates episode focused on updates from several age-friendly product and technology initiatives, with Kithwood and Rubato leveraging AI. Michael Phillips discussed the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s), emphasizing the importance of digital inclusion for older adults. The Secretary General laid out an ambitious goal to ensure that every man, woman and child…
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Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman and Ray Gordon. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed. Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, LifesEncore.com Fortune Well 8-20-24 Four Ways Women Can Make the Most of Their ‘Longevity Bonus’ by Alexa Mikhail Features Maddy Dychtwald, author of Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspain, and…
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Expanding on our discussions for National Wellness Month, in this episode we explore sustainability, routine, and the healing power of nature. Our expert guests dive deep into the holistic nature of wellness, including brain health and financial well-being, and offering practical tips to enhance your overall quality of life. Sherry Snelling emphasized the importance of…
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In celebration of National Self-Care Day and National Wellness Month, this episode highlights innovative platforms and creative approaches to self-care for aging adults and those who care for them – all practical and powerful tools to foster well-being, reduce social isolation, and promote creative engagement. We learned about a dynamic platform that offers accessible entertainment,…
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Celebrating National Wellness Month, this episode focused on Self Care. We looked at the contribution of hearing and brain health. We explored several solutions and approaches that can help: writing, Joy Journaling, Ayurvedic massage, and a wide variety of online courses that combine “learning” with “community.” Recorded on 8-25-22, this episode is part of our…
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This episode honored Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month! Bill Uniowski from Zinnia TV discussed their platform, which offers over 200 immersive videos designed for people with dementia, helping with engagement, anxiety reduction, and daily living activities. Benjamin Surmi, Social Gerontologist and Koelsch Communities executive, gave us a 10 minute summary of a recent one…
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With Older Americans Month in mind, in this episode we explore innovative caregiver-friendly products ranging from communications and mobility to recognizing family caregivers both at-home and in the workplace, featuring three visionary leaders who are making a difference in the caregiving space: Tavis Schriefer introduces a managed in- and outbound telephone service that provides caregivers…
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This episode provided updates from speakers on a variety of aging-related projects. Michael Phillips discussed the UN’s global digital compact, emphasizing the need for input by May 1. Steven Liu explained the A2 Collective’s $200,000 non-diluted grant Pilot Awards for AI-driven age tech projects. Jeff McSpadden shared Composure’s success in improving sleep for dementia patients…
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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 Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International Fortune 8-22-24 More Boomers and Gen X Turn to Phased Retirement amid Inflation, Health Worries by Alicia Adamczyk More and more older workers…
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In this Project Updates episode several of our participants were exhibitors or enthusiastic attendees of CES 2023. Laura Powell from Neocis Dental Robotics presented Yomi, an FDA-cleared robotic system for dental surgery, highlighting its benefits in minimizing invasive procedures and improving patient outcomes. Ken Deering from iGuard Home Solutions introduced a device that prevents kitchen…
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