Ending Well

Longevity Inequality Among Americans, Brutal Effects of Medical Debt, How to Distribute Estate Items News for the Ages 2-4-25

Longevity Inequality Among Americans, Brutal Effects of Medical Debt, How to Distribute Estate Items 2-4-25

By Linda Sherman / February 4, 2025

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 KFF Health News 1-22-25 The Growing Inequality in Life Expectancy Among Americans by Amy Maxmen Related suggestion from Stacey Eisenberg What…

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News for the Ages Early Hospice Advantages, Boosting Immune System, 12-3-24

Early Hospice Advantages, Boosting Immune System, Afib Treatment Options UK USA 12-3-24

By Linda Sherman / December 4, 2024

Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, and Ray Gordon. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed. Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan McKnight’s Senior Living 11-25-24 Early Hospice Care Has Transformative Impact by Aaron Housh Dr. Zalan Alam mentioned: Spring Hill Hospice UK Day Care opportunity for family respite, bereavement…

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MiM, MemoMate, 1 True Health, Ventus Concierge

Wellness with MiM, MemoMate, 1 True Health, Ventus Concierge

By Debbie Howard / November 7, 2024

In this engaging discussion, we heard about three innovative AI-driven products and one high touch analog service – each of which contributes to wellness in its own way. Recorded on August 29, 2024, this episode is part of the Fitness and Wellness and the Project Updates Series. Speakers are listed in order of appearance. David Bosnak,…

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HOP into Homecare Thrive Pavilion Manage My Things

HOP into Homecare, Thrive Pavilion and Manage My Things Project Updates

By Linda Sherman / October 26, 2024

We discussed with Monica Virk, MD the need for tailored training and orientation programs for home health professionals, emphasizing the importance of adapting to unique microcultures and using technology to create personalized training. Robert Signore highlighted the potential of virtual reality to combat social isolation and improve older adults’ lives, highlighting the importance of meaningful…

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Holographic Beaming, Shareable and Secure Medical Records CES Highlights 3-7-24

CES 2024 Highlights Part 7- Holographic Beaming, Shareable and Secure Medical Records, Legacy Storytelling with Ease

By Debbie Howard / October 16, 2024

This episode’s discussion features innovations from this year’s 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), including holographic beaming anywhere in the world, a medical records organization platform that improves health outcomes, and an easier way for older loved ones to tell their stories. This show was recorded on March 7, 2024, and included the following guests in…

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CES Highlights Personalized Digital Storytelling, Haptic Visual Guidance 1-25-24

CES 2024 Highlights Part 2: Personalized Digital Storytelling, Haptic Visual Guidance, Music Therapy, Legacy Documentation

By Linda Sherman / October 10, 2024

This episode’s discussion features products that were exhibited at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show. These innovations support personalized communications through storytelling from a huge library of choices, provide a practical alternative for those with visual impairments, offer solace through music therapy to those with cognitive decline, and help older adults organize their treasured objects in…

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Interview with Susan Golden Author Stage Not Age

Rethinking Aging Club Interview with Susan Golden Author Stage Not Age

By Linda Sherman / October 5, 2024

Susan Golden Sc.D. discussed her book “Stage, Not Age,” emphasizing the $28 trillion global market for older adults by 2050. She highlighted the importance of design with, not for, older adults, citing Best Buy’s VR training for sales staff and Nike’s continuous athlete strategy. Susan also talked about the need for a caregiver connector and…

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Hospice and Palliative Care Authors and Experts

Hospice and Palliative Care Authors and Experts

By Linda Sherman / September 9, 2024

Important authors explain hospice and palliative care. Recorded on 5-4-23, this episode is part of our Ending Well series. And Ending Well is part of our Caregiving series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance. Kaishauna L. Guidry, MD, HMDC, Author, “Dr. G’s H.O.S.P.I.C.E. Pocket Guide: 7 Things Hospice Physicians Need to Know to…

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News for the Ages Palliative Care Timing, Difference Between Hospice and Palliative Care 6-18-24

Palliative Care Timing, Difference Between Hospice and Palliative Care, Home Health Tests for Heart Health, Missed Bill Payments Can be Sign of Alzheimer’s 6-18-24

By Linda Sherman / June 22, 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 Dr. Zalan Alam, MBBS, FRCGP GP Partner and Clinical Director IMC Scientific American June Issue Palliative Care Needed Sooner Than Later https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/patients-fare-better-when-they-get-palliative-care-sooner-not-later/ Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, LifesEncore.com WSJ…

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