Film
You will find excellent podcasting advice in this episode from expert Marc Ronick. Important filmmakers in our field of Rethinking Aging Melissa Davey and Kitty Norton joined us to contribute what they have learned about marketing film projects. We apologize that bits of the recording quality on this episode are not perfect. The content is…
Streaming Film Entertainment and Edutainment is one of our favorite topics. This episode included the challenges and successes in producing films that address aging issues, such as Sky Bergman’s “Lives Well Lived” and Susie Singer Carter’s latest project. Joe Hausch discussed Photavia’s mission to create inclusive edutainment for seniors, highlighting their partnerships with Tranquility Lifestyle…
We enjoyed updates on a variety of topics including senior marketing, caregiving film making, consumer PT at home, neurological diagnostics for faster interventions, plus and minus of designing age tech running on platforms like Alexa, and peel away bed sheets. Recorded on August 4, 2022, this episode is part of our Project Updates Series. Speakers…
Joe Hausch from Photavia noted that music is found to be a powerful tool for reducing anxiety and improving engagement in care settings. Michael Phillips from AARP emphasized the need for standards to help older adults navigate tech products. Liz from GetSetUp shared their startup accelerator and job skills training for older workers. She mentioned…
This episode celebrated International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month by sharing insights and experiences of women in the Rethinking Aging Club community. Key speakers included Sky Bergman, who discussed her film “Lives Well Lived,” which highlights positive aging stories and her discussion guide; Susie Singer Carter, who shared her film “My Mom and the…
This episode focused on digital skills training for older adults, emphasizing the importance of making technology accessible and engaging. GetSetUp, a video social learning platform, tailors tech training to different skill levels, fostering confidence through peer communication. Aging Connected and Senior Planet provide virtual technology training, addressing the digital divide among older adults. Debbie Howard…
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 Ray Gordon, Architect / Urban Planner / Futurist AARP Magazine June/July 2024 Your Hands Can Tell You A Lot About Your Health by Beth Howard https://www.aarp.org/publications/magazines/aarp-the-magazine-june-july-2024/page23 Apple News Access: https://apple.news/AginXEAg5ShebSRcLJEPyjw Comment…
Streaming entertainment and edutainment for, about and including older adults was our topic for the Age-Friendly Products Alliance room hosted by the Rethinking Aging Club on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Only Murders in the Building, Saltbox TV, Zinnia TV, Seniors Junction and much more was discussed. Film in its various forms is a tool to…
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,…
