FinTech

Caregiving Obligations for Unmarried Couples, Problems with Eliminating Cash Payment Options, Defining Aging 12-17-24

By Linda Sherman / December 18, 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 12-3-24 Disagreement on Foundational Principles of Biological Aging Referenced in Discussion NIH Study 2-24-24: Is Aging a Disease? A Critical Review…

Elder Fraud, Hair Loss Science Progress, Engaging with Aging Conf 11-19-24

By Linda Sherman / November 20, 2024

Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed. Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan 10-31-24 They’re Giving Scammers All Their Money. The Kids Can’t Stop Them. By Tara Siegel Bernard In the article: FBI.gov Elder Fraud Report ic3.gov Elder Fraud Report Linda…

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…

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…

CES 2024 Highlights Part 4 – Hearing and Voice Loss Support, High Frequency Radar for Fall Detection, and Securing Valuables Digitally

By Debbie Howard / October 12, 2024

This episode’s discussion features innovations from exhibitors in the pavilion from the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP at this year’s 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) including a newly approved hearing aid, a real-time AI support speech aid for those with compromised voice quality, fall detection via high-frequency radar, and secure digital storage for safekeeping of valuables.…

Holistic Wellness through Nature, Brain and Financial Health

By Debbie Howard / September 22, 2024

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…

FinTech with SpendCare, Paytrust and VA Benefits

By Linda Sherman / September 20, 2024

Perry Halman-Peguillan explained SpendCare, a spending card for caregivers to manage finances transparently, targeting non-medical home care agencies. Marcy Lobel-Esrig highlighted Paytrust, formerly known as SilverBills, a bill-paying service for older adults, funded by NIH grants and municipal contracts. Jane Babcock educated us on VA benefits for veterans and widows, including the wartime pension and…

Alzheimers, Dementia and Brain Health

By Linda Sherman / September 15, 2024

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…

HealthHive, EverSafe, OnScreen, Positive Aging Community and Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Podcast Launch Project Updates

By Linda Sherman / August 30, 2024

Steve Farber from Health Hive discussed a virtual platform for coordinating care, emphasizing its free access for individuals and enterprise integration for revenue. HealthHive is a Public Benefit Corp. Howard Tischler explained EverSafe, a service protecting seniors from financial exploitation. Costin Tuculescu introduced OnScreen, a TV-based video calling solution for older adults. Thank you to…

Digital Wallet, Stanford Medicine Study, Health Trends to Ignore 8-20-24

By Linda Sherman / August 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 Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International NY Times Wellness 8-14-24 5 Health Trends We Debunked This Year by Julia Calderone https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/14/well/2024-health-trends.html Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury,…