Fitness and Wellness

Project Updates with Alex Rochestie, Ilyse Veron, Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, Gary Barg, Liz Miller and Michael Phillips

By Linda Sherman / August 8, 2024

Alex from Spiro 100 highlighted their fitness and wellness programs for older adults. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury discussed her consulting business for family caregivers generally aged 45 to 70, providing resources and support in the Reno area. Ilyse Veron shared insights from her 5-16-22 article with Cindy Weinstein on supporting caregivers, emphasizing cognitive reserve and the…

Nutrition and Hydration for Older Adults, Leading Assisted Living Chef Secrets

By Linda Sherman / August 6, 2024

Learn about nutrition for older adults. Why haven’t we devoted more space for this category at retail? Mature dogs get more space for their dog food. Star Director of Culinary Services for Koelsch Communities shares secrets to making easily consumed food more tasty. Hydration is very important for older adults, especially for those with dementia.…

Fitness, Fall Prevention, AgeTech Product Founders Design Discussion

By Linda Sherman / August 6, 2024

Experts in Fitness and AgeTech discussed the importance of designing both products and digital platforms with accessibility in mind, user testing, and collaboration with healthcare entities. They also emphasized the need for tailoring fitness programs for seniors with dementia and supporting caregivers. This outstanding group of leaders includes product founders. Recorded on 3-17-22, this episode…

Apple Watch as a Medical Device, Dementia Diagnosis, Geriatrics Medical Degree Support 7-30-24

By Linda Sherman / August 2, 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 Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, LifesEncore.com WSJ 6-29-24 Apple Watch Is Becoming Doctors’ Favorite Medical Device by Christopher Mims Apple Watch Is Becoming Doctors’ Favorite Medical Device https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/apple-watch-is-becoming-doctors-favorite-medical-device-af3719ec Apple News Access: https://apple.news/AfLcgHEmESVuP4qI2R7Co4Q Presented by Benjamin…

Midlife Brain Changes, Pace of Aging, Neuroscience, Brad Stulberg on Longevity 7-23-24

By Linda Sherman / July 25, 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 Longevity by Brad Stulberg Author “Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything Is Changing — Including You.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/opinion/longevity-live-longer.html Research has long shown that…

Nursing Home Emergency Power Plans, Retirement for Single Women, Supplements Discussion with UK Doctor 7-16-24

By Linda Sherman / July 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 The Guardian 7-13-24 Five Doctors on the Supplements They Swear by from Vitamin D to Lion’s Mane https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/jul/13/five-doctors-on-the-health-supplements-they-swear-by Dr.…

What Your Hands Tell You About Your Health, Actor De-aging Tom Hanks There, Unpaid Caregiver Career Costs, Sense of Smell and Brain Health 7-9-24

By Linda Sherman / July 11, 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 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…

DYI Home Wellness Tests, Aging in Place, Prior Authorization Medical Tests Medicare Advantage 6-25-24

By Linda Sherman / June 25, 2024

Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon, and Debbie Howard Additional discussion from Ellen Khalifa. 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 Washington Post 6-9-24 Buoyed by Regulatory Vacuums, Silicon Valley Is Building a Booming Online Wellness Market That Aims…

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…

Osteoporosis Prevention, Efficacy of Digital Rectal Test 5-21-24

By Linda Sherman / June 21, 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 Medical News Today 2-26-24 Female Ginseng for Osteoporosis Study https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/female-ginseng-dong-quai-new-osteoporosis-treatments Study https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acscentsci.3c01414 Presented by Dr. Zalan Alam, MBBS, FRCGP GP Partner and Clinical Director IMC Digital Rectal Test for Cancer…