Fitness and Wellness

HealthSpan Declining in USA, Warren Buffett Advice Talk to Kids About Will News for the Ages 2-18-25

HealthSpan Declining in USA, Warren Buffett Advice Talk to Kids About Will, Forgotten Middle in Senior Living 2-18-25

By Linda Sherman / February 19, 2025

Ellen Khalifa’s article highlighted the gap between healthspan and lifespan, noting that healthspan is declining, with 70 becoming the new 80. We discussed nutrition and preventative care. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury shared Warren Buffett’s advice on estate planning, emphasizing the importance of discussing wills with beneficiaries. Benjamin Surmi reported on the “Forgotten middle” in senior housing,…

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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

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 the Health 2017 documentary on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80174177 Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International Next Avenue 1-10-25 The Brutal Effects of Medical Debt by…

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Senior Living Costs, Family Caregivers Invisible Workforce, Taking Control of Your Health in Midlife News for the Ages 1-21-25

Senior Living Costs, Family Caregivers Invisible Workforce, Taking Control of Your Health in Midlife 1-21-25

By Linda Sherman / January 22, 2025

Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities McKnights Senior Living 1-17-25 Senior Living Can Put Pandemic Recovery Behind It as Occupancy Rates Reach New Highs by Kimberly Bonvissuto Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International McKnights 1-6-25 Investing in America’s Invisible Healthcare Workforce — Family Caregivers by Jason Resendez Jason Resendez is the President and CEO…

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Nutrition and Hydration with Strategic Dining Services and OrthoFoodie

Nutrition and Hydration with Strategic Dining Services and OrthoFoodie

By Linda Sherman / December 20, 2024

Recorded on 12-19-24, this episode is part of our Nutrition Series as well as our Fitness and Wellness Series. Both speakers agreed on the significance of personalized nutrition and the role of fresh, nutrient-dense foods in maintaining health and managing chronic conditions. Mischulaikah Grune explained micro and macro nutrients and how the OrthoFoodie app works.…

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UnitedHealthcare Aftermath, Happy Retiree Habits News for the Ages 12-10-24

UnitedHealthcare Aftermath, Happy Retiree Habits, Nursing Home Staffing Policy 12-10-24

By Linda Sherman / December 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 Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, LifesEncore.com Forbes 11-21-24 10 Habits Happy Retirees Have in Common by Wes Moss Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International 12-5-24 Anthem Anesthesia Insurance Industry Backlash…

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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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Caregiver Friendly Care Managers, GUIDE program

Caregiver Friendly Care Managers, GUIDE program, Bedsheets

By Linda Sherman / November 13, 2024

In this episode, we explore innovative caregiver friendly products and services that support family caregivers – and their care receivers – in recognition of November as the month for both National Family Caregivers Month and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. A broad range of resources (both tech and analog) are required to manage the diverse needs of…

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Center for Innovation Conference, Range of Motion Exercises, News for the Ages 11-12-24

Center for Innovation Conference, Range of Motion Exercises, Blue Zones 11-12-24

By Linda Sherman / November 13, 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 Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities Reported on the Center for Innovation: The Green House Project and Pioneer Network Conference Nov 11-13 he is attending Linda Sherman referenced during the anti…

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Bone Health

Bone Health

By Linda Sherman / November 12, 2024

Bone and Joint Health National Action Week is October 12-18. World Osteoporosis Day is October 20. Experts joined us to talk about Bone Health, Osteoporosis, the Osteoboost product and Wellen. Note we discussed calcium supplementation precautions on our News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club show on October 15, 2024 with Dr. Zalan Alam.…

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Hearing Innovations with Charlotte Yeh

Hearing Innovations with Charlotte Yeh

By Debbie Howard / November 11, 2024

Highlighting the importance of addressing auditory health across all age groups including aging populations, and its significant impacts on quality of life. Awareness and routine hearing checks are essential to address this universal issue effectively. Recorded on October 10, 2024, this episode is part of the Fitness and Wellness Series. Speakers are listed in order…

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