Fitness and Wellness
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 Neuroscience News 10-7-24 Life Expectancy Growth Slows, Focus Turns to Healthier Aging Nature 10-7-24 Study Implausibility of Radical Life Extension in…
We continued with our recognition of August as National Wellness Month, hearing the fascinating story of Amy Li and her Dance4Healing. We also heard a bit more about the wide aspects encompassed by self-care and wellness from our co-hosts Debbie Howad and Linda Sherman, who are passionate advocates for leveraging creativity and thoughtful design to…
Continuing with our recognition of August as National Wellness Month, our guests shared their observations on taking small actionable steps for behavioral change, as well as on being experimental (and brave!) in exploring the options that will best work for YOUR needs. Recorded on August 8, 2024, this episode is part of the Fitness and…
Kicking off August as National Wellness Month, our guests offered valuable insights and practical advice for caregiver wellness, providing actionable steps for caregivers to enhance their mental and physical health. Recorded on August 1, 2024, this episode is part of the Fitness and Wellness Series. Speakers are listed in order of appearance. Sherry Snelling, CEO…
In this episode, we learned about the importance of planning for all aspects of caregiving as part of ensuring your own self-care needs as a caregiver (or caregiver to be), Ayurvedic nutrition and lifestyle practice as a proven tool for self-care, and dementia-friendly cruise travel as a respite option that benefits both caregivers and care…
In this episode, we heard about a new light-weight mobility option that makes it effortless for caregivers to push their care receivers without injury (even uphill!), along with a variety of physical therapist recommended innovations, and a new AI-generated caregiver support assistant. Recorded on July 18, 2024. This episode is part of the Caregiver Friendly…
Our conversation emphasized the physical, mental, and social benefits of regular exercise for adults over 50, including improved circulation, increased strength and confidence, and reduced fear and shame associated with starting an exercise program. Recorded on May 30, 2024, this episode is part of the Fitness and Wellness Series. Speakers are listed in their order…
Our discussion today included three companies that exhibited at the Ageing Asia 2024 Innovation Forum in Singapore: Living Best agetech accelerator (from Japan), Techno Gym – an at-home or in-fitness-center workout solution for optimal fitness, and Ekso Bionics – which is redefining the fit and function of exoskeletons used for mobility and rehabilitation. Carol Chiang,…
This episode is a continuation of our April 11th episode focused on products and advocacy for Parkinson’s disease in honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month and Parkinson’s Day. Desiree Mearns discussed the American Parkinson’s Disease Association’s (APDA) efforts, including a live well symposium in Boca Raton. Raleigh Dewan introduced SteadySpoon, a mechanical utensil stabilizer with 95%…
This episode honoring Parkinson’s Awareness Month focused on Parkinson’s products and advocacy, featuring discussions on various technologies and support systems. Emile Maamary introduced the Steadiwear glove, designed to reduce hand tremors in both Parkinson’s and essential tremor, with the Steadi-3 version* set for April 2025 delivery. Bruce McIntyre highlighted the Oklahoma Parkinson’s Alliance’s support groups,…
