Fitness and Wellness

Chair Yoga, Fitness Over 50 and Dance4Healing

By Linda Sherman / September 12, 2024

Recorded on 5-25-23, this episode is part of the Fitness and Wellness Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance. Mark Evin, Co-founder and CEO, Ludica Health – LudoFit LudoFit games promote both cognitive and physical health. Video-game exercises for balance, strength, stamina and brain health with beautiful scenery and fun-filled moments. Amy Li,…

Social Isolation and Mental Health, Self-care for Caregivers

By Linda Sherman / September 11, 2024

This episode focused on social isolation and mental health for older adults and caregivers. Caroline Lawrence introduced Kind Space, an Alexa app offering daily well-being checks, interactive activities, and bedtime stories. Danielle Palli highlighted the importance of mental health awareness, noting that 1 in 5 people experience mental illness annually, and 40-70% of caregivers report…

Hospice and Palliative Care Authors and Experts

By Linda Sherman / September 9, 2024

Important authors explain hospice and palliative care. Recorded on 5-4-23, this episode is part of our Ending Well series. And Ending Well is part of our Caregiving series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance. Kaishauna L. Guidry, MD, HMDC, Author, “Dr. G’s H.O.S.P.I.C.E. Pocket Guide: 7 Things Hospice Physicians Need to Know to…

Project Updates Women Helping Women

By Linda Sherman / September 5, 2024

This episode focused on celebrating Women’s History Month and highlighting the contributions of women in various fields. We featured women whose work helps other women. Karen Lorre (formerly married to Chuck Lorre), discussed her age reversal coaching and the impact of positive beliefs on aging. Karen Sands emphasized the importance of the longevity economy and…

Nutrition Apps and Software with Jessica Cooper and Mory Bahar

By Linda Sherman / September 3, 2024

This episode focused on the very important area of nutrition. Jessica Cooper, Chief Science Officer for Opsis Health, introduced Plateful, a free app that uses AI to analyze food intake and provide personalized dietary recommendations. Regretfully, Opsis Health filed for bankruptcy in March 2024. You will still benefit from learning about it. Jessica is currently…

CES 2023 Highlights – Expert Observations, Dementia Telephone, Digital Smart Badge for Hearing Loss Communications, At-home Rehabilitation Therapy

By Debbie Howard / September 1, 2024

In this episode, join us to hear about innovations from the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), including observations from organizers, industry experts, and leaders from companies with solutions that enhance accessibility, inclusivity, and at-home rehabilitation compliance. This show (recorded on January 12, 2023) is part of the CES Highlights Series and included the following guests in…

Love Life Wellness Club by John Mackey, Healthspan Chronic Disease Trends in USA, Recovery from Work Out Time Out 8-27-24

By Linda Sherman / August 28, 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 LA Times 8-8-24 Love.Life L.A.’s New Integrative Wellness Club Conceived by John Mackey, Co-Founder, Whole Foods by Deborah Vankin https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-08-08/love-life-wellness-center-los-angeles-whole-foods-john-mackey While the original article…

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,…

Self Care, Hearing w Charlotte Yeh, GetSetUp, Journaling

By Linda Sherman / August 16, 2024

Celebrating National Wellness Month, this episode focused on Self Care. We looked at the contribution of hearing and brain health. We explored several solutions and approaches that can help: writing, Joy Journaling, Ayurvedic massage, and a wide variety of online courses that combine “learning” with “community.” Recorded on 8-25-22, this episode is part of our…

Ray Kurzweil Longevity A.I., Richard Eisenberg Next Avenue Young CEO Tim Hunt Recommends Older Workers, Getting Fit Fast 8-13-24

By Linda Sherman / August 15, 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, Behavior Change for Health Span and Wellness Coach Fortune Magazine Well 6-25-24 A.I. Can Radically Lengthen Your Lifespan, Says Futurist Ray Kurzweil. Here’s…