Fitness and Wellness

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…

Self-Care for Caregivers and Older Adults

By Debbie Howard / August 15, 2024

This Rethinking Aging Club Podcast episode focused on prioritizing self-care and wellness for caregivers, effective exercise programs for older adults, developing products and services that improve older adults’ lives, and integrating wellness in home design. Our speakers emphasized the importance of addressing psychological and social factors in addition to biology, and highlighted the potential of…

Music Therapeutics, Fitness and Balance

By Linda Sherman / August 10, 2024

Six different aspects of fitness for older adults are discussed. You will learn about some great innovations. Recorded on 6-23-22, this episode is part of our Fitness and Wellness series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance. Andy Tubman, Co-Founder and Chief of Music and Therapeutics, Musical Health Technologies aka SingFit SingFit is an…

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…