Health Care Policy
Benjamin Surmi walked us through the Senior Living Transformation Company (SLTC)’s efforts to modernize assisted living operations by integrating information technology, aiming to improve efficiency and resident care. Debbie Howard shared an article from Newsweek about the proposed CMS Medicare and Medicaid reforms to speed up drug approvals, emphasizing the need for public comments by…
In this News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club podcast episode recorded with a live audience on February 3rd, 2026, Elizabeth shared an article on Dick Van Dyke’s secrets to living to 100, emphasizing physical activity, playfulness, and maintaining social connections. Ellen reported on the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO, noting its potential impact…
In our December 23, 2025 News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club episode Dr. Zalan Alam explained the British approach to longevity, emphasizing lifestyle interventions and social prescription over supplements. Under national health care the driver is predominantly patients’ needs, rather than demand. The importance of continuity of care and information sharing across specialities…
In this News for the Ages episode we discussed the issue of older adults being lured into unlicensed adult family homes also known as small group care homes in Maryland, where they are charged significantly less but receive substandard care. Despite hundreds of complaints since 2023, only one referral for prosecution has been made. The…
October is Long-term Care Residents Rights Month October. October 9, 2025 is Ageism Awareness Day. Recorded on October 9, 2025, this episode is part of our Living Choices Series. Our goal was to explain through discussion with experts what “nursing homes” are as the term is used far too generically by many journalists. We touched…
Ageism Awareness Day is October 9, 2025. In this News for the Ages podcast on 10-7-25, we did two articles on longevity. Note that our October 16, Rethinking Aging Club Podcast will be with Maddy Dychtwald to discuss her Ageless Aging Book. Today, Benjamin Surmi reported on a new federal immigration proposal aiming to address…
We discussed the benefits of senior centers in promoting healthy aging, highlighting their role in social engagement, assistance, outings, active aging, learning opportunities, nutritious dining, community support, and volunteer activities. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury emphasized the need for rebranding senior centers as community centers to avoid the word “senior” and encourage intergenerational interaction. We also touched…
June is National Alzheimers and Brain Awareness Month. Maude’s Ventures seed funding for early-stage dementia related innovation projects application deadline is July 7. This year includes a section for teenage applicants. Benjamin Surmi shared an article about a NASA-themed senior living community in Houston, highlighting the importance of theming around shared values. Debbie Howard discussed…
Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities Senior Housing News 1-15-25 Gen X Less Interested in Trendy Wellness, More Stressed Than Boomers by Austin Montgomery Related: Feb 7, 2024, same author https://seniorhousingnews.com/2024/02/07/new-mather-institute-study-shines-spotlight-on-gen-xs-concerns-desires/ Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International Benzinga 1-25-25 I Don’t Think I’m Ever Going To Retire’ – How Gen X Is Getting Squeezed…
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…
