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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 Forbes 9-19-24 Age Wave Crashing Around Us by Sara Zeff Geber, Ph.D. https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarazeffgeber/2024/09/19/the-age-wave-is-crashing-around-us/ Contains the John Hartford report Presented by…
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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 MedPage Today 7-31-24 Trust in Doctors Crashed During the COVID Pandemic — And Remains Low by Katherine Kahn https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/trust-in-physicians-hospitals-drops-from-covid-19-pandemic-to-early-2024 Recommended by Benjamin Surmi during…
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Streaming entertainment and edutainment for, about and including older adults was our topic for the Age-Friendly Products Alliance room hosted by the Rethinking Aging Club on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Only Murders in the Building, Saltbox TV, Zinnia TV, Seniors Junction and much more was discussed. Film in its various forms is a tool to…
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November 11th in the Rethinking Aging Club Products for 50+ Room, we were delighted to have Benjamin Surmi, head of Koelsch Innovation Lab and Abbie Richie, founder of Senior Savvy join us. In addition, Ryan Kawamoto, Regional Director for Senior Planet at Avenidas; Aaron Podolny, Co-founder and CTO of Scribe; Nathalie de Vazeille, VP Marketing,…
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Want to join an earnest discussion on healthy longevity? Pitch your AgeTech product? Talk to fellow caregivers? Meet smart, interesting people without leaving home? If you do, then Clubhouse is the perfect place. My list of recommended Clubs and rooms was updated October 2022. Most Boomer Tech Talk readers want to contribute to improving how…
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Let these outstanding authors on entrepreneurship, jobs, and well being for 50 plus adults help you invest your time well during this stay at home phase of the Coronavirus pandemic. With the ASA Aging in America 2020 Conference cancelled due to COVID-19, we thought it more important than ever to bring you the full video…
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Japan is a cool place to visit. I have found ways to help you enjoy your trip without worrying about the cost of phone calls, instant messaging (including texts), emails, and internet access while you are in Japan. Without access to a Japanese phone or SIM card, a key concern for travelers has been roaming…
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A tablet can enhance the quality of life for many elderly people, especially those who are limited in their mobility or are residing in a group-home or other assisted living environment. I purchased and set up an iPad for my 90 year old father who loves to use the tablet and apps to watch videos,…
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This TED Talk by Daniel J. Levitin should be seen by all Boomers. We do not think well under stress and that is why we need to prepare in advance for these situations. Daniel Levitin calls this the pre-mortem. His tips could save you from some very expensive mistakes. Forgetting is a part of Boomer…
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Social media platforms are constantly changing. I hope this article will provide you with an introduction, catch-up or refresher on social media marketing. I pulled together some social marketing tips for a presentation to WordPress website developers and designers at WordCamp Los Angeles (WCLAX) on September 27th. Several attendees asked for Twitter tips so that…
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