Rethinking Aging Club Podcast
We support the creation of products, education, advocacy and services that better the lives of people aged 50 plus, including older adults and their caregivers.
We feature a different theme and live panel twice monthly with founders and leaders of global AgeTech and wellness products and services. Topics include Longevity, Smart Home, Marketing, Fitness, Caregiver Support, Robotics, Social Isolation and Ending Well.
Our lively discussions, including comments and questions from our audience, are always full of valuable content.
Kicking off our recognition of November as National Family Caregivers Month, we focused on the scale and urgency of caregiving in the U.S. and why product innovation matters amidst the context of family caregivers providing hundreds of billions in unpaid support while juggling work and complex conditions—making practical, affordable tools essential. Mary Furlong previewed her…
Our Part 2 AgeTech in Japan episode recorded live in Japan features leaders discussing prevention-focused design, startup support, market-entry pathways, fall-prevention innovation, and frontline perspectives on aging, caregiving, and technology adoption. Stephen Johnston introduced “primordial prevention” – designing environments (parks, walkable shops, neighborhood networks) so that healthy aging and brain health happen “by default,” not…
Recorded live from Japan, this “Part 1” AgeTech in Japan episode highlights global AgeTech insights – from Japan’s dementia-supportive communities and startup innovation to funeral industry shifts and home design ideas that enhance safety, dignity, and independence. Janice Chia shared Japan’s dementia-supportive community models, especially Fukuoka’s accessible design and public-housing day centers enabling independence with…
This Project Updates episode focused on updates from several age-friendly product and technology initiatives, with Kithwood and Rubato leveraging AI. Michael Phillips discussed the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s), emphasizing the importance of digital inclusion for older adults. The Secretary General laid out an ambitious goal to ensure that every man, woman and child…
We had an unusual and useful format for this Marketing Tips for Founders episode. We found a volunteer product founder in the longevity marketplace to get advice from our experts. Natasha Williams, CEO and Founder, Phoenix Hipwear. Thank you to Mary Furlong for the suggestion. Recorded on September 28, 2023, this episode is part of…
We discussed leveraging conferences in this Marketing episode. Key points included the importance of personalized follow-ups, staying at conference hotels, and using QR codes for contact information. Claire Brooks emphasized segmenting older adults into distinct groups and co-designing with stakeholders. Lori Miller highlighted the value of authenticity and personal connections in marketing. Betsy Rosenfeld Vargas…
This episode focused on alternative senior living options, featuring Benjamin Surmi, Elisa Riotica, Susan O’Connell, and James Short (standing in for Orla Concannon). Benjamin Surmi outlined the continuum of senior living, from independent living to hospice, highlighting innovative models like the village movement and dementia villages. This is a very robust summary you won’t want…
Recorded on 8-31-23, this episode is part of our Fitness and Wellness series. We continue to record new Rethinking Aging Club podcasts live on Thursdays. How to join live. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance. Danielle Palli, Author, and Coach, Birdland Media “Yoga involves dual tasking, doing cognitive and physical activity together, such…
This episode focused on the interconnectedness of nutrition and sleep for wellness. David Bernstein MD emphasized his “Power of Five” formula: exercise, sleep, intimacy, socialization, and managing sweets, highlighting the role of inflammation in chronic diseases. Susie Spell NP discussed lifestyle medicine, stressing the importance of nutrition, movement, restorative sleep, stress management, social connections, and…
This episode focused on combating social isolation and promoting intergenerational connections. Ted Fischer from Ageless Innovation discussed reimagining classic board games like Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit for older adults, emphasizing intergenerational play. Eben Pingree introduced Kinsome, an AI-driven social journal for grandkids and grandparents to foster bonds. Madison Daminato highlighted Perfect Pair, a nonprofit connecting…
