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.
Expanding on our discussions for National Wellness Month, in this episode we explore sustainability, routine, and the healing power of nature. Our expert guests dive deep into the holistic nature of wellness, including brain health and financial well-being, and offering practical tips to enhance your overall quality of life. Sherry Snelling emphasized the importance of…
Wellness is a holistic, personalized endeavor. For caregivers, it’s literally the “fuel” for a long marathon – covering physical health (movement, sleep, nutrition), mental/emotional resilience, purpose and intention, finances, safe environments, and strong social ties. Information, community, and practical tools all weave together to make healthy habits more adoptable and sustainable. Our guests – all…
Perry Halman-Peguillan explained SpendCare, a spending card for caregivers to manage finances transparently, targeting non-medical home care agencies. Marcy Lobel-Esrig highlighted Paytrust, formerly known as SilverBills, a bill-paying service for older adults, funded by NIH grants and municipal contracts. Jane Babcock educated us on VA benefits for veterans and widows, including the wartime pension and…
In celebration of National Self-Care Day and National Wellness Month, this episode highlights innovative platforms and creative approaches to self-care for aging adults and those who care for them – all practical and powerful tools to foster well-being, reduce social isolation, and promote creative engagement. We learned about a dynamic platform that offers accessible entertainment,…
Ryan Herd from Caregiver Smart Solutions discussed the importance of Smart Home technology for aging in place, highlighting voice-controlled toilets and showers. Parm Sarmadi from Toi Labs introduced TrueLoo, a toilet seat that tracks toileting changes to detect anomalies, improving health outcomes. Craig Misrach presented Uplyft, an FDA-registered bedside transfer system that helps with patient…
Our Project Updates topic allows us to bring together speakers with different specialties. We were pleased to have Mary Furlong, longevity economy thought leader, introduce Sean Liu and Jason Wei. Sean Liu from PingCares discussed their wearable technology for older adults, emphasizing emergency calling, GPS tracking, mood monitoring, and vitals tracking. Jason (Jay) Wei from…
Our Smart Home discussion focused on the evolving landscape of voice-activated AI technology for older adults. Amy Stapleton, an acknowledged leader in this field, highlighted the advancements in natural language processing, particularly with ChatGPT, enabling multi-turn conversations. Dana Young emphasized the potential of integrating generative AI with low-cost devices like Amazon Echo Show. Cherian Jacob…
This episode honored Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month! Bill Uniowski from Zinnia TV discussed their platform, which offers over 200 immersive videos designed for people with dementia, helping with engagement, anxiety reduction, and daily living activities. Benjamin Surmi, Social Gerontologist and Koelsch Communities executive, gave us a 10 minute summary of a recent one…
This episode focused on assistive technologies for mobility. Teresa Valenzuela discussed her invention, the Dash Tray, aimed at enhancing safety and independence for wheelchair users by providing connectivity and security. She highlighted the lack of infrastructure for electric wheelchairs, such as curb cuts and charging stations. Carol Chiang used her Occupational Therapy perspective to say…
Smart Home with Ome Smart Knob, Josh, Smarter Service, Rebeca Sternbach OT and Laura Caron-Parker OT
Akshita Iyer introduced Ome Smart Knob, a retrofit system for gas or electric stoves to prevent unattended cooking fires. Casey Levy-Tulloch from Josh discussed their AI-driven smart home control and automation system, emphasizing ease of use and privacy. Vita Roozen highlighted Smarter Service, a concierge service helping older adults navigate technology. Rebeca Sternbach and Laura…
