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 each week with founders and leaders of global AgeTech products and services. Topics include 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.

We have published our 2024 – 2025 shows and are working through publishing 2023 and 2022 shows. We currently publish live podcast recordings the next day.

Dementia Friendly Villages The Hogeweyk and Livasu

Dementia Friendly Villages The Hogeweyk and Livasu

By Linda Sherman / November 21, 2024

Don’t miss this special episode with Eloy van Hal co-founder of The Hogeweyk and Mary Pitsch co-founder of Livasu Village. Do you want to visit The Hogeweyk? Learn more about what that entails. Important facility planning considerations especially for countries that traditionally lock in dementia patients. Eloy shared the development of The Hogeweyk, a dementia…

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CareForward, CaringonDemand and Keep in Mind Caregiving Services

CareForward, CaringonDemand and Keep in Mind Caregiving Services

By Linda Sherman / November 14, 2024

In this episode, we continued to explore caregiver friendly products and services in recognition of November as the month for both National Family Caregivers and Alzheimer’s Awareness. Recorded on November 14, 2024, this show featured (in order of appearance): Natalie Elliott Handy, CEO, CareForward and Heroes Caring for Heroes on PBS and Confessions of a…

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Caregiver Friendly Care Managers, GUIDE program

Caregiver Friendly Care Managers, GUIDE program, Bedsheets

By Linda Sherman / November 13, 2024

In this episode, we explore innovative caregiver friendly products and services that support family caregivers – and their care receivers – in recognition of November as the month for both National Family Caregivers Month and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. A broad range of resources (both tech and analog) are required to manage the diverse needs of…

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Bone Health

Bone Health

By Linda Sherman / November 12, 2024

Bone and Joint Health National Action Week is October 12-18. World Osteoporosis Day is October 20. Experts joined us to talk about Bone Health, Osteoporosis, the Osteoboost product and Wellen. Note we discussed calcium supplementation precautions on our News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club show on October 15, 2024 with Dr. Zalan Alam.…

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Hearing Innovations with Charlotte Yeh

Hearing Innovations with Charlotte Yeh

By Debbie Howard / November 11, 2024

Highlighting the importance of addressing auditory health across all age groups including aging populations, and its significant impacts on quality of life. Awareness and routine hearing checks are essential to address this universal issue effectively. Recorded on October 10, 2024, this episode is part of the Fitness and Wellness Series. Speakers are listed in order…

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Aging Workforce Benefits

Aging Workforce Benefits

By Debbie Howard / November 10, 2024

Debbie Howard kicked off this episode by pointing out the benefits of embracing aging workforce members in terms of both corporate profitability and productivity, as well as in terms of employee engagement. Sally Pace commented about the demographic imperative within the context of our aging population and the advantages of multi- and inter-generational collaboration within…

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Fitness, Brain Health and Caregiver Self-Care

Fitness, Brain Health and Caregiver Self-Care

By Linda Sherman / November 9, 2024

Our theme was fitness, wellness, and self-care, highlighting the importance of maintaining strength and balance, especially during Healthy Aging Month. Eric Levitan discussed Vivo’s online, interactive strength training classes, emphasizing their affordability ($12 – $20 per class) and the benefits of social engagement. Dr. Krystal Culler from the Virtual Brain Health Center stressed the importance…

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Falls Prevention

Falls Prevention

By Linda Sherman / November 8, 2024

In this special Falls Prevention show, we had two featured speakers and five pre-scheduled expert commenters on stage. September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month. The National Council on Aging led 17th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Week was September 18-24, 2024. GaitBetter, a medical device, transforms treadmills into smart gait training systems, improving balance and cognitive…

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MiM, MemoMate, 1 True Health, Ventus Concierge

Wellness with MiM, MemoMate, 1 True Health, Ventus Concierge

By Debbie Howard / November 7, 2024

In this engaging discussion, we heard about three innovative AI-driven products and one high touch analog service – each of which contributes to wellness in its own way. Recorded on August 29, 2024, this episode is part of the Fitness and Wellness and the Project Updates Series. Speakers are listed in order of appearance. David Bosnak,…

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Living Choices with LivNow Relocation, Koelsch Communities and Livasu Village

Living Choices with LivNow Relocation, Koelsch Communities and Livasu Village

By Linda Sherman / November 6, 2024

This episode focused on alternative housing solutions for aging populations. Maureen Longoria from LivNow Relocation discussed her company’s stress-free moving services for older adults, emphasizing the importance of empathy and expertise. Mary Pitsch from Dementia Innovations highlighted the development of a dementia village in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, designed to allow residents to live as usual with…

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