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.

CES 2024 Highlights Part 6 – Easy Sleep Apnea Diagnosis, Macular Degeneration Visual Aid, Stadium Sports Experience Accessibility Enhancement, Care Platform with Self-care Built In

By Debbie Howard / October 14, 2024

In this episode, join us as we feature innovations from this year’s 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES): a new alternative to ease the sleep apnea diagnostics journey, a VR solution for improving vision with macular degeneration, a stadium-style sports experience for the vision-impaired, and a care platform that helps both care receivers AND their caregivers.…

CES 2024 Highlights Part 5 – Heart Health Monitoring, Empathetic Companion Robotics, Remote Patient Monitoring Utilizing Coordinated Care in Rural Areas

By Debbie Howard / October 13, 2024

This episode highlights innovations from this year’s 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), including a revolutionary way of monitoring heart health, a robot that can read and react to human facial expressions, and a possible remote patient monitoring ecosystem that can help address medical professional shortages in rural areas. This show (recorded on February 15, 2024)…

CES 2024 Highlights Part 4 – Hearing and Voice Loss Support, High Frequency Radar for Fall Detection, and Securing Valuables Digitally

By Debbie Howard / October 12, 2024

This episode’s discussion features innovations from exhibitors in the pavilion from the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP at this year’s 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) including a newly approved hearing aid, a real-time AI support speech aid for those with compromised voice quality, fall detection via high-frequency radar, and secure digital storage for safekeeping of valuables.…

CES 2024 Highlights Part 3 – Expert Observations, Toilet Seat with Automated Sanitization, and New Ways to Understand Habits and Extend Independent Living

By Debbie Howard / October 11, 2024

In this episode, join us to hear about innovations from the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) through the eyes of a startup accelerator leader, along with specific product offerings that support improved toileting practices and a transformed view of how habits can be utilized to extend independent living options and support caregivers. This show (recorded…

CES 2024 Highlights Part 2: Personalized Digital Storytelling, Haptic Visual Guidance, Music Therapy, Legacy Documentation

By Linda Sherman / October 10, 2024

This episode’s discussion features products that were exhibited at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show. These innovations support personalized communications through storytelling from a huge library of choices, provide a practical alternative for those with visual impairments, offer solace through music therapy to those with cognitive decline, and help older adults organize their treasured objects in…

CES Highlights 2024 Part 1 Eye Disease Simulator, Telehealth Tech, Speech Support, Hearing Aids

By Debbie Howard / October 9, 2024

This episode highlights innovations from the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that support vision, hearing, and speech comprehension improvement for older adults, as well as overall simplified digital communications for avoidance of social isolation and telehealth. This show (recorded on January 18, 2024) is part of the CES Highlights Series and included the following guests in the…

Smart Home with Autoslide, Josh, Murphy Door, Caregiver Smart Solutions, Evolving Homes

By Linda Sherman / October 8, 2024

Joseph Castonguay discussed automated sliding doors for improved accessibility and fall prevention. Casey Levy-Tulloch highlighted Josh AI’s role in consolidating smart home devices into a single, easy-to-use interface. Jeremy Barker emphasized Murphy Door’s innovative hidden beds and storage solutions for enhancing space utilization and privacy. Ryan Herd from Caregiver Smart Solutions underscored the importance of…

Laughter as Medicine Streaming Film TV and LaughMD App

By Linda Sherman / October 7, 2024

Studies have shown that laughter has medicinal benefits and film (streaming, theatre, broadcast TV or the LaughMD app) is a great way to deliver that. We heard the inside story on The War with Grandpa. And a wise perspective on how TV series longevity has changed over time. Recorded on December 7, 2023, this episode…

Rethinking Aging Club Interview with Susan Golden Author Stage Not Age

By Linda Sherman / October 5, 2024

Susan Golden Sc.D. discussed her book “Stage, Not Age,” emphasizing the $28 trillion global market for older adults by 2050. She highlighted the importance of design with, not for, older adults, citing Best Buy’s VR training for sales staff and Nike’s continuous athlete strategy. Susan also talked about the need for a caregiver connector and…

Dementia Caregiver Friendly Products with James Lee; Kathryn Speer Shoaf RN; Julius Bruch MD, PhD; Melissa Bernstein

By Linda Sherman / October 4, 2024

This Rethinking Aging Club Podcast episode featured discussions on Alzheimer’s awareness, care, and support. James Lee from Bella Groves emphasized the importance of family-centric dementia care, sharing success stories like a resident volunteering at a fire station. Kathryn Speer Shoaf RN from Elite Cruises and Vacations highlighted her company’s cruises for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients,…