Welcome to News for the Ages Podcast by Rethinking Aging Club
Stay informed with "News for the Ages," where we explore the latest developments in aging, longevity, and caregiving. Hosted by Linda Sherman, Debbie Howard, and Ray Gordon, our show features insights from a diverse group of industry experts.
Each week, we delve into journalistic articles from respected publications, bringing you the most current and informative stories. Join our lively discussions as we cover agetech solutions, wellness, medicine, aging in place, healthspan habits, and caregiver support. Tune in for fresh perspectives and valuable information to stay up-to-date with the latest news on aging.
Rethinking Aging Club has built a large community of professionals sharing the latest advancements in healthy longevity and raising awareness of the diverse needs of aging adults. We support the creation of products, services, education, and advocacy to improve the lives of those aged 50+ and their caregivers.
We produce two weekly shows, originally recorded live on the Clubhouse audio-only platform. We are bringing our informative shows to a wider audience through our Rethinking Aging Club podcasts.
- Live on Clubhouse Thursdays: Age-Friendly Product Alliance - Focuses on different topics each week about products and services for aging adults. Running since June 2021. Our podcasts reach back to November 2021 and are being released in category groups along with new live shows being released as podcasts weekly.
- Live on Clubhouse Tuesdays: News for the Ages - Discusses the latest news in aging, longevity, and caregiving. Running since May 2022. Our podcasts include archives back to August 2023 with new live shows being released as podcasts weekly.
Our Mission: We aim to keep you informed and engaged with the latest developments in aging, longevity, and caregiving. Our knowledgeable speakers include experts in agetech, science, wellness, medicine, and more. Our articles are carefully selected to be topical and of interest to our audience, and our lively discussions are always full of great perspectives.
Meet Our Team
Our Co-Hosts
- Linda Sherman: Chief organizer. Founder of the Rethinking Aging Linda was CEO of several multinational subsidiaries based in Japan. She is currently the CMO for two start up companies based in Los Angeles: Marine Biology & Environmental Technologies which creates Miracle of the Sea consumer products, and MBET Health, a professional wound care spin-off.
- Ray Gordon: Architect, urban planner, and futurist. Ray helps guide our discussions and brings a unique perspective on scientific aging-related topics.
- Debbie Howard: A market research pro who uses consumer insights to help clients develop novel agetech products for Japan and Asia. She is also a caregiver-friendly workplace strategist and the author of 2 caregiver support books.
Our Presenters
- Benjamin Surmi: Director of Culture and Education for Koelsch Communities and social gerontologist, offering insights from innovative residential communities.
- Elizabeth Magallon Fleury: Founder of Life’s Encore Planning, supporting older adults to stay safely in their homes.
- Ellen Khalifa: Works with individuals and entrepreneurs on extending health and wellbeing to match 21st-century lifespans.
- Zalan Alam: Family medicine doctor/GP in the northwest of the UK with a specialist interest in medicine for the older person and rehabilitation as well as medical leadership and medical education.
These experts and industry participants regularly monitor published articles written by journalists for respected publications to find the most informative stories to keep you up to date on the latest industry developments.
We report on what's important in this field, because it affects us all - not only as individuals, but also in terms of supporting our parents, grandparents, spouses, partners - and even friends - as they age.
Aging affects us all … as professionals and in our own lives as we strive to be more prevention-oriented …as well as in our roles as caregivers for those we love, supporting THEM as they age.
We bring you recent news on topics of relevance to the wide range of needs as we age, including:
- what it takes to age well
- new living options (such as co-living, architectural design changes, new models for independent aging)
- the latest in fitness and nutrition
- industry trends in long-term healthcare
- private equity and venture funds activity
- Medicare changes and service delivery
Debbie Howard likes to say you can get your “talking points for the week” in this one golden hour!