How to Live to 100 Dick Van Dyke, US Withdrawal from WHO, NIC Report 2-3-26
In this News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club podcast episode recorded with a live audience on February 3rd, 2026, Elizabeth shared an article on Dick Van Dyke’s secrets to living to 100, emphasizing physical activity, playfulness, and maintaining social connections.
Ellen reported on the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO, noting its potential impact on global health.
Benjamin presented on healthcare innovations for senior housing, focusing on wellness programs, precision medicine, and CMS initiatives like the Access, Team, and Elevate models.
Our discussion underscored the importance of personal responsibility in health and the potential benefits of integrated healthcare services in senior living.
Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Life’s Encore Planning
NYTimes 11-28-25 How to Live to 100 Dick Van Dyke by Jancee Dunn
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/well/dick-van-dyke-health-habits.html
Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan
Time 1-22-26 US Withdrawal from WHO by Alice Park
https://time.com/7357180/us-withdrawal-who-world-health-organization
Elizabeth mentioned a related article New York Times article from 1-30
Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Senior Living Expert and Social Gerontologist
Nic 1-12-26 Healthcare Drivers and Outlook for Senior Housing and Care in 2026 by Tim Jackson
focus on the last section – TEAM, ACCESS, and ELEVATE.
https://www.nic.org/blog/healthcare-drivers-and-outlook-for-senior-housing-and-care-in-2026/
NIC = National Investment Center for senior housing and care
Benjamin mentioned a senior living tool EmpowerMe
We discussed reducing the use of emergency rooms:
Quote from the NIC article: 2026 Impact: Performance requires senior housing leaders to recognize that access to and excessive dependency on the hospital emergency room should become a legacy. It may have created performance enhancement in the past as a relief valve, but it will be increasingly scrutinized in 2026 and the future. Senior housing leaders should develop a roadmap to advance in the healthcare ecosystem to leverage their strengths, develop unparalleled relationships with residents, and find healthcare partnerships that suit their goals and resident needs. More advanced senior housing organizations may also begin taking further control over Performance by designing, customizing and launching their own health insurance plans and contracted services.
Discussion hosted with commentary by: Linda Sherman and Ray Gordon
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