Parkinson’s Adaptive Deep Stimulation Brain Treatment, Ten Things a Neurologist Recommends for Your Brain Health, Future of Senior Housing by Joe Coughlin, Solo Aging 4-15-25
Ray Gordon presented an article on a new adaptive deep brain stimulation treatment for Parkinson’s, which uses personalized feedback to optimize patient care.
Debbie Howard shared a New York Times article on 10 brain-healthy habits, emphasizing the importance of wearing helmets, protecting hearing and breathing, and maintaining oral hygiene.
Elizabeth Magayon Fleury discussed the future of senior housing, highlighting the need for tech-enabled, culturally responsive communities.
Ellen Khalifa’s article focused on solo agers, noting their unique needs and the importance of planning for future care.
Presented by Ray Gordon, Architect, Urban Planner, Futurist and Former Pratt Institute Grad School Professor
SF Chronicle 4-5-25 Parkinson’s Adaptive Deep Stimulation Brain Treatment by Jack Lee
Bay Area patients among first in U.S. to receive this life-changing treatment
https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/parkinsons-adaptive-deep-brain-stimulation-20235058.php
Apple Access: https://apple.news/AJftjfUnGQIuKm1f39XZlZQ
We referred to:
Neuralink competitor Science Corp raised $110 million and
Men’s Health 4-8-25
https://www.menshealth.com/health/a64354373/noland-arbaugh-neuralink-interview/
Our Rethinking Aging Club Podcast on Parkinson’s Show Post recorded live on April 10
Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International
NY Times 4-3-25 10 Small Things Neurologists Wish You’d Do for Your Brain by Mohana Ravindranath
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/03/well/mind/brain-health-simple-tips.html
Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury CAPS, Life’s Encore Planning
Market Watch 4–12-25 Future of Senior Housing By Joe Coughlin
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/smart-homes-telehealth-and-aging-in-place-this-is-the-future-of-senior-housing-13320d0f
This article mentions Bob Kramer, a friend of the Rethinking Aging Club Community
Joe Coughlin’s LinkedIn post regarding this story:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/drjoecoughlin_this-is-the-future-of-senior-housing-activity-7317167058784256000-9CRn
Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan
Senior Living News 2-4-25 Solo Agers a Growing Demographic by Jennifer Smith PH.D (senior living executive)
https://www.seniorlivingnews.com/18884-2/
Elizabeth Magallon Fleury mentioned solo agers during our Intergenerational Podcast on 5-26-22
Debbie Howard’s summary of this show.
Commenting Kevin Filson
Also thank you Merrill Kass for sharing your LinkedIn
Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed.
Discussion hosted by: Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard.
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