Fall River Eldercare Emergency Protocols, Technology Use May Lower Dementia Risk, Reverse Mortgage Pros and Cons 7-15-25
Ellen Khalifa presented a CNN article on technology use lowering dementia risk, noting a 42% reduction in cognitive impairment from tech use.
Benjamin Surmi reported on two articles on a well publicized senior living fire in Massachusetts, leading to a discussion of the importance of considering city resources and emergency services when choosing a senior living community.
Elizabeth Magallon Fleury reviewed a US News article on reverse mortgages, detailing pros like tax-free income and flexibility, and cons such as reduced home equity and potential foreclosure.
Our three co-hosts Debbie Howard, Ray Gordon and Linda Sherman contributed to the discussion.
Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan
CNN 4-14-25 Technology Use May Lower Dementia Risk by Kristen Rogers
https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/14/health/technology-use-lowers-dementia-risk-wellness
CNN has kindly paid for you to have access to A meta-analysis of technology use and cognitive aging by Jared F. Benge (University of Texas) and Michael K. Skullin (Baylor University) – 18 page study on Nature.com published 4-14-25. This study is the basis of their article.
Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities
Fall River tragedy sparks urgent nationwide review of eldercare emergency protocols
Two Articles:
Rolling Out 7-14-25 Senior Living Facility Fire by Miriam Musa
https://rollingout.com/2025/07/14/senior-living-facility-fire-terrifying/
Benjamin Surmi’s second article about the fire
7-15-25 Fire Rescue by Luis Fieldman
https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-service-staffing/union-lives-wouldve-been-saved-at-fatal-mass-assisted-living-fire-with-more-staffing
We referred to the News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club podcast on 7-1-25 where we spoke about Joe Coughlin’s 6-23-25 article in Forbes about considering weather when choosing a place to retire
Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Life’s Encore Planning
US News and World Report 6-17-25 Reverse Mortgage Pros and Cons: A Balanced View by Jessica Merritt
https://money.usnews.com/loans/mortgages/reverse-mortgage-pros-and-cons
Debbie Howard’s summary of this show.
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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