Project Updates with Virtual Senior Center, Dance4Healing, Joan Green, Dr. Zalan Alam, Michael Mann, Jenn Lagemann and Carole Douglis

This episode honored Earth Day.

Introduced by Ilyse Veron, Carole Douglis spoke about her new book “Climate Restoration” launching for Earth Day.

Michael Mann enjoys working with health care related startups and is also passionate about art.
He published “Longevity Unleashed – Health Span Opportunity” book in 2025

Ana Semedo shared about SelfHelp which has been around for 85 years and Virtual Senior Centers which were created in 2010, offering interactive, virtual and hybrid classes.

Joan Green is a speech therapist and enjoys helping older adults with digital literacy. She has a webinar called TheyMayNotKnow.com

Dr. Zalan Alam FRCGP, MRCGP, BA, MA, MSc is a Director for Medical Education, GP Partner with an extended role in frailty, practicing in the northwest of the United Kingdom. He has a special interest in medicine for the older person and rehabilitation, as well as devotion to medical leadership and medical education. He has contributed to our News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club podcasts many times.
In this episode, Dr. Alam spoke about DemDX which was a start-up at this time.

Jenn Lagemann ‘I like to help home care agencies and senior care businesses to streamline their operations and marketing to resonate with their consumers. I’m building thought leadership by publishing articles on various topics. Hospice is very close to my heart.’

Recorded on April 21, 2022, this episode is part of our Project Updates Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Ana Semedo, Biz Dev Manager, Virtual Senior Center VSC; enliveo community

Carole Douglis, Co-author of Climate Restoration

Joan Green, Speech Therapist, Digital Inclusion Specialist, Innovative Speech Therapy

Jennifer Lagemann, Columnist Long Term Care McKnight; Jenn Lagemann’s Muckrack; NextJenn Copy

Michael Mann, MHA, Founder, CEO, & Producer – Host, Planetary Health First Mars Next

Resource provided by Ilyse Veron:
Being Patient 7-26-21 Scientists Link Air Pollution and Brain Health

Amy Li, Founder, Dance4Healing
Amy spoke further about her work on our 8-15-24 show

Dr. Zalan Alam, DemDX Advisory Board at time of show;
Continuing: General Physician in UK with a focus on gerontology and medical education

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