Living Longer Better Smarter

What will the new AgeTech Collaborative from AARP mean for start-ups, investors and consumers?   The Director of Startup Engagement, Sasha Spellman and VP of Startup Engagement Rick Robinson join Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin for Episode 20 of What's Next...Living Longer, Better, Smarter.  And also..special guest... Jim Marggraff, co-founder and CEO of Kinoo..winner of the 2021 AARP...

A recipe for a great podcast...food, fun and caring!   PBS chef, restaurateur and author Lidia Bastianich shares a dish from her new book...Lidia's a Pot, a Pan and a Bowl,  Ted Fischer of Ageless Innovation uses tech to bring joy to older adults and Meals On Wheels CEO Ellie Hollander on how to help or get help.  Lidia, Ted and Ellie join Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin on Episo...

With the Internet and devices connecting us to it becoming an essential part of every day life...for work, school, health care and social contact...how do we bridge the digital divide?   Older adults can often be among those left behind.   Joining Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin to probe the issues and solutions are Consumer Technology Association CEO Gary Shapiro and the AARP's...

What does hearing have to do with your health and happiness?   In a word, everything.  And there are new innovations and policies that can make getting help easier and smarter.  The AARP's Dr. Charlotte Yeh joins Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin along with NuHeara's David Cannington, Tom Hannaher from ZVox Audio and Rick Voight from Vivid-Pix for episode 17 of What's Next... Livin...

With the pandemic still with us and new vaccine advisories, how can older adults protect themselves.  One way is to pay more attention to fitness and health.   Joining co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin are Dr. Prentiss Taylor from Doctor on Demand, GetSetUp co-founder Lawrence Kosick and Dance4Healing founder Amy Li.    Watch, listen and subscribe!

How can homes be made more safe for seniors as they age? Senior Safety Through Innovation is the focus of What’s Next…Living Longer, Better, Smarter episode 15. Co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin welcome Ayaplaces co-founders Jon Denholtz and Robert Stang and from iGuard Home Solutions, Ken Deering and Jon Landers join us along with a customer, Carolyn Watts. And finally, a tribute to the late...

What does the acquisition of Home Instead by Honor mean for older adults, their families and the care at home industry?  Honor CEO Seth Sternberg and Home Instead CEO Jeff Huber join Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin to talk about the deal...how and why it happened...and what's next.

In Japan...a world leader in longevity...more attention is being paid to "healthy life expectancy".   And the Olympic games have brought a number of older athletes to Tokyo.  Yasuko Akutsu and Stephen Johnston from Aging 2.0 join Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin for a revealing discussion.

Gaming Grandmas?   Tech can play a key role in helping family generations to connect.  And it's fun!  On Episode 12 of What's Next..Living Longer, Better, Smarter, Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin are joined by Roblox, Readeo, The Lovebox and The Grandparent Economy author Lori Bitter.

Vaccinations and Celebrations..Connecting Again!   Even with the continuing concerns...staying connected is vital.   Joining Mary Furlong and co-host Fred Fishkin in this episode are Dr. David Rhew,  Global Chief Medical Officer at Microsoft...Amy Giddon..founder at Daily Haloha....and Pat Stenson joins us with her mom,  Jean.. to talk about celebrating a 100th birthd...

The battles many women face for financial security that begin with the gender pay gap...continue and are often magnified as they age.  What about the impact of Covid?  And legislation in Washington?  AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond, Harvard Professor of Economics Claudia Goldin and GetSetUp co-founder Lawrence Kosick join Mary Furlong and co-host Fred Fishkin to probe th...

Baseball and Memory: A Double Play  In this episode, we focus on memory care, brain health and dementia and some of the latest innovations.  And we focus on how our national pastime can play a role in improving the lives of those in cognitive decline, their loved ones and caregivers. At the top of the podcast, co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin talk with Mel Barsky, Director of Busin...

What’s Next…Living Longer, Better, Smarter Episode 8. The American Rescue Plan: What Seniors, Caregivers and Investors Should Know.  Some benefits are obvious in the 1.9 trillion dollar American Rescue Plan, others you may not be aware of. In this edition Mary Furlong and co-host Fred Fishkin are joined by Bob Blancato, President of Matz, Blancato and Associates. Bob spent 17 years on the sta...

What’s Next..Living Longer, Better Smarter Episode 7. In this edition: Hearing, Health and Happiness.  Co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin are joined by AARP Chief Medical Officer  Dr. Charlotte Yeh and Deb Citrin, Marketing VP at EverSound to explore what can be done to improve the lives of millions who live with hearing loss and improve the lives of those around them. Plus, how 11 y...

The top trends in tech for 2021 feature innovations for our aging population in a broad range of categories.   In this edition of Living Longer, Better, Smarter with Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin...we take a look at those trends from CES and beyond with Rick Robinson..VP of Startup Engagement at AARP Innovation Labs, Steve Ewell..Executive Director at the Consumer Technology Association...

What’s Next… Living Longer, Better, Smarter: Hopeful for the Holidays.   The best holiday tech gifts for seniors?   AARP Director of Technology Strategy Integration Michael Phillips shares his ideas.  And with tech helping to keep us all connected,  Pew Research Director of Internet and Technology Research Lee Rainie fills us in on the latest data …changing fast durin...

Cooking up comfort during Covid. Renowned chef, author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich and Ageless Innovation founder Ted Fischer share their recipes for food, fun, friends and family and most of all…caring for others…in a very special edition of What’s Next… Living Longer, Better, Smarter. Lidia and Ted share their stories and their family plans amidst Covid for Thanksgiving and the holidays wi...

With less than three weeks to go until the 2020 elections, older voters are poised to make their voices heard, perhaps as never before.      In this edition of What’s Next… Living Longer, Better, Smarter.. co-hosts  Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin are joined by AARP Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond along with the directors of the battleground states o...

What does a 99 year old woman think of virtual doctor visits? Telemedicine has gone mainstream in a hurry during the Coronavirus pandemic, but there are still many questions. Helping to provide answers in Episode 2 of the What’s Next...Living Longer, Better, Smarter podcast with Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin… are Doctor on Demand VP of Medical Affairs, Dr. Prentiss Taylor, Grant Chamberlain, Manag...

Episode 1 of What's Next: Living Longer, Better, Smarter with Mary Furlong and co-host Fred Fishkin     In this edition: Gail Sheehy...a reporter's life well lived ...guests Ciji Ware and Sherri Snelling and Mary remember their remarkable friend.    The best selling author and journalist died August 24 from pneumonia complications.     Find he...