News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, Mental Health Month, Older Americans Month and Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury shared insights from geriatricians on aging as they themselves are now aging, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and finding meaningful projects.  Ray Gordon presented the first of a three-part AARP article. This part focused o...

We discussed the importance of osteoporosis awareness and prevention, highlighting a Women's Health article on using weighted vests for bone health. Note that May is osteoporosis awareness month. Ellen Khalifa emphasized starting with low weights (less than 5% body weight) and progressing gradually. Ray Gordon commented extensively on weighted exercising and proper use of weighted vests. May...

Elizabeth Magallon Fleury shared an article on LA residents affected by wildfires, emphasizing the challenges of rebuilding at retirement age and the importance of insurance reviews. Ray Gordon discussed a BBC Science Focus article on a new protein discovery that could lead to Parkinson's treatments. Debbie Howard highlighted a World Economic Forum article on the growing importance of older w...

We discussed an article by Elizabeth Dunn on Dr. Marion Nestle, an 88-year-old nutritionist, emphasizing a varied diet, portion control, and limiting junk food - introduced by Debbie Howard.  Ray Gordon presented studies on aging women's brains, noting a gene that slows brain aging in females and conflicting results on hormone therapy and Alzheimer's risk.  Elizabeth Magallon Fleury intr...

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 https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/parkinsons-adaptive-deep-brain-stimulation-20235058.php Apple Access: https://apple.news/AJftjfUnGQIuKm1f39XZlZQ We referred to: Recent Neuralink news: Compe...

Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International NYTimes 3-26-25 Planning for Retirement with Attention to the Brain by Mohana Ravindranath https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/well/mind/retirement-brain-mental-health-tips.html Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury CAPS , Life's Encore Planning MS News Today 3-27-25 Wellbeing Announces Caregiving Documentary on PBS with Bradley Cooper h...

Presented by Benjamin Surmi , Koelsch Communities ScienceAlert 3-23-25 Parkinson's Gut Bacteria Link Suggests an Unexpected, Simple Treatment by Tessa Koumoundouros https://www.sciencealert.com/parkinsons-gut-bacteria-link-suggests-an-unexpected-simple-treatment Natasha McBride Gut and Psychology Syndrome: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/978904.Gut_and_Psychology_Syndrome Humanitude Train...

Presented by Ellen Khalifa , Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan LA Times 10-9-24 Strength Training as We Age by Deborah Vankin https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-10-09/how-to-strength-train-aging-avoid-injury TRX was mentioned in the discussion. Presented by Benjamin Surmi , Koelsch Communities Senior Housing News 2-26-25 Senior Living Referrals by Andrew Christman https://seniorho...

Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International Forbes 2-26-25 Robotic Pets Can Dramatically Improve The Lives Of Older Adults With Dementia And Depression by Tom Chiodo https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomchiodo/2025/02/26/robotic-pets-can-dramatically-improve-the-lives-of-older-adults-with-dementia-and-depression/ Ray Gordon mentioned seeing Sony’s aibo dog 20 years ago in an Economist Group...

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury CAPS , Life's Encore Planning WSJ 2-7-25 Investor Betting on People In Their 50s / 60s Because Older Is Better by Ben Cohen https://www.wsj.com/business/entrepreneurship/the-investor-betting-on-people-in-their-50s-and-60sbecause-older-is-better-f19fd19b "Brilliant Minds," is the name of the fund in the WSJ article. Primetime Partners was mentio...

Presented by Ray Gordon, Architect, Urban Planner, Futurist and former Pratt Institute Grad School Professor, Boomer Tech Talk - Home of Rethinking Aging Club Podcasts NY Times 1-14-25 BMI Obesity Definition by Gina Kolata https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/health/bmi-obesity-definition.html Study: The Commission's 58 experts spent years on the report.  Endorsed by 78 organizations. Published...

Presented by Ellen Khalifa , Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan WSJ 1-13-25 Your Healthspan is as Important as your Lifespan and it is Declining by Alex Janin https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/americans-unhealthy-chronic-disease-3f35c9f5 Apple access: https://apple.news/A5tbl1McLRRGuX_CTO_Tlqg Benjamin Surmi recommended https://www.westonaprice.org/about-us/shopping-guide Ellen Khalifa men...

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury CAPS , Life's Encore Planning AARP updated 1-16-25 Sneaky Retirement Expenses https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2023/most-common-underestimated-expenses.html Discussion Best Budgeting Apps Kanopy - for free streaming film through the public library Presented by Ellen Khalifa , Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan Vox 2-3-25 Spare Bedro...

Presented by Ellen Khalifa , Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan KFF Health News 1-22-25 The Growing Inequality in Life Expectancy Among Americans by Amy Maxmen https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/growing-disparity-life-expectancy-racial-ethnic-groups-study/ Related suggestion from Stacey Eisenberg What the Health 2017 documentary on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80174177 Presente...

Presented by Benjamin Surmi , Koelsch Communities Senior Housing News 1-15-25 Gen X Less Interested in Trendy Wellness, More Stressed Than Boomers by Austin Montgomery https://seniorhousingnews.com/2025/01/15/gen-x-less-interested-in-trendy-wellness-more-stressed-than-boomers / Related: Feb 7, 2024, same author https://seniorhousingnews.com/2024/02/07/new-mather-institute-study-shines-spotlight-on...

Presented by Benjamin Surmi , Koelsch Communities McKnights Senior Living 1-17-25 Senior Living Can Put Pandemic Recovery Behind It as Occupancy Rates Reach New Highs by Kimberly Bonvissuto https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/news/senior-living-can-put-pandemic-recovery-behind-it-as-occupancy-rates-reach-new-highs/ Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International McKnights 1-6-25 Investin...

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury , LifesEncore.com How a Couple of Retired Physicians Built Their Elder-Friendly Dream Home by Catherine Romano 9-6-24 WSJ on Apple News: https://apple.news/AG5vAisurSoKcaSxhn1sRmA Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International New Yorker 11-25-24 How the Golden Girls Celebrated and Distorted Old Age by Daniel Immerwahr https://www.newyorker.com/magaz...

Presented by Ellen Khalifa , Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan 12-3-24 Disagreement on Foundational Principles of Biological Aging https://neurosciencenews.com/aging-disease-process-28168/ Referenced in Discussion NIH Study 2-24-24: Is Aging a Disease? A Critical Review Within the Framework of Ageism https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10894070/ Gordon Research Conferences https://www....

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury , LifesEncore.com Forbes 11-21-24 10 Habits Happy Retirees Have in Common by Wes Moss https://www.forbes.com/sites/wesmoss/2024/11/21/10-habits-happy-retirees-have-in-common/ Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International 12-5-24 Anthem Anesthesia Insurance Industry Backlash  by Rylee Wilson https://www.beckerspayer.com/policy-updates/anthem-walks-ba...

Presented by Ellen Khalifa , Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan McKnight’s Senior Living 11-25-24 Early Hospice Care Has Transformative Impact by Aaron Housh https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/home/columns/guest-columns/early-hospice-care-has-transformative-impact/ Dr. Zalan Alam mentioned: Spring Hill Hospice UK Day Care opportunity for family respite, bereavement and other services Dyin...

Presented by Benjamin Surmi , Koelsch Communities Senior Housing News 11-18-24 A Place for Mom's Referrals Evolution by Tim Regan https://seniorhousingnews.com/2024/11/18/how-a-place-for-moms-new-ceo-is-evolving-the-companys-relationships-with-operators/ Presented by Ellen Khalifa , Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan Fast Company 10-09-24 Four Reasons to Care if You're Ageist &...

Presented by Ellen Khalifa , Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan 10-31-24 They’re Giving Scammers All Their Money. The Kids Can’t Stop Them. By Tara Siegel Bernard https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/31/business/scam-con-artist-family-savings.html In the article: FBI.gov Elder Fraud Report ic3.gov Elder Fraud Report Linda mentioned Wired reporting on trafficking of workers to South East Asia forc...

Presented by Benjamin Surmi , Koelsch Communities Reported on the Center for Innovation: The Green House Project and Pioneer Network conference Nov 11-13 he is attending https://thegreenhouseproject.org/2024-conference/ Linda Sherman referenced during the anti lockdown of dementia patients discussion - the live Rethinking Aging Club Podcast episode recording coming November 21, 1-2pm ET on Dementi...

Presented by Ellen Khalifa , Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan Neuroscience News 10-7-24 Life Expectancy Growth Slows, Focus Turns to Healthier Aging https://neurosciencenews.com/life-expectancy-healthy-aging-27802/ Nature 10-7-24 Study Implausibility of Radical Life Extension in Humans in the Twenty-first Century https://www.nature.com/articles/s43587-024-00702-3 Presented by Ray Gordon Ar...

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury , LifesEncore.com Forbes 10-24-24 Why ‘Aging In Place’ Is Not Always A Good Plan by Carolyn Rosenblatt https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolynrosenblatt/2024/10/24/why-aging-in-place-is-not-always-a-good-plan/ Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International Christian Science Monitor 8-15-24 What Baby Boomers Want by Kristen Senz https://www.csmonitor.com...