Rethinking Aging Club Podcast

Bone and Joint Health National Action Week is October 12-18. World Osteoporosis Day is October 20. Experts joined us to talk about Bone Health, Osteoporosis, the Osteoboost product and Wellen. Note we discussed calcium supplementation precautions on our News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club show on October 15, 2024 with Dr. Zalan Alam . Recorded on 10-17-24, this episode is part of our Fitnes...

Highlighting the importance of addressing auditory health across all age groups including aging populations, and its significant impacts on quality of life. Awareness and routine hearing checks are essential to address this universal issue effectively. Recorded on October 10, 2024, this episode is part of the Fitness and Wellness Series. Speakers are listed in order of appearance. Dr. Charlotte Ye...

Debbie Howard kicked off this episode by pointing out the benefits of embracing aging workforce members in terms of both corporate profitability and productivity, as well as in terms of employee engagement. Sally Pace commented about the demographic imperative within the context of our aging population and the advantages of multi- and inter-generational collaboration within companies. Stephanie Ko...

Our theme was fitness, wellness, and self-care, highlighting the importance of maintaining strength and balance, especially during Healthy Aging Month. Eric Levitan discussed Vivo's online, interactive strength training classes, emphasizing their affordability ($12 - $20 per class) and the benefits of social engagement. Dr. Krystal Culler from the Virtual Brain Health Center stressed the impo...

In this special Falls Prevention show, we had two featured speakers and five pre-scheduled expert commenters on stage. September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month. The National Council on Aging led 17th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Week was September 18-24, 2024 GaitBetter, a medical device, transforms treadmills into smart gait training systems, improving balance and cognitive functions. A...

In this engaging discussion, we heard about three innovative AI-driven products and one high touch analog  service - each of which contributes to wellness in its own way. Recorded on August 29, 2024, this episode is part of both the Fitness and Wellness and Project Updates Series. Speakers are listed in order of appearance. David Bosnak , Founder and CEO, Attune Media Labs, PBC - Empathic AI menta...

This episode focused on alternative housing solutions for aging populations. Maureen Longoria from LivNow Relocation discussed her company's stress-free moving services for older adults, emphasizing the importance of empathy and expertise. Mary Pitsch from Dementia Innovations highlighted the development of a dementia village in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, designed to allow residents to live as usu...

We continued with our recognition of August as National Wellness Month, hearing the fascinating story of Amy Li and her Dance4Healing. We also heard a bit more  from our co-hosts Debbie Howad and Linda Sherman, passionate advocates for leveraging creativity and thoughtful design to improve health and wellness outcomes. Amy shared insights on using arts for health improvement. Inspired by personal...

Continuing with our recognition of August as National Wellness Month, our guests shared their observations on taking small actionable steps for behavioral change, as well as on being experimental (and brave!) in exploring the options that will best work for YOUR needs. Recorded on August 8, 2024, this episode is part of the Fitness and Wellness Series. Speakers are listed in order of appearance. E...

Kicking off August as National Wellness Month, our guests offered valuable insights and practical advice for caregiver wellness, providing actionable steps for caregivers to enhance their mental and physical health. Recorded on August 1, 2024, this episode is part of the Fitness and Wellness Series. Speakers are listed in order of appearance. Sherry Snelling , CEO of the Caregiving Club , shared h...

In this episode, we learned about the importance of planning for all aspects of caregiving as part of ensuring your own self-care needs as a caregiver (or caregiver to be), Ayurvedic nutrition and lifestyle practice as a proven tool for self-care, and dementia-friendly cruise travel as a respite option that benefits both caregivers and care receivers. Recorded on July 25, 2024, this episode is par...

In this episode, we heard about a new light-weight mobility option that makes it effortless for caregivers to push their care receivers without injury (even uphill!), along with a variety of physical therapist recommended innovations, and a new AI-generated caregiver support assistant. Recorded on July 18, 2024. This episode is part of the Caregiver Friendly Products Series. Speakers are listed in...

The conversation centered around the development and importance of caregiver-friendly products for individuals with dementia, as well as cutting-edge products and services designed to support aging individuals in their homes. Speakers discussed the potential of AI-driven solutions to simplify and improve caregiving for aging adult caregiving, and the potential of mobile technology to enhance careg...

This Project Updates 6-27-24 episode centered around the importance of collaboration in advancing aging innovation, with a focus on accessible and user-friendly technology, inclusive language, and catering to the needs and preferences of the aging population. Speakers also discussed the potential of reminiscence therapy and personalized games to improve the quality of life for individuals with dem...

In this episode, we discussed dementia and brain health as important aspects of aging and health. We heard from DementiaDarling Carrie Aalberts, an advocate in the dementia landscape, which addresses the needs of 1 in 3 older adults (somewhere between seven and 11 million). Gabriela Pelin of VoiceLove shared about their “voice communications enabler” for dementia patients in ICU, now in pilot prog...

Our conversation emphasized the physical, mental, and social benefits of regular exercise for adults over 50, including improved circulation, increased strength and confidence, and reduced fear and shame associated with starting an exercise program. Recorded on May 30, 2024, this episode is part of the Fitness and Wellness Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance. Mark Evin had an...

Recorded on May 23, 2023, this episode is part of the Smart Home Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance. Eric Smith , Founder and CTO OliverIQ Smart Home as a Service (SHaaS) platform allows consumers to unite, control and automate devices from any manufacturer, using any RF technology, in a single app. Eric Smith CTA Leadership Award Interview with Residential Tech Talk 5-2-24 E...

We discussed with Monica Virk, MD the need for tailored training and orientation programs for home health professionals, emphasizing the importance of adapting to unique microcultures and using technology to create personalized training. Robert Signore highlighted the potential of virtual reality to combat social isolation and improve older adults' lives, highlighting the importance of meanin...

This episode celebrated Women's Health Month with a discussion centered on healthy aging for women featuring speakers Diana Place, Andrea Slaminsky, and Cat Corchado. Diana shared her experience hosting the Quest Gathering in Rhode Island, the value of the 333 Collective and the importance of embracing aging and fostering intergenerational connections. Andrea discussed her work as a women&apo...

Our discussion today included three companies that exhibited at the Ageing Asia 2024 Innovation Forum in Singapore: Living Best agetech accelerator (from Japan), Techno Gym - an at-home or in-fitness-center workout solution for optimal fitness, and Ekso Bionics - which is redefining the fit and function of exoskeletons used for mobility and rehabilitation. Carol Chiang, an OT and Founder of Evolvi...

In this episode, we heard from Janice Chia, head of the Ageing Asia Innovation Forum annual event where the theme for 2024 was “Redefining Care - Activating Communities of the Future.” Some of the real solutions exhibiting at the show are McLean (providing ways through which aging adults can receive the care they need even in remote areas (and even within 24 hours - and in some cases one hour), an...

This episode is a continuation of our April 11th episode focused on products and advocacy for Parkinson's disease in honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month and Parkinson’s Day.   Desiree Mearns discussed the American Parkinson's Disease Association's (APDA) efforts, including a live well symposium in Boca Raton. Raleigh Dewan introduced SteadySpoon, a mechanical utensil stabilizer wit...

This episode honoring Parkinson’s Awareness Month focused on Parkinson's products and advocacy, featuring discussions on various technologies and support systems. Emile Maamary introduced the Steadiwear glove, designed to reduce hand tremors in both Parkinson's and essential tremor, with the Steadi-3 version* set for April 2025 delivery. Bruce McIntyre highlighted the Oklahoma Parkinson&...

Valuable marketing tips for anyone seeking to sell products and services supporting 50 plus and older adults. Learn about analytic marketing tools, intent data and fractional CMO possibilities. Effective languaging for speaking about older adults. User Experience tips. AI use in marketing discussion. Recorded on April 4, 2024, this episode is part of our Marketing series. Speakers are listed in th...

In this episode of the Rethinking Aging Club Podcast, we explore how innovators are reshaping engagement, marketing, and fulfillment in the AgeTech space. From live travel experiences and emotional marketing to platform-specific content strategies and early-stage startup advice, our panel of marketing experts shares practical insights for connecting with older adults in meaningful ways. Whether yo...