Rethinking Aging Club Podcast

Expanding on our discussions for National Wellness Month, in this episode we explore sustainability, routine, and the healing power of nature. Our expert guests dive deep into the holistic nature of wellness, including brain health and financial well-being, and offering practical tips to enhance your overall quality of life. Sherry Snelling emphasized the importance of simplifying life and finding...

Wellness is a holistic, personalized endeavor. For caregivers, it’s literally the “fuel” for a long marathon - covering physical health (movement, sleep, nutrition), mental/emotional resilience, purpose and intention, finances, safe environments, and strong social ties.  Our guests - podcasters and online creators in the aging, longevity, and caregiving landscape - expanded on incorporating the mu...

Perry Halman-Peguillan explained SpendCare, a spending card for caregivers to manage finances transparently, targeting non-medical home care agencies. Marcy Lobel-Esrig highlighted Paytrust, formerly known as SilverBills, a bill-paying service for older adults, funded by NIH grants and municipal contracts. Jane Babcock educated us on VA benefits for veterans and widows, including the wartime pensi...

In celebration of National Self-Care Day and National Wellness Month, this episode highlights innovative platforms and creative approaches to self-care for aging adults and those who care for them. We learned about a dynamic platform that offers accessible entertainment, communication, and wellness activities for older adults and their caregivers, as well as the power of art in self-care, and how...

Ryan Herd from Caregiver Smart Solutions discussed the importance of Smart Home technology for aging in place, highlighting voice-controlled toilets and showers.  Parm Sarmadi from Toi Labs introduced TrueLoo, a toilet seat that tracks toileting changes to detect anomalies, improving health outcomes.  Craig Misrach presented Uplyft, an FDA-registered bedside transfer system that helps with patient...

Our Project Updates topic allows us to bring together speakers with different specialties. We were pleased to have Mary Furlong, longevity economy thought leader, introduce Sean Liu and Jason Wei. Sean Liu from PingCares discussed their wearable technology for older adults, emphasizing emergency calling, GPS tracking, mood monitoring, and vitals tracking. Jason (Jay) Wei from Discover Live highlig...

Our Smart Home discussion focused on the evolving landscape of voice-activated AI technology for older adults. Amy Stapleton, an acknowledged leader in this field, highlighted the advancements in natural language processing, particularly with ChatGPT, enabling multi-turn conversations. Dana Young emphasized the potential of integrating generative AI with low-cost devices like Amazon Echo Show. Che...

This episode honored Alzheimer's and Brain Health Awareness Month! Bill Uniowski from Zinnia TV discussed their platform, which offers over 200 immersive videos designed for people with dementia, helping with engagement, anxiety reduction, and daily living activities.  Benjamin Surmi from Koelsch Communities gave us a 10 minute summary of a recent one hour presentation he made on global demen...

This episode focused on assistive technologies for mobility.  Teresa Valenzuela discussed her invention, the Dash Tray, aimed at enhancing safety and independence for wheelchair users by providing connectivity and security. She highlighted the lack of infrastructure for electric wheelchairs, such as curb cuts and charging stations. Carol Chiang used her Occupational Therapy perspective to say a fe...

Akshita Iyer introduced Ome Smart Knob, a retrofit system for gas or electric stoves to prevent unattended cooking fires.  Casey Levy-Tulloch from Josh discussed their AI-driven smart home control and automation system, emphasizing ease of use and privacy.  Vita Roozen highlighted Smarter Service, a concierge service helping older adults navigate technology.  Rebeca Sternbach and Laura Caron-Parke...

Recorded on 5-25-23, this episode is part of the Fitness and Wellness Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance. Mark Evin , Co-founder and CEO, Ludica Health - LudoFit LudoFit games promote both cognitive and physical health. Video-game exercises for balance, strength, stamina and brain health with beautiful scenery and fun-filled moments. Amy Li , Founder and CEO, Dance4Healing Am...

This episode focused on social isolation and mental health for older adults and caregivers. Caroline Lawrence introduced Kind Space, an Alexa app offering daily well-being checks, interactive activities, and bedtime stories. Danielle Palli highlighted the importance of mental health awareness, noting that 1 in 5 people experience mental illness annually, and 40-70% of caregivers report burnout. Sh...

With Older Americans Month in mind, in this episode we explore innovative caregiver-friendly products ranging from communications and mobility to recognizing family caregivers both at-home and in the workplace, featuring three visionary leaders who are making a difference in the caregiving space: Tavis Schriefer introduces a managed in- and outbound telephone service that provides caregivers with...

Important authors explain hospice and palliative care. Recorded on 5-4-23, this episode is part of our Ending Well series . And Ending Well is part of our Caregiving series . Speakers are listed in their order of appearance. Kaishauna L. Guidry, MD, HMDC , Author, “Dr. G’s H.O.S.P.I.C.E. Pocket Guide: 7 Things Hospice Physicians Need to Know to Be Ready for Work” - Mourning Dove Medical Since this...

This episode provided updates from speakers on a variety of aging-related projects. Michael Phillips discussed the UN's global digital compact, emphasizing the need for input by May 1. Steven Liu explained the A2 Collective's $200,000 non-diluted grant Pilot Awards for AI-driven age tech projects. Jeff McSpadden shared Composure's success in improving sleep for dementia patients usi...

Dr. Chitra Dorai and Desiree Patno introduced Amicus Brain, a conversational-AI “trusted partner” for families living with dementia. Built with, by, and for users, this innovation gives evidence-based, clinically sourced guidance, resources, and day-to-day care coaching via phone/tablet. Joseph Castonguay described retrofittable automation for sliding and swing doors, windows and locks that makes...

Carol Chiang introduced Duncan Orrell-Jones and discussed the potential of the Camino mobility rollator for aiding in Parkinson's treatment. Duncan Orrell-Jones  from Camino Mobility, who discussed their smart walker designed to track gait metrics and improve mobility. He explained the inspiration behind Camino Mobility, including making devices less clunky and more assistive. Lee St. James i...

Our marketing experts offered actionable tips for founders in the AgeTech space.  Michael from AARP shared the latest AARP Tech Trends on technology use by adults 50 plus years old. Grace from Intuition Robotics discussed the challenges of marketing ElliQ, a digital companion for older adults, emphasizing the use of in-person events and video brochures.  Danielle Duplin highlighted the importance...

You will find excellent podcasting advice in this episode from expert Marc Ronick. Important filmmakers in our field of Rethinking Aging Melissa Davey and Kitty Norton joined us to contribute what they have learned about marketing film projects. We apologize that bits of the recording quality on this episode are not perfect. The content is so valuable, if streaming film entertainment and edutainme...

This episode focused on community building and community engagement strategies. Jack Perez discussed her Kuel Life initiative, emphasizing the need for midlife and beyond support using a model that includes membership, content from experts and product offerings from sponsors. Gary Barg highlighted the importance of personal stories in caregiver communities, noting the success of his Fearless Careg...

This episode focused on celebrating Women's History Month and highlighting the contributions of women in various fields. We featured women whose work helps other women. Karen Lorre (formerly married to Chuck Lorre), discussed her age reversal coaching and the impact of positive beliefs on aging. Karen Sands emphasized the importance of the longevity economy and the need for collaboration acro...

This episode focused on products and solutions for Parkinson's Disease and essential tremor. Emile from Steadiwear discussed the Steady 2 device, which helps manage tremors with features like weight reduction, affordability, and interchangeability. The device has a 60% success rate in reducing tremors by up to 80%.  Sidney highlighted NexStride’s effectiveness in treating freezing of gait in...

This episode focused on Sleep Health Products.  Natasha Chu from StimScience introduced Somni, a neurotechnology headband that enhances sleep using personalized brain stimulation, reducing time to fall asleep as well as tossing and turning. Lauren Duffel, a sleep coach, emphasized sleep hygiene tips and the benefits of wearables like the Oura Ring.  Ramiro Maldonado discussed the Nobi Smart Lamp,...

Recorded on February 23, 2023, this episode is part of our Vision Tech as well as our CES Highlights Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance. Jim Harris , a leading tech pundit for CES, started us with an overview of Vision Tech at CES 2023. He noted the significance of vision as a sense and the advancements in technology, emphasizing the cost reduction of AI and machine learning,...

This episode focused on the very important area of nutrition. Jessica Cooper, Chief Science Officer for Opsis Health, introduced Plateful, a free app that uses AI to analyze food intake and provide personalized dietary recommendations. Regretfully, Opsis Health filed for bankruptcy in March 2024. You will still benefit from learning about it. Jessica is currently Director of Lifestyle Medicine for...