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
Amy explained Dance4Healing, an AI-powered telehealth platform targeting cancer patients and others, with a current NIH study.

Steven Bass, 50+ Health and Wellness Coach, AliveVitalandFit
A company based in Kauai that focuses on health and wellness for 50 plus. Flexibility, strength and vitality building take an intentional effort, and that we should work on it every single day, because the sedentary lifestyle is absolutely the enemy. Movement as medicine.

Paty Renda, Elder fitness; Yoga trainer, PatyRenda.com
Paty uses a combination of yoga meditation and coaching and using seated exercises for patients who may not be able to stand as much as they might like anymore.

DuAnne Redus, Life Coach, Author, Chair exercises instructor, DuanneRedus.com
Her chair program combines Tai Chi, lymphatic massage and visualization - all to music.

Debbie Howard’s summary of this show.

Audience Comments:
Elizabeth Green (not endorsing but worth noting) Exercise equipment for worn out joints, especially for dialysis patients whose shunts increase the risk of infection from aquatic rehab. PhysioGait Dynamic Unweighting System from Performance Health

Mark Yamada: KAEA - Kauai Agency on Elderly Affairs

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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. Shail Mehta presented Last Game Board, a shared gaming platform to combat social isolation. Albert Wang explained Comend, a social platform for rare disease caregivers. Beverly Klau introduced Verbena app, a video collection platform for caregiver support. Elise Marie Collins emphasized routine and ritual for caregiver self-care. The session underscored the need for technology to enhance social connections and support for caregivers.

May is Mental Health Awareness month.

Recorded on May 18, 2023, this episode is part of the Social Isolation and Mental Health Series as well as the Fitness and Wellness Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Caroline Laurenson, Creator, Kindspace app, MD TL Tech - Smart Home Solutions

Danielle Palli, NBC-HWC Author, Coach, Insight Timer, Spring Health
Thank you to Danielle for also speaking on 8-31-23 for a Rethinking Aging Club Podcast on Yoga, Meditation, Brain Body Connection.

Shail Mehta, CEO and Co-Founder, Last Gameboard, an antidote to social isolation, member of the AgeTech Collaborative

Albert Wang, Co-Founder, Comend for rare disease community support

Beverly Klau, Founder and CEO, Verbina App

Elise Marie Collins, Wellness Coach, Yoga, Author
Thank you to Elise for also speaking on 8-8-24 with Ellen Khalifa for a Rethinking Aging Club Podcast on Wellness.

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We had an unusual and useful format for this Marketing episode. We found a volunteer product founder in the longevity marketplace to get advice from our experts. Natasha Williams, CEO and Founder, Phoenix Hipwear. Thank you to Mary Furlong for the suggestion.

Recorded on September 28, 2023, this episode is part of the Marketing Series.

Our panel:
Josef Katz, JosefKatz.com, Prime Life Podcast
Jennifer Abernethy, Socially Delivered Digital Agency; Mod.Life
Claire Brooks, ModelPeople
Linda Sherman, Boomer Tech Talk about Linda

Natasha was looking for a pivot from B:B only to Senior Living Communities to adding B:C sales for Phoenix Hipwear, seeking to reach caregivers directly.

Joseph Katz emphasized ROI over cost and leveraging social media and platforms like LinkedIn. Jennifer Abernethy suggested targeting 45-65-year-olds on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook, and using personal branding. Claire Brooks advised understanding decision-makers and leveraging old-school marketing.

Additional recommendations from our experts included improving website credibility, using testimonials, and exploring Medicare Advantage plans for coverage.

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Susan Golden Sc.D. discussed her book "Stage, Not Age," emphasizing the $28 trillion global market for older adults by 2050. She highlighted the importance of design with, not for, older adults, citing Best Buy's VR training for sales staff and Nike's continuous athlete strategy. Susan also talked about the need for a caregiver connector and the potential of NORCs (Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities) for aging in place. She stressed the importance of lifelong learning, with a $5 trillion opportunity in the US, and the need for better end-of-life planning platforms like Cake. The discussion also touched on the financial challenges and the potential for a national caregiving strategy.

We love the term Susan uses “stealth features”. Susan says “It was actually coined at MIT and it's a brilliant term that nobody wants to be marketed to as an old person. They want a product that everybody else uses but that might just be modified for their use.” We recommend that you buy the book.

Recorded on November 16, 2023, this episode is part of the Marketing and Market Research Series.

Referred to during discussion:
5Q Stage Segmentation Susan Golden Stage (Not Age)

“We offer our findings as an open-source reference and innovation tool for all interested parties to use in developing a functioning Care Connector “
December 2022 Stanford Full 142 page report Landscape of Caregiving Report
Executive Summary of above Landscape of Caregiving Report

Additional references from Dr. Zalan Alam:
UK No Decision About Me Without Me
Why America faces a geriatrician shortage - and what to do about it

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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 meaningful connections and intergenerational connections.

Robert McKenna introduced his AI-powered estate management app, Manage My Things, which helps users organize and manage their estates through capturing family stories and organizing physical assets.

Recorded on May 16, 2024, this episode is part of the Project Updates Series with a special nod to our Social Isolation and Mental Health Series as well as our Ending Well Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Monika Virk, MD, Founder and CEO, HOP Into Homecare

Robert Signore, Co-founder and President, Thrive Pavilion
Currently Meta Quest Headset is required. Thrive Pavilion is located in Horizon Worlds.

Thrive Pavilion Press
WRAL (local news) aging well section 2-28-23 Isolated Seniors Discover Activities And Friends Through “Metaverse”
McKnight Senior Living 9-8-23 Founder of Virtua Meeting Space for Seniors That Fights Loneliness Hopes to Grow Tenfold by Adam Dormand
Robert Signore Appearance on Nancy Griffin 10-9-23 Glowing Older Podcast
XR Award Nomination Finalist in the Rising Star Category 5-9-24

Richard McKenna, Founder and CEO, Manage My Things
CEO, Atlantic Strategies

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This episode focused on sleep health, with Richard Hanbury from Sana Health and Jean-Francois Destexhe from myWaves discussing their innovative products. Richard highlighted Sana Health's pulsed light and sound therapy for pain and sleep, emphasizing its potential to improve chronic pain and mental health. He mentioned ongoing FDA trials for neuropathic pain and PTSD. Jean-Francois introduced myWaves, a personalized sleep solution using delta waves recorded from the forehead, which showed a 92% preference for personalized soundtracks in clinical trials. Both products aim to enhance sleep quality and address its impact on overall health.

Debbie Howard and Linda Sherman both tested the Sana Health product on beds in the AgeTech Collaborative Booth. Linda also enjoyed meeting Jean-Francois Destexhe in person at their booth.

Recorded on February 29, 2024, this episode is part of the Sleep Health Series as well as the CES Highlights Series and the Wellness Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Richard Hanbury, Founder and CEO, Sana Health, Exhibitor CES 2024 AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Jean-Francois Destexhe, Co-Founder and CEO, myWaves, Exhibitor CES 2024 Eureka Park

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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 dementia, highlighting the importance of engaging dementia patients and caregivers through interactive and enjoyable activities. Overall, the conversation emphasized the need for a multidisciplinary approach to addressing aging-related issues and the potential of innovative solutions to improve the lives of older adults.

Recorded on June 27, 2024, this episode is part of the Project Updates Series and is also of note for our Dementia series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Dana Keilman, CEO and Co-Founder, Morning Light Strategy

Bruce Elliott, Co-founder and CEO, Memory Lane Games
Memory Lane Games Clinical Trial 2023

Debbie Howard comments that Reading2Connect also puts the caregiver together with their care recipient for a shared activity. Reading2Connect co-creator Ostrowski appeared on our podcast 7-7-22

Yasuyuki Tashibu, Executive Officer, Global Business Div., Mirai Speaker Sound Fun

Video of Mirai Speaker Sound Fun demonstration at Mary Furlong’s 2024 Longevity Venture Summit taken by Ray Gordon

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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 usual with positive risk acceptance. Carol Chiang shared insights on aging in place, advocating for early home modifications. Benjamin Surmi from Koelsch Communities discussed innovative living models like the Park University Village in Vancouver, Washington.

Recorded on August 22, 2024, this episode is part of the Living Choices Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Maureen Longoria, Co-Founder, LivNow Relocation, member of AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

LivNow is tied up with these two companies that have spoken on our podcast: Artifcts Heather Nickerson 1-25-24; Prisidio 2-8-24.

Mary Pitsch, Master Level Social Worker and Certified Care Manager
Co-Founder, Dementia Innovations
Co-Founder, Livasu Village Livasu means "living as usual"
Owner, Embrace Care Management

In our 11-12-24 News for the Ages show, Benjamin Surmi spoke about unlocking memory care during his report on the Nov 11-13 Center for Innovation conference.

Mentioned by Benjamin Surmi Dr. G. Allen Power 2019 Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging webinar and his 2016 book Dementia Beyond Disease: Enhancing Well-Being

11-21-24 Rethinking Aging Club Podcast for Living Choices with Eloy van Hal and Mary Pitsch

Carol Chiang OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM, CHAMP
Co-founder IIX Care Hub / Partner IIX Care / Owner Evolving Homes

Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities

Spoke about: Taco Bell is opening The Cantinas. A marketing campaign for early retirement and intergenerational activities
Koelsch Communities The Park at University Village

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