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Rethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastSleep Health with Sana Health and myWavesThis 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...2024-10-1549 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastCES Highlights 2024 Part 1 Eye Disease Simulator, Telehealth Tech, Speech Support, Hearing AidsThis episode highlights innovations from the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that support vision, hearing, and speech comprehension for older adults, as well as digital communications for telehealth and avoidance of social isolation.Recorded January 18, 2024, the following guests presented in this order:Taylor Speegle, Co-Founder of VisionAid - an eye disease simulator adding to vision solutions by creating empathy among doctors, low vision clinics, and care facilities while encouraging patient compliance with macular degeneration through the use of mixed reality (i.e., leveraging VR and related technologies). One of five winners of a Eureka Park Accessibility...2024-10-0958 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastSmart Home with Autoslide, Josh, Murphy Door, Caregiver Smart Solutions, Evolving HomesJoseph Castonguay discussed automated sliding doors for improved accessibility and fall prevention. Casey Levy-Tulloch highlighted Josh AI's role in consolidating smart home devices into a single, easy-to-use interface. Jeremy Barker emphasized Murphy Door's innovative hidden beds and storage solutions for enhancing space utilization and privacy. Ryan Herd from Caregiver Smart Solutions underscored the importance of integrating these technologies to provide peace of mind for caregivers. Carol Chiang emphasized the need for aesthetically pleasing smart home solutions.Recorded on December 14, 2023. This episode is part of our Smart Home series.Spea...2024-10-0853 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastProject Updates with Kithwood, Rubato, Loop Village and UN GA78 Sustainable Development Goals Report for Digital InclusionThis Project Updates episode focused on updates from several age-friendly product and technology initiatives, with Kithwood and Rubato leveraging AI. Michael Phillips discussed the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s), emphasizing the importance of digital inclusion for older adults.  The Secretary General laid out an ambitious goal to ensure that every man, woman and child on the planet are connected to the internet by 2030, so many organizations are busy making sure that the infrastructure is in place, that's good news for product developers, because that will provide a larger global access to products, services and innovations.Mar...2024-09-3050 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastVolunteer Product Founder Gets Marketing Advice from Our Panel of ExpertsWe 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; Founder, Mod.LifeClaire Brooks, President, ModelPeople Linda Sherman, Boomer Tech Talk about LindaNatasha was looking for a pivot from B:B...2024-09-291h 01Rethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastMeditation, Yoga, Brain Body Connection Tennis TipsDanielle Palli, Author and Coach, Birdland Media“Yoga involves dual tasking, doing cognitive and physical activity together, such as synchronized mindful breathing with movement, which we know enhances balance and cognitive function and creativity and cognitive flexibility.”“Study linking physical activity with a 25% reduction in depression when people exercised for 2.5 hours per week.”“Meditation is not  a "one size fits all." In 1:1 coaching, I've found myself adjusting for clients with diagnosed ADHD/OCD and those working through trauma”Julie Carmen, Actor, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Certified Yoga Therapist, JulieCarmenActor.com“I think people sh...2024-09-2555 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastMarketing Tips for Founders with Danielle Duplin, Irene Koehler, Grace Andruszkiewicz, Michael Phillips and Debbie HowardOur 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 of founders showing up as thought leaders and using LinkedIn effectively. Irene Kohler advised on leveraging LinkedIn for personal branding and emphasized the high trust levels of companies with CEOs active on soc...2024-09-251h 10Rethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastSocial Isolation and Intergenerational Connections with Ageless Innovation, Kinsome, Perfect Pair, Hively and FrendiiThis episode focused on combating social isolation and promoting intergenerational connections.Ted Fisher from Ageless Innovation discussed reimagining classic board games like Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit for older adults, emphasizing intergenerational play.Eben Pingree introduced Kinsome, an AI-driven social journal for grandkids and grandparents to foster bonds.Madison Dominato highlighted Perfect Pair, a nonprofit connecting college students with older adults to combat loneliness.Angela Gu presented Hively, an online platform for retirees to find community and purpose.Martha Gamboa discussed Friendly, a social platform for women over 50 to build...2024-09-2351 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastHolistic Wellness through Nature, Brain and Financial HealthExpanding 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 balance with technology and nature. She introduced the concept of “habit stacking” and “micro flows,” encouraging small, meaningful steps like watching a sunset or listening to music for effective self-care.Dr. Krystal Culler spoke about the growing...2024-09-2255 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastSelf-Care through Communications, Journaling, and Creative ArtsIn 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 engaging with art (whether actively creating or passively consuming) stimulates the creative brain and leads to improved mind-body awareness and a meditative effect.We also discussed an Alexa-based app designed to combat loneliness, and found...2024-09-1959 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastSmart Home with Lotus, Uplyft, Toi LabsRyan 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 transfers, reducing caregiver injuries. Dhaval Patel introduced Lotus, a wearable ring that controls home devices without rewiring. Carol Chang gave her action oriented Occupational Therapist perspective on the three products introduced.Recorded on July 13, 2023, this...2024-09-1853 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastVoice Tech AI discussion with Amy Stapleton, Dana Young, Casey Levy-Tulloch and Cherian JacobOur 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. Cherian Jacob discussed leveraging Amazon Alexa for senior living, while Casey from Josh.ai introduced their new Josh GPT feature. The conversation also touched on the importance of privacy, personalized databases, and the role of community-based organizations in...2024-09-1651 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastMobility Wheelchair Solutions and Portable Parallel BarsThis 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 few words about wheelchairs and then introduced Spring Adamo. Spring Adamo introduced the Omeo, a self-balancing wheelchair that can navigate various terrains and supports core muscle strength. It requires some arm function. Gina Adams presented p...2024-09-1450 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastSmart Home with Ome Smart Knob, Josh, Smarter Service, Rebeca Sternbach OT and Laura Caron-Parker OTAkshita 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-Parker discussed the importance of digital literacy and support for older adults in using smart home products. The discussion concluded with the need for reliable technology and the potential for future collaborations.Recorded on June...2024-09-1346 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastSocial Isolation and Mental Health, Self-care for CaregiversThis 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...2024-09-111h 00Rethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastCaregiver Friendly Products with Harry & David, CareGlider and teleCalmWith 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 peace of mind by safeguarding cognitively-challenged older adults from problem calls, scams, and fraud. Especially helpful for caregivers of those with dementia and Alzheimer’s – but also applicable to a wide variety of caregiving situations.David Carson presents the Care...2024-09-1052 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastHospice and Palliative Care Authors and ExpertsImportant 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 MedicalSince this podcast, Dr G has added a second book for consumers “The Real Deal About Hospice”.Dr. G also has a podcast: D...2024-09-0953 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastProject Updates with Composure, a2 Pilot Awards, Danielle Palli, Christina Keys, Andrea JacquesThis 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 using soundscapes, including pink noise. Christina Keys announced Caregiving.com's expansion to 150 cities by November. Danielle Palli discussed her work on intergenerational connections and healthy longevity. Andrea Jacques introduced the Fulfilled Leader Program and...2024-09-0845 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastRobotics Featuring Camino Mobility, Social Robots, Cosmos RoboticsCarol 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 introduced Mindy, a social robot for reducing isolation. She explained the four key ways Mindy can impact older adults and caregivers, including music therapy, brain games, and simple conversation. Lee emphasized the importance of making robots non-human-looking to avoid confusion a...2024-09-0740 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastCommunity Building with Positive Aging Community, Koelsch Communities, Kuel Life, Today’s Caregiver, San Diego Futures FoundationThis 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 Caregiver conferences.Steve Gurney shared his experience with online discussions, reaching 50% older adults and 50% providers, and his adaptive sports involvement. Benjamin Surmi detailed Koelsch Communities' intentional design for community spaces and empowering stakeholders to lead p...2024-09-0655 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastProject Updates Women Helping WomenThis 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 across generations. Karen is a prolific author.Reiko Lewis shared her expertise in aging-in-place design. Ellen Khalifa discussed the Tiny Habits method for improving health span.Stella Lupushor provided an u...2024-09-0548 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastParkinson’s Products with Joe & Bella, Steadiwear, NexStride and Carol Chiang OTThis 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 Parkinson's patients. NexStride is a customizable device that can attach onto any cane, walker, walking pole. It provides both visual and auditory cues and can be completely customized to each person.Jimmy Zolo introduced Joe and Bella's adaptive clothing, designed to...2024-09-0545 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastSleep Health with Roger Anunsen, Natasha Chu, Lauren Duffell, Ramiro Maldonado and Patrick MorrisThis 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, which uses circadian light to improve sleep and fall prevention. Patrick Morris from gugu Sleep in Japan, shared insights on sleep deprivation and the company's mission to promote better sleep through comfortable mat...2024-09-0455 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastCES Vision Tech with ReBokeh, Seleste, Matt Ater and Jim HarrisRecorded 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, making technologies like text-to-voice more affordable and accessible.At CES 2025 Jim moderated this impressive Predictive AI Transforming Customer Service panel: left to right: Davie Sweis, Chief Digital Officer...2024-09-0448 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastNutrition Apps and Software with Jessica Cooper, Mory BaharThis 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 Metrodora Institute.Mory Bahar, CEO, Personal Remedies discussed their fully automated nutritional guidance system, which considers multiple chronic conditions and medications. We were fortunate to meet Mory through the HLTH conference.Odo von Wolfen explained Biostarts' $199...2024-09-0357 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastDental Robotics, Home Fire Prevention, Fall Detection, Caregiver Training Project UpdatesLaura Powell discussed Yomi, an FDA-cleared robotic system for dental surgery, highlighting its benefits in minimizing invasive procedures and improving patient outcomes. Ken Deering introduced a device that prevents kitchen fires by automatically turning off gas or electric stoves if left unattended for too long. John O'Brien presented Invisia, a line of aesthetically pleasing grab bars that address installation challenges. Carol Chiang praised the shampoo shelf and other Invisia products, emphasizing their beauty and functionality.Benjamin Surmi introduced Mandy Solomon and Mentia.Mandy Salomon discussed a new grant to use...2024-09-0358 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastDigital Skills Training with OATS, Community Tech Network, Candoo Tech, OdessaConnect and Frances WestThis episode focused on digital skills training and inclusivity for older adults. Michael Phillips introduced Suzanne from OATS, highlighting the impact of the COVID pandemic on older adults' digital connectivity.Suzanne Myklebust explained the ConnectED NYCHA initiative, which distributed 10,000 internet-connected tablets to older adults in New York City Housing Authority apartments, resulting in significant improvements in social connections and reduced loneliness.Steph Minor from Community Tech Network highlighted their programs providing digital literacy training and devices to marginalized communities. Liz Hamburg from Candoo Tech shared their remote support and training services fo...2024-09-0257 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastCES 2023 Highlights - Expert Observations, Dementia Telephone, Digital Smart Badge for Hearing Loss Communications, At-home Rehabilitation TherapyInnovations from the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), including observations from organizers, industry experts, and leaders from companies with solutions that enhance accessibility, inclusivity, and at-home rehabilitation compliance.This show (recorded on January 12, 2023) included the following guests in the order they presented: Steve Ewell, (Executive Director, Consumer Technology Association Foundation), which produces CES, including supporting accessibility startups. Rick Robinson, (VP, AgeTech Collaborative from AARP) noted the uptick in interest in age tech among investors. Michael Phillips, (Technology Strategy and Relationships Director, AARP) pointed out this year’s stronger focus on meaningful collaborations.2024-09-0158 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastHealthHive, EverSafe, OnScreen, Positive Aging Community and Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Podcast Launch Project UpdatesSteve Farber from Health Hive discussed a virtual platform for coordinating care, emphasizing its free access for individuals and enterprise integration for revenue. HealthHive is a Public Benefit Corp.Howard Tischler explained EverSafe, a service protecting seniors from financial exploitation. Costin Tuculescu introduced OnScreen, a TV-based video calling solution for older adults. Thank you to Costin for also joining our CES 2025 Highlights podcast on 2-27-25. JJ Elliott Hill and Natalie talked about their new podcast "Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver.” Their website includes a caregiving product portal. Thank you to Natalie for als...2024-08-301h 00Rethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastNursing Shortage with Bradley Schurman, Benjamin Surmi, Carol Fujiyoshi MD and Noah Kusz for KevalaBenjamin Surmi highlighted the loss of 400,000 nurses since the pandemic, with a need for 1.5 million more by 2028. We always love having Benjamin on the Rethinking Aging Club podcasts. He is a regular on our News for the Ages. Here is our NFTA 3-11-25.Carol Fujiyoshi noted a 27% turnover rate in some hospitals and challenges in recruiting and retaining nurses on Kauai. Thank you to Carol Fujiyoshi for also joining our Bone Health podcast on 10-17-24.  Bradley Schurman emphasized the broader labor market issues, including the shift to flexible work environments. Linda noted that B...2024-08-2741 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastPhysical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Related ProductsOctober is Physical Therapy Month and October 27th is World Occupational Therapy Day. We honored these topics with a discussion of products and training.Michael Phillips from AARP spoke about the importance of Digital Skills Training in the fields of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy during our introduction.Brett Adler won the Amazon Alexa skills challenge for his product Voice PT, which guides physical therapy patients.Carol Chiang discussed her virtual consultations for aging in place, emphasizing the importance of digital skills training for occupational therapists. Nancy introduced Comfort Linen, which...2024-08-2435 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastStreaming Film Entertainment and Edutainment Professionals SpeakStreaming Film Entertainment and Edutainment is one of our favorite topics. This episode included the challenges and successes in producing films that address aging issues, such as Sky Bergman's "Lives Well Lived" and Susie Singer Carter’s latest project. Joe Hausch discussed Photavia’s mission to create inclusive edutainment for seniors, highlighting their partnerships with Tranquility Lifestyle Solutions (TLS) and SaltboxTV. Michael Phillips emphasized the evolving media habits post-COVID, noting the increased use of streaming services. The discussion also touched on the need for better representation and inclusion in the film industry, as highlig...2024-08-2240 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastProject Updates with Benjamin Surmi, EquipMeOT, Greyafro Marketing, UnaliWear, Maria Mortati Experience Design, Doug Sullivan RPM-CCMMichael Phillips discussed the "Fly Like an Eagle" report, highlighting that online training for older adults is twice as effective in combating social isolation than just providing broadband access. Benjamin Surmi introduced Lindsay DeLong who shared her journey from creating YouTube videos to building a community on Instagram to provide occupational therapy tips and tools with EquipMeOT. Lindsay explained the importance of destigmatizing medical equipment and adaptive tools through fun and engaging content.Julian Harcourt from Grayafro Marketing emphasized the importance of inclusive marketing to older consumers. Jean Anne Booth introduced the Kanega Wa...2024-08-2152 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastMarketing Tips for Founders with Michael Phillips, Bernie Borges, Jennifer Abernethy, Nathalie de Vazeille, Benjamin Surmi and Debbie HowardThe discussion focused on marketing strategies for aging consumers, emphasizing the importance of avoiding negative terminology like "old" and "elderly," and using terms like "ageless" and "seasoned." Michael Phillips highlighted that 56% of consumer spending in America is by those over 50, and stressed the need for inclusive workforces and marketing. Bernie Borges discussed the "happiness U curve," noting that happiness peaks at 18 and increases after mid-40s. Jennifer Abernathy and Natalie de Versailles underscored the importance of relatable imagery and simple, honest messaging. Benjamin Surmi noted the challenge of balancing aspirational marketing with...2024-08-201h 03Rethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastLiving Choices Alternative Senior Housing Options with Silvernest, Village to Village Network, Michael Skaff, Rebeca Sternbach and Carol ChiangCarol Chiang and Rebeca Sternbach were able to offer their perspectives as both occupational therapists and aging in place housing consultants as commentary on the Silvernest and Village to Village Network offering. Michael Skaff also offered his perspective. The leaders of Silvernest and Village to Village Network introduced their alternative senior living options. This Living Choices episode was a follow-up to our discussion on the same topic on July 21, 2022. You will find it mentioned in this show.Recorded on September 1, 2022, this episode is part of our Living Choices Series. Speakers are listed in their order...2024-08-1754 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastSelf Care, Hearing w Charlotte Yeh, GetSetUp, JournalingCelebrating National Wellness Month, this episode focused on Self Care. We looked at the contribution of hearing and brain health. We explored several approaches that can help: writing, Joy Journaling, Ayurvedic massage, and a wide variety of online courses that combine “learning” with “community.”Recorded on 8-25-22, this episode is part of our Fitness and Wellness series.Speakers are listed in their order of appearance. Dr. Krystal L. Culler, Founder, Virtual Brain Health Center‘If you have 30 minutes a day for your own personal brain care, It's 5 minutes of meditation, 10 minutes of brain f...2024-08-161h 00Rethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastProject Updates with Keren Etkin, Dave McCaughan, Mark Evin, Henry Peck, Susie Singer Carter, Cherian Jacob and Maxwell CohenWe enjoyed updates on a variety of topics including senior marketing, caregiving film making, consumer PT at home, neurological diagnostics for faster interventions, plus and minus of designing age tech running on platforms like Alexa, and peel away bed sheets. Recorded on August 4, 2022, this episode is part of our Project Updates Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance. Keren Etkin, Creator, TheGerontechnologistDave McCaughan, Storyteller, BIBLIOSEXUAL - Senior MarketingMark Evin, Co-Founder and CEO, Ludica Health; JintronixHenry Peck, Strategy, Marketing, Commercial, Altoida at time of show2024-08-131h 08Rethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastLiving Choices Alternative Housing Options with AARP, The Green House Project, Green Care Farms, Kitchen Bath and Wellness Design, Koelsch Communities, Village of HopeBill Armbruster highlighted the need for middle housing and home sharing. Susan Ryan from the Greenhouse Project described their 371 homes in 32 states (as of July 2022), focusing on dignified, home-like settings. Rebekah Churchyard introduced Canada's first dementia care farm, Green Care Farms, which offers outdoor activities and sensory engagement. Jamie Gold discussed co-living and co-housing as alternatives to traditional living arrangements. Kathy Gillespie presented the Village of Hope, a multi-generational, inclusive co-housing community in Pennsylvania, aimed at providing affordable, supportive housing for various demographics. Benjamin Surmi and Carol Chiang offered their perspective....2024-08-121h 03Rethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastDementia Care, Hearing, ElliQ, PT OT, Project UpdatesThis Project Updates episode included unique solutions for dementia care, hearing aid insertion support, physical and occupational therapy support and a grant offering.  Recorded on July 7, 2022, this episode is part of our Project Updates series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.Grace Andruszkiewicz, Director of Marketing (through July 2024), Intuition Robotics-ElliQ David Richards, Co-Founder and CEO, CareSpace virtual rehab therapy supportCarol Chiang, OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM, CHAMP, Business Owner, Evolving Homes (Co-Founder,  IIX Care Hub launched in 2024)Jeffrey Szmanda, Founder and President, Each Ear, LLCSu...2024-08-1148 minRethinking Aging Club PodcastRethinking Aging Club PodcastFitness, Fall Prevention, AgeTech Product Founders Design DiscussionExperts in Fitness and AgeTech discussed the importance of designing both products and digital platforms with accessibility in mind, user testing, and collaboration with healthcare entities. They also emphasized the need for tailoring fitness programs for seniors with dementia and supporting caregivers. This outstanding group of leaders includes product founders. Recorded on 3-17-22, this episode is part of our Fitness and Wellness series.Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.Amanda Rees, Cofounder and CEO, Bold LisaAnne Elliott, Care Staffing Coordinator, Koelsch Communities Michael Skaff, Start-up & VC A...2024-08-0642 minAccess Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Coming of AgeAccess Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Coming of AgeAnne Tyler: Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Ladder of Years & The Amateur Marriage: Three BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations by Anne TyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/342008 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Anne Tyler: Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Ladder of Years & The Amateur Marriage: Three BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations Author: Anne Tyler Narrator: Tom Forrister, Julianna Jennings, Nancy Crane, Nathan Osgood, Barbara Barnes, Full Cast, Lorelei King Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 49 minutes Release date: August 2, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Coming of Age Publisher's Summary: Captivating BBC radio adaptations of three of Anne Tyler’s bestselling novels Award-winning author Anne Tyler is loved worldwide for her fiction exploring the intricacies of marriage and domesticity. These three ac...2018-08-0305 minAccess Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Coming of AgeAccess Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Coming of AgeAnne Tyler: Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Ladder of Years & The Amateur Marriage: Three BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations by Anne TylerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/342008to listen full audiobooks. Title: Anne Tyler: Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Ladder of Years & The Amateur Marriage: Three BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations Author: Anne Tyler Narrator: Tom Forrister, Julianna Jennings, Nancy Crane, Nathan Osgood, Barbara Barnes, Full Cast, Lorelei King Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 49 minutes Release date: August 2, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Coming of Age Publisher's Summary: Captivating BBC radio adaptations of three of Anne Tyler’s bestselling novels Award-winning author Anne Tyler is loved worldwide for her fiction exploring the intricacies of marriage and domesticity. These three acclaimed bo...2018-08-036h 49Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernDownload Latest Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernAnne Tyler: Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Ladder of Years & The Amateur Marriage: Three BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations by Anne TyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/342008 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Anne Tyler: Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Ladder of Years & The Amateur Marriage: Three BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations Author: Anne Tyler Narrator: Tom Forrister, Julianna Jennings, Nancy Crane, Nathan Osgood, Barbara Barnes, Full Cast, Lorelei King Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 49 minutes Release date: August 2, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: Captivating BBC radio adaptations of three of Anne Tyler’s bestselling novels Award-winning author Anne Tyler is loved worldwide for her fiction exploring the intricacies of marriage and domesticity. These three acclaimed books, ea...2018-08-0205 minDownload Incredible Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaDownload Incredible Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaAnne Tyler: Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Ladder of Years & The Amateur Marriage: Three BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations by Anne TyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/342008 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Anne Tyler: Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Ladder of Years & The Amateur Marriage: Three BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations Author: Anne Tyler Narrator: Tom Forrister, Julianna Jennings, Nancy Crane, Nathan Osgood, Barbara Barnes, Full Cast, Lorelei King Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 49 minutes Release date: August 2, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: Captivating BBC radio adaptations of three of Anne Tyler’s bestselling novels Award-winning author Anne Tyler is loved worldwide for her fiction exploring the intricacies of marriage and domesticity. These three acclaimed books, ea...2018-08-0205 min