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Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk (episode 33)Another powerhouse episode of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk! Nominations are opening for the 2025 John Hopper Impact Award. Learn what you should know and the significance from Ziegler Link-Age Funds Managing Partner Katie Schmitz. And then Mary and Fred welcome Lisa McCracken, head of research and analytics at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care as the NIC Spring Conference is about to get underway. What lies ahead? Join Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin for Deal Talk episode 33!2025-02-2822 min
Living Longer Better SmarterLiving Longer Better Smarter : Moving Forward in the New Year (episode 84)What rules does best selling longevity author Dr. Michael Roizen live by? Can voice analysis detect if someone has diabetes? We talk to the lead researcher. And then we learn how GoGoGrandparent is solving mobility needs and more for older adults. Join Mary Furlong and co-host Fred Fishkin for episode 84 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Moving Forward in the New Year!
2025-01-1653 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk episode 29The National Institute on Aging is calling for applicants for the 2025 NIA Start-Up Challenge and Accelerator. Program Director Joy Toliver joins Mary and Fred with the details entrepreneurs and start-ups will want to know. Visit www.nia.nih.gov/research/sbir/startup-challenge. Then Mary and Fred welcome Neal Shah, founder and CEO of CareYaYa, which was just named to the LinkedIn list of Top 50 Start-Ups. Tune in and subscribe!2024-10-0119 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk episode 27LifeLoop continues to grow with the acquistion of Linked Senior. How did it come about? What will it mean for senior living facilities and residents? LifeLoop CEO Rob Fisher and now GM of Linked Senior Charles deVilmorin join Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin on episode 27 of What's Next.. Longevity Deal Talk.
2024-08-1925 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter- Interest & Involvement: The Elections and Older AdultsWith a couple of all-star guests on episode 75 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter, Mary and Fred focus on Interest & Involvement: The Elections and Older Adults. Former U.S. Senator and NBA Hall of Famer Bill Bradley joins us along with AARP Executive VP and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond. Plus Bradley gives us the inside story of his new documentary, "Rolling Along".
2024-06-2131 minLiving Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter episode 74- Books for Better HealthReady for some worthwhile reading to kick off the summer season? On episode 74 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter, Mary and Fred are joined by the author of the new bestseller Ageless Aging, Maddy Dychtwald and by Dr. Maria Carney, co-author of The Aging Revolution. You'll want to dive into both! Tune in and subscribe!
2024-06-0335 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk episode 27With the What's Next Longevity Venture Summit fast approaching the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP reveals the After Dark Pitch Competition finalists! And Rippl Care makes an acquisition bringing more AI into dementia care. The inside story? Join Mary and Fred for episode 27 of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk.2024-05-2122 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter episode 73: Fiscal & Physical HealthTime to get stronger...with your body and your bank account! This time out Mary and Fred chat with Adam Davis, VP of Financial Health, Inclusion and Liquidity at Capital One about a new free financial online learning course. Then, Troy Taylor, head of performance at Tonal, talks about the importance of strength in your overall health. What's Next-Living Longer Better Smarter: episode 73-Fiscal & Physical Health!2024-05-0132 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk episode 26For startups, entrepreneurs and investors in age-tech, episode 26 of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk is a must. With the What's Next Longevity Venture Summit fast approaching, June 11th and 12th, at the Fairmont in SF, Mary and Fred focus on that and more. They are joined by Amelia Hay, VP of Start-up Programming and Investments at the AgeTech Collaborative From AARP. And then we'll chat with Allison Sekuler, President and Chief Scientist at CABHI, the Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation, as well as Allison Cook, founder of Better Aging and Policy Consulting.
2024-04-1818 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk episode 25-GetSetUpOn the latest episode of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk, Mary and Fred are joined first by GetSetUp President Lawrence Kosick who outlines how the company is working with states to take part in a 1.4 billion dollar Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program. Then, with the Longevity Venture Summit in June approaching...we hear from previous competition winners...on how the events have opened doors. Tune in and subscribe!
2024-04-1025 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Potential and Protection (episode 72)With his new book, Think Remarkable, technology evangelist, author, podcaster and entrepreneur Guy Kawasaki examines the inner workings of what makes people remarkable and helps readers along the way. Guy joins Mary and Fred for an inspiring discussion. Then we welcome Google technology expert Katherine Williams for some tips and tools to protect against online scams.
2024-04-0129 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk episode 24
Deals, conferences and more! On episode 24 of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk, Mary and Fred welcome Danny Aronson, the CEO of Tuned, a hearing health start-up that has won a 3.2 million dollar seed extension. The company has disruptive potential. Then they are joined by The Perfect Companion co-founder Jon Siegel and the new head of its Nashville expansion, Ed Kelley. With the ASA conference coming up, AgeTech Atlanta Jeffrey Gray talks about the pitch competition on tap. And we also hear from Full Circle founder Virginie Raphael, winner of the inaugural John Hopper Impact Award. Nominations are open now...2024-03-2056 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Finding Help for Your Health (episode 71)With Spring approaching, it's time to focus on health! On episode 71 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter, Mary and Fred welcome , Mark Opauszky, whose personal health trials led him to develop the Stethophone. It's an app that may give a big boost to telemedicine. Then we get some important info on new Medicare benefits from Rebecca Kinney, Director of the Office of Healthcare Information and Counseling at the Administration for Community Living. Tune in and subscribe!2024-03-0724 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Finding Work at Any Age (episode 70)Keep working? For many older adults there are many benefits. Economic, social and health to name a few. On episode 70 of What's Next Living Longer, Better, Smarter Mary and Fred are joined by Carly Roszkowski, VP of Financial Resilience Programming at AARP and then they welcome Sharon Emek, founder and CEO of WAHVE, Work at Home Vintage Experts. Tune in and subscribe!
2024-02-1218 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Trends and Tech (episode 69)From the AgeTech and AI trends to watch this year with Laurie Orlov to amazing new tech from Lotus Labs and Whispp, this is a must-see episode! The founders join Mary and Fred to show a ring that lets you point to control lights and more and an app that can restore a person's voice. Join us for episode 69 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter.
2024-02-0127 min
Living Longer Better SmarterLiving Longer Better Smarter: Smarter & Healthier for the New Year (episode 68)Ready to learn something new this year and use tech to get healthier? Deana Neibert , an amazing art guide on GetSetup, joins Mary and Fred with co-founder Lawrence Kosick. How about learning Piano? Chris Vance who founded Playground Sessions with Quincy Jones is with us. It's the #1 rated piano-learning app. And then from Withings, Livia Robic shows how to live healthier with tech and a new device called BeamO!
2024-01-2431 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter episode 67 at the AgeTech Collaborative from CES 2024What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter episode 67 recorded live at the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP studio at CES 2024. Mary and Fred's guests are Heather Nickerson- CEO of Artifcts and SingFit Co-Founder Andy Tubman. Watch for Heather's boots and Andy's song!
2024-01-1318 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter- episode 66 from the AgeTech Collaborative at CES 2024What's Next Living Longer, Better, Smarter with Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin. Episode 66 recorded live at CES 2024 at the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP studio. Our guests: The Last Gameboard CEO Shail Mehta and Ageless Innovation CEO Ted Fischer. Both are bringing generations together around games!
2024-01-1319 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter -episode 65 at CES 2024 AgeTech Collaborative from AARPWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter with Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin. On episode 65 recorded live at the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP studio at CES 2024, Fred and Mary welcome the winner of the AgeTech Collaborative After Dark Pitch Competition, OnScreen founder Costin Tuculescu. Plus from the AgeTech Collaborative, Aurelie Cornett and competition judge Colby Takeda from PearSuite.
2024-01-1225 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Innovations are on the Horizon -episode 63Improving lives. That's the focus of many age-tech startups. And many are about to unveil the latest- AI, robotics and more, at CES 2024. The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. On episode 63, Innovations are on the Horizon, Mary and Fred chat with Sasha Spellman at the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP and then they're joined by Steve Ewell from the Consumer Technology Association Foundation. What's Next- Living Longer, Better Smarter!2023-12-2830 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter -Great Gifts and Gadgets (episode 62)When it comes to some unusual gift suggestions for older adults, who better to chat with than an orthopedic surgeon? Dr. Carmen Quatman from Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center joins Mary and Fred on episode 62 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter. Plus, we have a few ideas of our own! Tune in and subscribe.2023-12-0422 min
Living Longer Better SmarterLiving Longer Better Smarter: Attitude & Gratitude (episode 61)A NY Times story about 89 year old Susan Auslander's battle to bring solar energy to her senior living community in Connecticut inspired Mary and Fred. So they invited her and Times reporter John Leland to join in for episode 61 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter. And they chat about John's book, Happiness is a Choice You Make-Lessons From a Year Among the Oldest Old, too. Then, expert Laurie Orlov joins us to chat about the role of AI in helping to solve the caregiving crisis. Tune in and subscribe.2023-11-1639 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Getting Healthier-Fiscally & Physically (episode 60)With many struggling to save for retirement, the AARP has launched a new "Pretirement" campaign with the Ad Council. The AARP's Mary Liz Burns joins Mary and Fred. Then we dive into holiday shopping scam protection with Amazon's Scott Knapp. Ready for AI innovation? We'll hear from Niels Coch of Nobi, which is using AI in light fixtures to monitor for falls and other health risks. Join us for episode 60 of What's Next: Living Longer Better Smarter- Getting Healthier Fiscally & Physically.
2023-11-0739 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Food, Fun and Family (episode 59)It's a pre-Thanksgiving tradition! The wonderful PBS chef and author Lidia Bastianich joins Mary and Fred with her brand new cookbook full of family recipes. And Ageless Innovation CEO Ted Fischer brings along some brand new family games! Food, Fun and Family on episode 59 of What's Next: Living Longer Better Smarter. Tune in and subscribe!
2023-11-0124 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: New Things to Know-Tech & Medicare Open Enrollment ep.58
New things to know about tech and Medicare Open Enrollment. There's much that's changing on both fronts. Joining Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin on episode 58 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter are Tom Kamber, executive director of OATS and Senior Planet from AARP. Then GetSetUp Co-founder Lawrence Kosick on their new Active Aging Report. And then Keen CEO Scott Matthews on what is new and what to watch out for during Medicare Open Enrollment. Tune in and subscribe!
2023-10-2648 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk: Longevity Venture Partners, Intuition Robotics & more episode 23What's Next Longevity Deal Talk brings you the latest again. Longevity Venture Partners Managing Partner Raissa Hacohen joins us from Israel to unveil three new deals. Plus we cover news from Intuition Robotics, Blooming Health and the upcoming Aging 2.0 Optimize conference where our own Mary Furlong will receive a lifetime achievement award! Join Mary and co-host Fred Fishkin for the latest.
2023-09-1426 min
Living Longer Better SmarterLiving Longer Better Smarter: You and Your Library (episode 55)The Missoula Public Library has been named the best public library in the world and is so much more than shelves lined with books. Such as? Join us for a look with Abe Abramson, who has recently stepped away from the board of the library foundation. And Vivid-Pix CEO Rick Voight joins Mary and Fred too to chat about how libraries are evolving with new services and programs. Tune in and subscribe!2023-08-3130 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk ep. 22 -Deals and an eyewitness to the Maui devastationDeals and heartbreaking devastation on episode 22 of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk. First K4Connect CEO Scott Moody joins Mary and Fred to talk about the company's new nearly 9 million dollar investment round in a tough environment. Then Mike Fisher from Link-Age and Discover Live's Jay Wei chat with us about their just announced partnership. And we are joined by Discover Live Maui virtual tour guide Kelsey Winans, who narrowly escaped disaster and is among those doing what she can to help others.2023-08-1645 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Get Moving-Healthier Aging for Everyone episode 54First up in episode 54 of Living Longer Better Smarter: the amazing Ellen Jaffe Jones is among the athletes who took home gold in this summer's National Senior Games competing with a team sponsored by GetSetUp. She is an Emmy winner, author (Vegan Sex is among her titles), and fitness instructor who delivers plenty of inspiration. Want more? Dr. J. Carson Smith joins Mary and Fred from the University of Maryland to talk about his latest research on the brain health benefits of walking. Tune in and subscribe!2023-08-0329 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Summertime and Savings episode 53Summertime and Savings. On episode 53 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter, Mary and Fred go from the dentist chair exploring how you can save money on expenses with DentalPlans.com to the easy chair with some great summer reading. After chatting with Jenn Stoll from DentalPlans.com, they welcome author and educator Roy Weaver, co-author of "Running Against the Grain- The Story of Philadelphia Eagle and Movie Star Timmy Brown". Plus GetSetUp athletes compete in the National Senior Games and we remember a dear friend. Tune in and subscribe.2023-07-1334 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: The Magic of Connection (episode 52)An app designed to open fun and meaningful communication between kids and grandparents? It won the Social Connection competition created by the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP at the June Longevity Venture Summit. From the collaborative, Amelia Hay joins Mary and Fred along with Eben Pingree, founder of the winning app Kinsome. Tune in to episode 52 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter.2023-06-2822 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Time for Some Tech (episode 51)A robot that remembers where you put things? A smart stove knob that can turn itself off? A watch to monitor your health and connect to caregivers and doubles as a phone? Time for Some Tech is our topic on episode 51 of What's Next Living Longer, Better, Smarter with co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin. Our guests are Sean Liu of Ping, Akshita Iyer of Ome and University of Waterloo researcher Ali Ayub. Tune in and subscribe!2023-06-2238 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk episode 21
A new partnership between Spiro100 and Discover Live will bring live, virtual touring to the Spiro100 platform. Spiro100 CEO Mark Sher, Discover Live CEO Jay Wei and CMO Tricia Norton join Mary and Fred on episode 21 of What's Next.. Longevity Deal Talk. And then we talk to Toi Labs CEO Vik Kashyap about the partnerships bringing the TrueLoo smart toilet seat to senior living facilities and to consumers. Tune in and subscribe!
2023-06-2130 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk- Telehealth, AI & Social Connect Pitch finalists episode 20On this edition of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk with Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin.. Grant Chamberlain, senior managing director of healthcare investment banking at Ziegler joins us previewing his new white paper on telehealth. Then we hear from Aging and Health Technology Watch principal analyst Laurie Orlov previewing her new research on The Future of AI and Older Adults. And then, ahead of the Longevity Venture Summit at the Claremont in Berkeley on June 14 and 15th, we chat with the finalists in the Social Connect Pitch Competition in conjunction with the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP. Episode 20 is one...2023-05-2444 min
Living Longer Better SmarterLongevity Deal Talk ep.19: Home Instead/Meals on Wheels-Ageless Innovation/Hasbro-Longevity Playbook
What's Next Longevity Deal Talk with Mary Furlong & Fred Fishkin. On episode 19: Home Instead partners with Meals on Wheels, Ageless Innovation partners with Hasbro and best selling author Dr. Michael Roizen creates the Longevity Playbook app. Tune in and subscribe!
2023-05-1347 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: A Strong Voice and a Strong Mind (episode 49)
From the Oldest Voice in the World, recordings collected in Azerbaijan by Grammy award winning music producer Ian Brennan ...to a new study finding even a small amount of brain training can reduce dementia risk...episode 49 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter is time well spent. Join Mary and Fred and tune into this edition, "A Strong Voice and a Strong Mind" with our guests Ian Brennan and Posit Science and BrainHQ CEO Dr. Henry Mahncke.
2023-04-2037 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk episode 18News you can use on the latest episode of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk. With the deadline fast approaching for applications in the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP Social Connect Pitch Competition taking place June 14 at the What's Next Longevity Venture Summit, VP of StartUp Programming and Investments Amelia Hay joins us for all the details. And then AgeTech Collaborative graduate Liz Hamburg, CEO of Candoo Tech, fills us in on the final rule for Medicare Advantage plans from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Important news! And finally, smart cane company Can Go makes a deal with Best Buy...2023-04-1331 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Dementia Prevention (episode 48)
Dementia Prevention: Using Your Head to Save Your Brain is the title of a new book by the husband and wife team of Drs. Mitchell and Emily Clionsky. In episode 48 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter, they join Mary and Fred for a lively discussion. Plus Good Trust co-founder Daniel Sieberg is with us to outline the company's latest comprensive estate planning tools. Tune in and subscribe!
2023-04-0533 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next.. Living Longer Better Smarter "The Importance of Social Security" episode 46
It's already one of the hottest campaign issues in the next presidential race, The Importance of Social Security is what we tackle on episode 46 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter. Mary and Fred and joined by AARP Executive VP Nancy LeaMond and from WISER, President Cindy Hounsell and Sr. Research Fellow Dr. Laurel Beedon. Watch, listen and tell your representatives to watch too!
2023-03-2332 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk: Journey Health and Lifestyle acquires LifeWalker Mobility (ep. 17)What goes into a deal like the acquisition of LifeWalker Mobility by Journey Health and Lifestyle? On episode 17 of What’s Next Longevity Deal Talk, Mary and Fred are joined by Journey Health and Lifestyle CEO Mitch Yoel and the company’s Mark McCutchen, former CFO of LifeWalker Mobility, maker of the UpWalker. Then…there’s the busy March conference calendar, from SXSW to CABHI and more including the American Society on Aging event in Atlanta. AgeTech Atlanta CEO Jeffrey Gray chats with us about one of the events, the Age Tech Challenge Innovation Showcase. Listen or watch…and subscribe!2023-03-0836 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next: Living Longer, Better Smarter- Spanning and Scanning Through Generations (episode 45)What can delving into family history do to improve our lives? There are some surprising benefits! A new partnership involving the National Genealogical Society and Vivid Pix, with the arrival of new Memory Station technology can help to open up many doors. National Genealogical Society Executive Director Matt Menashes and Vivid-Pix CEO Rick Voight join Mary and Fred to discuss the announcement at this week's RootsTech Conference and more. Tune in and subscribe!2023-02-2827 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next-Longevity Deal Talk: Lloyd Morrisett, His Avenues Beyond Sesame Street (episode 16)Lloyd Morrisett was the co-creator of Sesame Street. And when he passed away in January the tributes came from far and wide. But the roles he played in bringing ideas, people and money together for social good, for the benefit of older adults included, are less well known. Joining Mary and Fred for a look at Lloyd, his work at the Markle Foundation and more are Charlie Firestone, President of the Rose Bowl Institute and Posit Science co-founder Jeff Zimman. That...plus some of the latest deals!2023-02-1738 minLiving Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Your Heart, Your Hearing & Your Health (episode 44)A gene that could turn back your heart's age by a decade? That's what researchers at the University of Bristol, led by Professor Paolo Madeddu, have found. He joins Mary and Fred along with The Great Age Reboot author, Dr. Michael Roizen, to explore. Plus..what over the counter hearing aids can mean for you and your loved ones...with leaders from Nuheara and Lucid Hearing. Join us for Your Heart, Your Hearing & Your Health. What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter episode 44.2023-02-0141 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk: AgeTech Takes Center Stage at CES (episode 15)AgeTech took center stage at CES 2023 led by the AARP and the AgeTech Collaborative. On episode 15 of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk, Rendever CEO Kyle Rand joins Mary and Fred to highlight the acquisition of Alcove from AARP. And AARP Innovation Labs Senior VP Andy Miller gives his perspective on the deal and the AARP's huge presence at CES. And it will get even bigger. Kinoo CEO Jim Marggraff is with us to take about being part of the AgeTech Collaborative. And we hear from the winner of the AARP After Dark Pitch Competition at CES, Kim Petty, CEO of Onward...2023-01-1352 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: New Tech for a New Year (episode 43)With CES 2023 wrapped up, New Tech for a New Year is the focus of episode 43 of What's Next Living Longer, Better, Smarter. And we highlight fun and fitness with Gary Atkinson, CEO of Singing Machine and Raghu Bathina, CEO of PlayinGames, maker of PlayinPickleball. It brings Pickleball into the home through VR. Plus, we hear from Nuralogix, using selfies for health monitoring and Withings on the U-Scan home urine health lab. Join Mary and Fred and subscribe!2023-01-1224 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next-Longevity Deal Talk: AgeTech Summit at CES 2023 (episode 14)With CES 2023 approaching fast, AARP and the Consumer Technology Association have a new track surrounding all of the innovation arriving aimed at bettering the lives of older adults. From the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP Rick Robinson and Sheila Collins join Mary and Fred. And then we get another preview from Consumer Technology Association Foundation Executive Director Steve Ewell. From smart home tech to digital health and well being, there are great innovations on the horizon. Tune in and subscribe.2022-12-2928 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next-Longevity Deal Talk: Jobs and Learning for Older Adults (episode 13)The peer to peer virtual learning platform for older adults GetSetUp continues to grow around the world and now has a job assistance program. How does it work and what has been behind the phenomenal growth? Director of Business Development Adrienne Choflet joins Mary and Fred for a chat. Plus, the National Council on Aging lands a fifty million dollar grant to help encourage vaccinations. Tune in and subscribe.2022-12-2113 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next.. Living Longer, Better, Smarter: Gadgets, Gifts & Pearls of Wisdom (episode 42)Still looking for that perfect gift? From the Consumer Technology Association, CTA Foundation head Steve Ewell joins Mary and Fred to chat about some of the latest tech. And then, Patty Sullivan drops in to chat about her new book, Betty White's Pearls of Wisdom.. Life Lessons From a Beloved American Treasure. Patty and Betty were close friends for decades and she shares tales of her warmth and humor.2022-12-1942 min
Living Longer Better SmarterCaring for Caregivers (ep. 41)The holiday season often brings added stress for caregivers. But there is help and hope on the way through a new national strategy on family caregiving. Want to learn more? Caring for Caregivers is our title for episode 41 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter. Mary and Fred are joined by Wendy Fox-Grage from the National Academy for State Health Policy and Rani Snyder from the John A. Hartford Foundation.2022-11-1528 min
Living Longer Better SmarterThe Longevity Economy: Making Sense & Sensors (episode 12)The AARP is out with a groundbreaking report on the Global Longevity Economy Outlook. And on episode 12 of What's Next.. Longevity Deal Talk, AARP Head of Global Thought Leadership Jean Accius join Mary and Fred to discuss the numbers and their impact. Then Aging and Health Technology Watch Founder Laurie Orlov is here with a new report on the future of sensors. Tune in and subscribe!2022-11-1538 min
Living Longer Better SmarterRobots, Healthcare and Senior Living episode 11 What's Next.. Longevity Deal TalkLabrador Systems announces the first reservations for its assistive robots. Where, when and what can they do? On episode 11 of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk... "Robots, Healthcare and Senior Living"... Labrador Systems CEO Mike Dooley joins co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin along with Nationwide innovation director Micah Fening plus from Phoenix based The Perfect Companion...Jon Siegel and Kasondra McCormick. They are among those on board with the new technology. Tune in ...and subscribe!2022-11-1038 min
Living Longer Better SmarterTaste, Togetherness and Technology episode 40A pre-Thanksgiving tradition! Chef, entrepreneur, PBS personality and author #Lidia Bastianich joins us once again along with Ageless Innovation's Ted Fischer and the extraordinary Garrett Brown, whose latest invention is the #Zeen to transform personal mobility. Join Mary Furlong and co-host Fred Fishkin for episode 40 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter.. "Taste, Togetherness and Technology". Recipes, innovations and fun! 2022-11-0734 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer, Better Smarter: Medicare, Your Money & the Inflation Reduction Act ep.39The new prescription drug provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act will be a game changer for millions. What can you expect and when? Medicare, Your Money & the Inflation Reduction Act is the title of What's Next: Living Longer, Better, Smarter episode 39. Mary and Fred are joined by #AARP Executive VP Nancy LeaMond and the Kaiser Family Foundation's Tricia Neuman. They share what has been accomplished and the battles still ahead.2022-10-3125 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk: Innovations in Financial Wellness (episode 10)Innovations in Financial Wellness. That's our focus in this edition of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk. After capturing the top prize in the AgeTech/Empire StartUps Financial Wellness Pitch Competition, FraudFindr founder and CEO Karen Webber joins us. Also with Mary Furlong and co-host Fred Fishkin are Fintech4Longevity founder and CEO Ira Sobel and the AARP AgeTech Collaborative's Aurelie Cornett. Learn about the issues and opportunities.2022-10-1837 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next: Living Longer Better Smarter- Finding Your Passion at Any Age (episode 38)Finding a passion after retirement can lead to sometimes unexpected rewards. Join us for episode 38 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter as Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin chat with artists John Wider and Susan Abbott Martin and graphic designer Leslie Lynn Lamb. Finding Your Passion at Any Age is the title of this episode and we hope you'll find it informative and inspiring.2022-10-1142 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next.. Living Longer Better Smarter. Ready to Reboot Your Age? Episode 37Can 90 be the new 40? With a new Reboot Your Age app and a book titled The Great Age Reboot, Dr. Michael Roizen from the Cleveland Clinic along with Corey Bridges, a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur...are saying yes. They join us for episode 37 of What's Next Living Longer, Better, Smarter with Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin.2022-09-1349 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Bringing Memories Back to Life (episode 36)How can photographs help with memory and cognitive issues? And how can technology open the doors to museums and art for all, regardless of age and mobility? Bringing Memories Back to Life, episode 36 of What's Next... Living Longer, Better, Smarter explores those innovations and issues! The creators of Memory Station and MoVA (Museum of Virtual Art) join co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin.2022-09-0138 minLiving Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Adventures at Any Age (episode 35)iN2L co-founder Jack York and crew are embarking on an adventure to travel the country with a mobile studio capturing the stories of older adults in senior living facilities. And you'll be finding TaleGate on Saltbox TV. Jack and Saltbox TV co-founder Jerry Goehring join Mary and Fred on episode 35 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter. And then stay tuned for CTA Foundation head Steve Ewell on the F.D.A. opening the door to over the counter hearing aids and the foundation's Eureka Park Accessibility Contest. 2022-08-1933 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk: Smart Home Solutions (episode 9)Companies big and small are vying to become leaders in smart home technology to enable older adults to live more safely and comfortably and give relatives and caregivers peace of mind. From AARP Innovation Labs, Rick Robinson joins Mary and Fred along with Tyler Thompson of Second Century Ventures, Scott Moody of K4Connect and Dave Watkins of Livindi. And they offer tips for entrepreneurs and investors.2022-08-1140 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next... Living Longer Better Smarter: Innovation and Inspiration (episode 34)From some of the biggest corporations like GM and T-Mobile to a couple of high school students from Louisville, Kentucky...there is innovation to help older adults in Living Longer, Better and Smarter. On episode 34, Mary and Fred highlight GM bringing OnStar into the home and everywhere else at an affordable price for older adults and their families with OnStar Marketing Director Laura Thornton. Then, T-Mobile Sr. Mgr. of Communications, Steve Carlson outlines the latest plans, services and devices that can benefit older adults. And finally...we're joined by teens Jacqueline Teague and Amelie Beck. Their MedTechConnect is making vaccina...2022-08-0140 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk: Focus on FemTech (episode 8)Focus on FemTech! The winner of the fast pitch competition from the FemAging Project and Keiretsu Forum...Lanie Yeung (Hydro Gummy)...joins Mary and Fred for episode 8 of What's Next..Longevity Deal Talk. And also with us are Sasha Spellman from the AgeTech Collaborative at AARP and Magnify Ventures co-founder Julie Wroblewski.2022-07-2530 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next.. Living Longer Better Smarter: Time For a Checkup (episode 33)Time for a Checkup....when it comes to your health and your money and benefits. On episode 33 of What's Next...Living Longer, Better, Smarter, Mary and Fred are joined first by Dr. Florence Comite, co-author of a new study that finds Covid, even mild cases, can make you age faster long after symptoms are gone. Then, we welcome Josh Hodges from the National Council on Aging which has just updated the online Benefits CheckUp tool.2022-07-1825 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next.. Living Longer Better Smarter: Boosting Your Income to Fight InflationFrom creating art in India to developing plant based recipes in New Mexico we'll hear from the winners of the GetSetUp 55 Plus Accelerator Program in episode 32 of What's Next Living Longer, Better, Smarter. How they have used the platform and what you can learn to "Boost Your Income to Fight Inflation". Join co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin.2022-07-1132 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk: VoiceFriend/Caremerge (episode 7)With the leading senior care communication platform VoiceFriend acquiring the engagement and wellness business of Caremerge, we take you inside the deal on Episode 7 of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk. VoiceFriend CEO Ryan Galea and Caremerge CEO Nancy Koenig join co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin to chat about the deal and the impact.2022-06-3013 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next.. Living Longer Better Smarter: Things That Move You (episode 31)Photographer Rick Sammon, who travels the world and shares his knowledge with all through books and more. Futurist Chunka Mui, whose latest book is A Brief History of a Perfect Future. Inventing the World We Can Proudly Leave Our Kids by 2050. They'll move you in many ways on episode 31 of What's Next.. Living Longer Better Smarter with Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin.2022-06-2239 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Longevity Deal Talk (episode 6): Neursantys captures Venture Summit top business plan prizeUsing technology to restore balance won Neursantys and founder Dr. John Ralston the top prize in this year's Longevity Venture Summit Business Plan Competition. Learn more as Dr. Ralston and CABHI Director of Business Development Mel Barsky join Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin on episode 6 of What's Next.. Longevity Deal Talk.2022-06-2124 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next... Living Longer Better Smarter (episode 30): Targeting Cancer With Tech and Talent.#TheOncDoc .. Dr. Sanjay Juneja, #XCures CEO Mika Newton and #StandUpToCancer co-founder Rusty Robertson join Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin on episode 30 of Living Longer, Better, Smarter. Their focus...bringing new technology and cooperation to cancer treatment to extend and save lives. Join us for Targeting Cancer with Tech and Talent!2022-05-2656 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next.. Living Longer Better Smarter: Mother's Day Gifts With Meaning (episode 29)Brain training, companion robots that purr and robots that talk. Mother’s Day Gifts With Meaning is the title of episode 29 of What’s Next…Living Longer, Better, Smarter. Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin are joined by Dor Skuler, CEO of Intuition Robotics, Ageless Innovation CEO Ted Fisher and Dr. Henry Mahncke, CEO of Posit Science, maker of BrainHQ.2022-05-0437 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next.. Longevity Deal Talk: iN2L Acquires LifeLoop (episode 5)As iN2L announces the acquisition of LifeLoop, bringing together leaders in resident experience and engagement in senior living, how and why did the deal come together? The CEO of Vista Equity Company portfolio company iN2L, Lisa Taylor and Amy Johnson, CEO and co-founder of LifeLoop sit down with Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin.2022-04-2620 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: People, Places & Things. (episode 28)From basketball great Rick Barry to a company co-founded by two CIA veterans to Ancestry making records from the 1950 Census searchable..episode 28 of What's Next...Living Longer, Better Smarter: People, Places & Things is full of surprises. Join Mary Furlong & Fred Fishkin for more from Artifcts, Ancestry, Vitalcy and Rick Barry.2022-04-1349 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next... Living Longer, Better, Smarter: Taking on Higher Living Costs With New Skills (episode 27)For older adults, rising prices can hit hard. On episode 27 of What's Next ...Living Longer, Better, Smarter with Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin, we focus on Taking on Higher Living Costs With New Skills. We're joined by Lawrence Kosick of Get Set Up, NY State Office for the Aging Director Greg Olsen, Cindy Morris of the American Society on Aging and Beth Sanders from LifeBio. Tune in and subscribe!2022-03-3129 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next... Living Longer Better Smarter: Taking the Mystery Out of Family History (Episode 26)With online tools and the popularity of DNA kits, diving into your family history has never been easier. And many older adults are leading the way and sharing what they've learned. Drew Smith from the Genealogy Guys podcast joins Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin along with Rick Voight from Vivid-Pix who explains how the company's new Memory Station can help.2022-03-2226 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next... Longevity Deal Talk (episode 4) Botco.ai - Carlton Senior Living & SMASH-HMP GlobalOn episode 4 of What's Next...Longevity Deal Talk, Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin focus on Botco.ai's deal with Carlton Senior Living with Botco.ai's CEO Rebecca Clyde and Carlton President David Coluzzi. Then Senior Care Marketing & Sales Summit (SMASH) founder Bailey Beeken joins us to talk about the acquisition by HMP Global.2022-03-0941 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next... Longevity Deal Talk (Episode 3)A partnership between Techstars and the Melinda French Gates' backed Pivotal Ventures has produced a new crop of graduates from the Techstars Future of Longevity Accelerator. Keith Camhi of Techstars and Jennifer Stybel from Pivotal Ventures along with entrepreneurs Chekesha Kidd of Kinumi and Eric Levitan of Vivo join Mary and Fred to outline the partnership and process. Tune in and subscribe!2022-03-0243 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next.. Living Longer Better Smarter: Memories Matter (Episode 25)Words and images. Memories Matter is the title of Episode 25 of What's Next... Living Longer, Better Smarter with Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin. Guests: From LifeBio, founder Beth Sanders, who has created a life story telling platform. And on photo reminiscence therapy, Josh Freitas, Chief Research Officer at CERTUS Institute along with Vivid-Pix CEO Rick Voight.2022-02-1029 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next...Longevity Deal Talk (Episode 2)Move fast to take advantage this year: the A2 Collective with the National Institute on Aging is launching the A2 Pilot Awards with 40 million dollars available over the next five years. A2 Collective Managing Director Stephen Liu joins Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin with what you need to know. And they are joined by Sasha Spellman and Rick Robinson at the Age Tech Collaborative from AARP2022-02-0733 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next: Longevity Deal Talk (Episode 1)What's Next.. Longevity Deal Talk with Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin is focused on the latest news in the age tech economy. In this episode The Helper Bees CEO and co-founder Char Hu and Trust Ventures VP Richard Deulofeut on their 12.8 million dollar funding deal. And then Keren Etkin, author of the new bestseller, The AgeTech Revolution joins in. Watch or listen and subscribe!2022-01-2732 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next... Living Longer Better Smarter: Motivate, Move and Measure (Episode 24)How to get more healthy and fit? Motivate, Move and Measure is the title of episode 24 of What's Next.. Living Longer, Better, Smarter. Co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin are joined by Jolene Moore, a world class athlete now with Discovery Senior Living...Spiro100's Lori Snow....and the chief medical officer of Withings, Dr. Shikha Anand. Watch or listen and subscribe!2022-01-2040 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: New Innovation for the New Year at CES (Episode 23)Despite the pandemic there is lots of new innovation being unveiled at the 2022 edition of CES. How can it improve the lives of older adults? In Episode 23 of What's Next Living Longer, Better, Smarter we focus on New Innovation for the New Year at CES. CTA Foundation Executive Director Steve Ewell and the AARP's AgeTech Collaborative's Sasha Spellman, Rick Robinson and Christina Tamaroglio join Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin for a look.2022-01-0628 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Wrapping Up Top Techie Gifts for Older Adults (Episode 22)For older adults...what are some of the top techie gifts out there? From smart home and digital health and safety gear to story telling box to bring grandparents and grandchildren closer ...you'll learn about the latest with guests Laurie Orlov from Aging and Health Technology Watch and Drew Vernon from Toniebox. And then we jump into photo restoration! Join Mary Furlong & Fred Fishkin for episode 22 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Wrapping up Top Techie Gifts for Older Adults.2021-12-1523 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next...Living Longer Better Smarter: Caring & Companionship in a New Era (Episode 21)An empathetic robot that asks how you are feeling. A loving son or daughter filling a caregiving role. In Episode 21 of What's Next... Living Longer, Better, Smarter... Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin are joined by Dor Skuler, CEO of Intuition Robotics...creators of ElliQ...a companion robot. And then by journalist Richard Lui...author of Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness. Their stories are worth hearing!2021-12-0647 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next..Living Longer Better Smarter: The new AgeTech Collaborative (Episode 20)What will the new AgeTech Collaborative from AARP mean for start-ups, investors and consumers? The Director of Startup Engagement, Sasha Spellman and VP of Startup Engagement Rick Robinson join Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin for Episode 20 of What's Next...Living Longer, Better, Smarter. And also..special guest... Jim Marggraff, co-founder and CEO of Kinoo..winner of the 2021 AARP Innovation Labs' Grand Pitch Finale.2021-11-1629 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next...Living Longer, Better, Smarter: Hope and Help During the Holiday Season (Episode 19)A recipe for a great podcast...food, fun and caring! PBS chef, restaurateur and author Lidia Bastianich shares a dish from her new book...Lidia's a Pot, a Pan and a Bowl, Ted Fischer of Ageless Innovation uses tech to bring joy to older adults and Meals On Wheels CEO Ellie Hollander on how to help or get help. Lidia, Ted and Ellie join Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin on Episode 19 of What's Next...Living Longer, Better, Smarter. Hope and Help During the Holidays.2021-11-0840 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next Living Longer Better Smarter Episode 18- The Digital Divide...You and Your HealthWith the Internet and devices connecting us to it becoming an essential part of every day life...for work, school, health care and social contact...how do we bridge the digital divide? Older adults can often be among those left behind. Joining Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin to probe the issues and solutions are Consumer Technology Association CEO Gary Shapiro and the AARP's Director of Technology Strategy and Relationships Michael Phillips.2021-11-0339 min
Living Longer Better SmarterLiving Longer Better Smarter: Hearing, Health & Happiness (Episode 17)What does hearing have to do with your health and happiness? In a word, everything. And there are new innovations and policies that can make getting help easier and smarter. The AARP's Dr. Charlotte Yeh joins Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin along with NuHeara's David Cannington, Tom Hannaher from ZVox Audio and Rick Voight from Vivid-Pix for episode 17 of What's Next... Living Longer, Better, Smarter: Hearing, Health and Happiness.2021-10-2540 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next...Living Longer Better Smarter: Focusing on Fitness & HealthWith the pandemic still with us and new vaccine advisories, how can older adults protect themselves. One way is to pay more attention to fitness and health. Joining co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin are Dr. Prentiss Taylor from Doctor on Demand, GetSetUp co-founder Lawrence Kosick and Dance4Healing founder Amy Li. Watch, listen and subscribe!2021-09-2334 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next..Living Longer Better Smarter: Senior Safety Through InnovationHow can homes be made more safe for seniors as they age? Senior Safety Through Innovation is the focus of What’s Next…Living Longer, Better, Smarter episode 15. Co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin welcome Ayaplaces co-founders Jon Denholtz and Robert Stang and from iGuard Home Solutions, Ken Deering and Jon Landers join us along with a customer, Carolyn Watts. And finally, a tribute to the late Ed Asner. Remember to subscribe!2021-09-0148 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next.. Living Longer Better Smarter Episode 14: Transforming Senior Care at Home.What does the acquisition of Home Instead by Honor mean for older adults, their families and the care at home industry? Honor CEO Seth Sternberg and Home Instead CEO Jeff Huber join Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin to talk about the deal...how and why it happened...and what's next.2021-08-1220 min
Living Longer Better SmarterLiving Longer Better Smarter Episode 13: Aging & the Olympics... a view from JapanIn Japan...a world leader in longevity...more attention is being paid to "healthy life expectancy". And the Olympic games have brought a number of older athletes to Tokyo. Yasuko Akutsu and Stephen Johnston from Aging 2.0 join Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin for a revealing discussion.2021-08-0337 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next.. Living Longer, Better Smarter: Gaming Grandparents.. Using Tech to ConnectGaming Grandmas? Tech can play a key role in helping family generations to connect. And it's fun! On Episode 12 of What's Next..Living Longer, Better, Smarter, Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin are joined by Roblox, Readeo, The Lovebox and The Grandparent Economy author Lori Bitter.2021-07-1352 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next...Living Longer, Better, Smarter Episode 11Vaccinations and Celebrations..Connecting Again! Even with the continuing concerns...staying connected is vital. Joining Mary Furlong and co-host Fred Fishkin in this episode are Dr. David Rhew, Global Chief Medical Officer at Microsoft...Amy Giddon..founder at Daily Haloha....and Pat Stenson joins us with her mom, Jean.. to talk about celebrating a 100th birthday during the pandemic! Listen and please subscribe.2021-06-0840 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next... Living Longer, Better, Smarter Episode 10: Older Women and Financial Security.The battles many women face for financial security that begin with the gender pay gap...continue and are often magnified as they age. What about the impact of Covid? And legislation in Washington? AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond, Harvard Professor of Economics Claudia Goldin and GetSetUp co-founder Lawrence Kosick join Mary Furlong and co-host Fred Fishkin to probe the issues and reasons for hope.2021-05-2537 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next...Living Longer, Better, Smarter Episode 9Baseball and Memory: A Double Play In this episode, we focus on memory care, brain health and dementia and some of the latest innovations. And we focus on how our national pastime can play a role in improving the lives of those in cognitive decline, their loved ones and caregivers. At the top of the podcast, co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin talk with Mel Barsky, Director of Business Development at CABHI (Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation). Mel shares highlights from the recent CABHI conference, as well as the latest findings about dementia and memory care. And on...2021-04-1452 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next...Living Longer, Better, Smarter Episode 8What’s Next…Living Longer, Better, Smarter Episode 8. The American Rescue Plan: What Seniors, Caregivers and Investors Should Know. Some benefits are obvious in the 1.9 trillion dollar American Rescue Plan, others you may not be aware of. In this edition Mary Furlong and co-host Fred Fishkin are joined by Bob Blancato, President of Matz, Blancato and Associates. Bob spent 17 years on the staff of the U.S. House Select Committee on Aging. Also, LifeBio founder and CEO Beth Sanders and the CEO of VitalTech, James Hamilton.2021-03-1640 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next...Living Longer, Better, Smarter Episode 7What’s Next..Living Longer, Better Smarter Episode 7.
In this edition: Hearing, Health and Happiness. Co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin are joined by AARP Chief Medical Officer Dr. Charlotte Yeh and Deb Citrin, Marketing VP at EverSound to explore what can be done to improve the lives of millions who live with hearing loss and improve the lives of those around them. Plus, how 11 year old Ally Tumblin and her mom, Melissa have pushed for legislation in Washington. The result is now before Congress and is called Ally’s Act!2021-02-1846 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next: Living Longer Better Smarter Episode 6The top trends in tech for 2021 feature innovations for our aging population in a broad range of categories. In this edition of Living Longer, Better, Smarter with Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin...we take a look at those trends from CES and beyond with Rick Robinson..VP of Startup Engagement at AARP Innovation Labs, Steve Ewell..Executive Director at the Consumer Technology Association Foundation, and Dr. Katy Forth...CEO and founder of Zibrio.2021-01-2841 minLiving Longer Better SmarterFood, Fun, Friends and Family: Social Distancing and the HolidaysCooking up comfort during Covid. Renowned chef, author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich and Ageless Innovation founder Ted Fischer share their recipes for food, fun, friends and family and most of all…caring for others…in a very special edition of What’s Next… Living Longer, Better, Smarter. Lidia and Ted share their stories and their family plans amidst Covid for Thanksgiving and the holidays with co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin. And head to www.maryfurlong.com/podcast for the recipes, the video version and more!2020-11-121h 00
Living Longer Better Smarter2020 Election: What Older Adults Are SayingWith less than three weeks to go until the 2020 elections, older voters are poised to make their voices heard, perhaps as never before. In this edition of What’s Next… Living Longer, Better, Smarter.. co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin are joined by AARP Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond along with the directors of the battleground states of Michigan, Arizona and Iowa…Paula Cunningham, Dana Kennedy and Brad Anderson. What are the issues of most concern? What has shifted since 2016? And what about the impact of Covid-19. Tune in or watch, subscribe and vote!2020-10-1539 min
Living Longer Better SmarterLiving Longer, Better Smarter Episode 2: Telemedicine...What You Should KnowWhat does a 99 year old woman think of virtual doctor visits? Telemedicine has gone mainstream in a hurry during the Coronavirus pandemic, but there are still many questions. Helping to provide answers in Episode 2 of the What’s Next...Living Longer, Better, Smarter podcast with Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin… are Doctor on Demand VP of Medical Affairs, Dr. Prentiss Taylor, Grant Chamberlain, Managing Director in the Corporate Finance and Healthcare practice at Ziegler, and VitalTech Executive VP of Sales and Marketing Ernie Ianace. And then we are joined by two people with first hand experience as patients, Pat Sten...2020-09-2454 minLiving Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next: Living Longer, Better Smarter Episode 1Episode 1 of What's Next: Living Longer, Better, Smarter with Mary Furlong and co-host Fred Fishkin In this edition: Gail Sheehy...a reporter's life well lived...guests Ciji Ware and Sherri Snelling and Mary remember their remarkable friend. The best selling author and journalist died August 24 from pneumonia complications. Find her books and more at www,gailsheehy.com. For more on Ciji Ware: www.cijiware.com and you can find Sherri Snelling at www.caregivingclub.com. Find us under pocasts at www.MaryFurlong.com and don't forget to subscribe.2020-09-1046 min