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News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club

News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club

Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard

Stay informed with "News for the Ages," where we explore the latest developments in aging, longevity, and caregiving. Hosted by Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard, our show features insights from a diverse group of industry experts.
Each week, we delve into journalistic articles from respected publications, bringing you the most current and informative stories. Join our lively discussions as we cover wellness, neuroscience, aging in place, senior fitness, caregiver support and more.
Our sister podcast is Rethinking Aging Club Podcast.

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News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club - Alzheimer’s Vaccine, Calcium Supplements Precaution, Japanese Toilets 10-15-24
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10/16/24 • 64 min

Presented by Dr. Zalan Alam, MBBS, FRCGP GP Partner and Clinical Director IMC
March 12, 2024 Calcium Supplements Precaution
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-calcium-vitamin-d-supplements-can-lower-postmenopausal-womens-risk-of-cancer-but-raise-risk-of-heart-disease
Catherine Johnson MD Comments:
“Great conversation regarding bone health. Please remember the importance of hormones. Estrogen and testosterone are very important to aging of bones.”
Presented by Ray Gordon, Architect, Urban Planner, and Futurist
New Scientist 8-27-24 How a New Kind of Vaccine Could Lead to the Eradication of Alzheimer’s by Graham Lawton
https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26335060-900-how-a-new-kind-of-vaccine-could-lead-to-the-eradication-of-alzheimers/
Apple News Access
Catherine Johnson MD answers audience question:
'You can search for clinical trials at clinicaltrials.gov also https://www.alzheimers.gov/clinical-trials/find-clinical-trials'
Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, LifesEncore.com
My Husband Wants a Japanese Toilet. Is He On to Something?
https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/my-husband-wants-a-japanese-toilet-is-he-on-to-something-1c9af3c0
Apple News Access
Linda reports on related Perfect Days Japanese Film
Ellen Khalifa says:
"I'm sorry to miss the Japanese toilet discussion. The U.S. has long been behind many other countries in the use of toilet hygiene. But I've noticed more and more people I know installing toilet seat bidets for hygienic or religious reasons. As older people are at increased risk of UTI's, this is one simple home modification that might be effective."
Commenting throughout our 10-15 show: Thank you Ginger Griggs for your perspective. Her presentation article slid to 10-22 as we ran out of time:
Japan Times 9-5-24 Working till your 70s — Japan's prospective gift to the world by Erica Yokoyama
Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed.

Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, and Ray Gordon

BoomerTechTalk.com episode page

10-15-24 LinkedIn Show Post

Please FOLLOW both of our podcasts.
We have a sister podcast: Rethinking Aging Club
This helps them be found by others to gain more advocacy and investment supporting our aging population.

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Presented by Ray Gordon, Architect, Urban Planner, Futurist and Former Pratt Institute Grad School Professor
SF Chronicle 4-5-25 Parkinson's Adaptive Deep Stimulation Brain Treatment by Jack Lee
https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/parkinsons-adaptive-deep-brain-stimulation-20235058.php
Apple Access: https://apple.news/AJftjfUnGQIuKm1f39XZlZQ

We referred to:

Recent Neuralink news:
Competitor Science Corp raised $110 million and
Men’s Health 4-8-25 Neuralink interview

Our Rethinking Aging Club Podcast on Parkinson’s Show Post recorded live on April 10

Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International
NY Times 4-3-25 10 Small Things Neurologists Wish You’d Do for Your Brain by Mohana Ravindranath
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/03/well/mind/brain-health-simple-tips.html

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury CAPS, Elizabeth's Life's Encore Planning
Market Watch 4–12-25 Future of Senior Housing By Joe Coughlin
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/smart-homes-telehealth-and-aging-in-place-this-is-the-future-of-senior-housing-13320d0f
This article mentions Bob Kramer, a friend of the Rethinking Aging Club Community

Joe Coughlin's LinkedIn post about his article

Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan
Senior Living News 2-4-25 Solo Agers a Growing Demographic by Jennifer Smith Ph.D (senior living executive)
https://www.seniorlivingnews.com/18884-2/
Elizabeth Magallon Fleury mentioned solo agers during our Intergenerational Podcast on 5-26-22

Debbie Howard's summary of this show.

Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed.
Discussion hosted by: Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard
BoomerTechTalk.com episode page
4-15-25 LinkedIn Show Post
Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman

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Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International
Forbes 2-26-25 Robotic Pets Can Dramatically Improve The Lives Of Older Adults With Dementia And Depression by Tom Chiodo
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomchiodo/2025/02/26/robotic-pets-can-dramatically-improve-the-lives-of-older-adults-with-dementia-and-depression/

Ray Gordon mentioned seeing Sony’s aibo dog 20 years ago in an Economist Group meeting in Japan.

“Beginning in 2021, Capital Caring Health, a non-profit hospice and palliative care provider, partnered with Ageless Innovation, a company that designs games and products for older adults, to bring animatronic pets to seniors free of charge, thanks to donations from community members. “

Ted Fischer shared about Ageless Innovation on our 2-6-25 Rethinking Aging Club Podcast.

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury CAPS, Elizabeth's Life's Encore Planning
WSJ 3-8-25 Couple in 90’s Copes with Care by Ansberry Clare
https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/one-couple-in-their-90s-confronts-a-stark-reality-aging-at-different-speeds-5344b69b

Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities
McKnight's Senior Living 3-10-25 Value-Based Care Panel at the 2025 NIC Spring Conference by Kimberly Bonvissuto
https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/news/for-senior-living-operators-not-participating-in-value-based-care-experts-ask-what-are-you-waiting-for/
NIC stands for National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care
Linda mentioned Bob Kramer, Co-Founder, NIC on LinkedIn who is a friend of our community

Comments throughout from co-host Ray Gordon, Architect, Urban Planner, Futurist
Debbie Howard’s summary of this show.
Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed.
Discussion hosted by: Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard
BoomerTechTalk.com episode page
3-11-25 LinkedIn Show Post
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Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities
AARP 2024 Roundup of Potential Cases Supreme Court Might Be Taking Related to Aging (Including class action suit technicalities)
https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/legal-advocacy/2024-supreme-court-preview/employment-discrimination.html
https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/aarp_foundation/2024/Supreme-Cour-Preview-08.29.2024-FINAL.pdf
Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Behavior Change for Health Span and Wellness Coach
Forbes 7-8-24 Age is Now an HR Strategy by Sheila Callaham
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sheilacallaham/2024/07/08/two-reasons-why-age-is-now-a-critical-people-strategy/
Sheila Callaham writes about age-related topics in the workplace.
Indeed callout by Lyndsey Simpson - featured by LinkedIn 9-3-24
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lyndsey-simpson-045b034_55redefinedagainstindeed-activity-7235186932614410242-6Qw9
Linda referenced MIT study showing older entrepreneurs are more successful than younger ones:
https://www.boldin.com/retirement/success-later-in-life/
UK and Ageism reference from GP Zalan Alam:
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/work-learning/discrimination-rights/the-equality-act/
Presented by Dr. Zalan Alam, MBBS, FRCGP GP & Clinical Director IMC
WSJ 5-22-24 TV Networks Embrace Their Aging Audience With New Mantra: Age Doesn’t Matter by Isabella Simonetti and Joe Flint (advertising related discussion)
https://www.wsj.com/business/media/tv-networks-embrace-their-aging-audience-with-a-new-mantra-age-doesnt-matter-63badbd1
Apple Access: https://apple.news/AliLRA8MTRQuXE3yBLF_49A
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Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed.
Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, and Ray Gordon Additional Commenting Presenter on Stage: Elizabeth Magallon Fleury
BoomerTechTalk.com episode page
9-10-24 LinkedIn Show Post
We have a sister podcast: Rethinking Aging Club
Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman

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Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International
Fortune 8-22-24 More Boomers and Gen X Turn to Phased Retirement amid Inflation, Health Worries by Alicia Adamczyk
More and more older workers don't want a hard-stop retirement.
https://fortune.com/2024/08/22/phased-retirement-wtw-boomers-gen-x/
Apple access: https://apple.news/Afp2k6YFjQP6JVV-G1ihfQQ
Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities
Tap Into 8-20-24 Holmdel and Colts Neck by Jeanne Wall
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/holmdel-and-colts-neck/sections/government/articles/potter-s-farm-holmdel-considers-condemnation-of-property-for-open-space-and-recreation
Be careful what you say
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/holmdel-and-colts-neck/sections/government/articles/be-careful-what-you-say-chairman-blumenthal-warns-zoning-board-on-enclave-project-litigation-concerns-expressed
Blumenthal also expressed worry about litigation in regard to the Enclave project. It is located at Potter's Farm in Holmdel. "With regard to the dementia center, there's clearly already been rumblings amongst the public about it. And a portion of the rumblings have been factually false." A member cautioned Blumenthal about continuing his discussion in public.
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/holmdel-and-colts-neck/sections/government/articles/potter-s-farm-lawsuit-grinds-on-with-middletown-suing-holmdel
United Methodist Homes is planning the development known as The Enclave, a dementia care center.
The property is about 19 acres and is located in the R40 B residential agricultural zoning district. After many public hearings, it was approved in a 5-2 vote on October 19, 2022.
The plaintiffs say that the board failed to recognize that granting a variance applying to an entire zoning district is beyond their authority
h/t Stacey Eisenberg for extensive comments from the audience.
Debbie Howard's summary of this show.
Additional discussion on zoning regulations.
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Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed.
Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon, and Debbie HowardAdditional Commenting Presenters on Stage: Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, Dr. Zalan Alam
BoomerTechTalk.com episode page
9-03-24 LinkedIn Show Post
We have a sister podcast: Rethinking Aging Club
Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman

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News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club - Trust in Doctors Declines, College Reinvention Programs Boom, Forbes 50 Over 50 8-6-24
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08/07/24 • 58 min

Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International
MedPage Today 7-31-24 Trust in Doctors Crashed During the COVID Pandemic -- And Remains Low by Katherine Kahn
https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/trust-in-physicians-hospitals-drops-from-covid-19-pandemic-to-early-2024
Recommended by Benjamin Surmi during our discussion
https://www.compassionomics.com/
Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities
WCTV 7-30-24 St. Augustine Senior Living Staff Bravery by Staci Inez
https://www.wctv.tv/2024/07/30/st-augustine-plantation-senior-living-staff-recognized-bravery-during-may-10-tornadoes/
Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, LifesEncore.com
Next Avenue 7-24-24 It's Boomtime for College Reinvention Programs By Richard Eisenberg
https://www.nextavenue.org/its-boomtime-for-college-reinvention-programs/
Referred to this link from the article during the discussion
https://www.osherfoundation.org/olli.html
Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Behavior Change for Health Span and Wellness Coach
Forbes Women 8-1-24 50 Over 50 by Maggie McGrath
https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2024/08/01/forbes-50-over-50-meet-the-women-winning-lifes-second-half/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/knowyourvalue/2024/08/01/with-15-trillion-in-spending-power-and-decades-of-wisdom-women-over-50-are-an-incredible-untapped-resource/
https://www.forbes.com/50over50/
However, Forbes has created events like the 30/50 Summit to bridge the gap between these two influential groups, promoting cross-generational mentorship and collaboration.
Debbie Howard's summary of this show.
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Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed.
Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon, and Debbie Howard
BoomerTechTalk.com episode page
8-6-24 LinkedIn Show Post
We have a sister podcast: Rethinking Aging Club
Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman

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Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, LifesEncore.com
WSJ 6-29-24 Apple Watch Is Becoming Doctors’ Favorite Medical Device by Christopher Mims
Apple Watch Is Becoming Doctors’ Favorite Medical Device
https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/apple-watch-is-becoming-doctors-favorite-medical-device-af3719ec
Apple News Access: https://apple.news/AfLcgHEmESVuP4qI2R7Co4Q

Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities
Forbes 7-2-24 Reverse Engineering Dementia With Human Computer Interaction by John Werner
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnwerner/2024/07/02/reverse-engineering-dementia-with-human-computer-interaction/
Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International
Washington Post 7-8-24 $1 Billion Gift to Make Johns Hopkins Medical School Free for Most By Susan Svrluga
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2024/07/08/mike-bloomberg-johns-hopkins-free-medical-school/
Presented by Ray Gordon, Architect / Urban Planner / Futurist
CNN Health 7-28-24 Alzheimer’s Blood Test Catches 90% of Early Dementia Cases, Study Finds by Sandee LaMotte
https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/28/health/alzheimer-blood-test-p-tau-217-wellness/index.html
Plasma Phosphorylated Tau 217, or p-tau217 for short — is one of several blood biomarkers scientists are evaluating for use in the diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment and early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.
Debbie Howard's summary of this show.
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Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed.
Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon, and Debbie Howard
BoomerTechTalk.com episode page
7-30-24 LinkedIn Show Post
We have a sister podcast: Rethinking Aging Club
Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman

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Presented by Dr. Zalan Alam, MBBS, FRCGP GP Partner and Clinical Director IMC
The Guardian 7-13-24 Five Doctors on the Supplements They Swear by from Vitamin D to Lion’s Mane
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/jul/13/five-doctors-on-the-health-supplements-they-swear-by
Dr. Alam is one of the five doctors interviewed for this article.
His quotes in the article:
'Zinc may be a trace element (meaning we only require tiny amounts) but zinc is essential for a healthy immune system and blood sugar balance.
Dr Zalan Alam, a GP specializing in improving quality of life in old age, says he takes 5mg daily in colder months to ward off winter bugs.'
“I take lion’s mane [derived from a type of mushroom] to improve brain fog and concentration without the spikes and dips I get from caffeine. I use it in adaptogenic coffee form rather than a straight supplement and I get the same levels of energy as from coffee but with fewer crashes.”
Cass Phelps, a trainer of somatic healers with his own minerals line suggests:
Host Defense - straight lions mane or brain capsules blend
For best results take with a flush free niacin
Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities
Local Houston News Article 7-10-24
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/07/10/its-just-like-nothing-ive-ever-seen-dozens-of-senior-living-facilities-without-power-generators/
Texas Power Grid Leaves Some Assisted Living Communities Without Power for Days, Raising Questions for the Future
McKnights Senior Living temporary article supported discussion.
Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, LifesEncore.com
WSJ 3-23-24 Here’s What Retirement Looks Like for Single Women in America
By Anne Tergesen and Veronica Dagher
https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/retirement-single-woman-finances-02493af3
Four Retirees Open up about Their Finances and How They Spend Their Time
Apple News Access: https://apple.news/AOoEhgnb1SJam6X_ARpMVYQ
Debbie Howard's summary of this show.
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Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed.
Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon, and Debbie Howard
BoomerTechTalk.com episode page
7-16-24 LinkedIn Show Post
We have a sister podcast: Rethinking Aging Club
Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman

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Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities
Senior Housing News 1-15-25 Gen X Less Interested in Trendy Wellness, More Stressed Than Boomers by Austin Montgomery
https://seniorhousingnews.com/2025/01/15/gen-x-less-interested-in-trendy-wellness-more-stressed-than-boomers/
Related: Feb 7, 2024, same author
https://seniorhousingnews.com/2024/02/07/new-mather-institute-study-shines-spotlight-on-gen-xs-concerns-desires/
Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International
Benzinga 1-25-25 I Don't Think I'm Ever Going To Retire' – How Gen X Is Getting Squeezed Between Kids, Aging Parents And $600 Billion In Unpaid Care
https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/43217370/i-dont-think-im-ever-going-to-retire-how-gen-x-is-getting-squeezed-between-kids-aging-parents-and-600-billion-in-unpaid-care
Hat tip: Rick Robinson LinkedIn post
Debbie's related article for next week: The Brutal Effects of Medical Debt
Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan
AAMC 10-1-24 How Medicine Fails Older People by Louise Aronson MD, MFA
https://www.aamc.org/news/how-medicine-fails-older-people
AAMC = Association of American Medical Colleges
Ellen commented on the Stanford Longevity Center's Century Summit that she just attended
Kerry Hannon’s LinkedIn post on the Summit
Louise is pictured in this article speaking at TedMed in 2020. Ellen explained why TedMed ended in 2020.
Presented by Linda Sherman, Founder, Rethinking Aging Club
https://streamingtvrecommendations.com/2024-streaming-highlights-through-winter/
Comments throughout from co-host Ray Gordon, Architect, Urban Planner, Futurist
Debbie Howard’s summary of this show.
Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed.
Discussion hosted by: Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard
BoomerTechTalk.com episode page
1-28-25 LinkedIn Show Post
Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman

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News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club - Center for Innovation Conference, Range of Motion Exercises, Blue Zones 11-12-24
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11/13/24 • 64 min

Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities
Reported on the Center for Innovation: The Green House Project and Pioneer Network conference Nov 11-13 he is attending
https://thegreenhouseproject.org/2024-conference/
Linda Sherman referenced during the anti lockdown of dementia patients discussion - the live Rethinking Aging Club Podcast episode recording coming November 21, 1-2pm ET on Dementia Friendly Villages with Eloy Van Hal Founder of The Hogewyk and Mary Pitsch. How to join live.
Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International
NY Times 8-28-2024 Range of Motion Exercises by Clare Ansberry
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/28/well/move/range-of-motion-exercises.html
Linda Sherman referenced
Jim Brown www.abalancedyou.com/
Jim Brown exercises on TikTok and Instagram: @abalancedyou
Jim spoke on our 5-30-24 Fitness Rethinking Aging Club show:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lindasherman_seniorfitness-agetech-osteoporosisawareness-activity-7200303653851701249-l4l1 (will be published as a podcast within the week)
Also note: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/24/well/move/back-workout-pain-injury-prevention.html
Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan
NY Times 10-24-24 Blue Zones by Dana G. Smith
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/24/well/live/blue-zones-longevity-aging.html
Debbie Howard's summary of this show.
Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed.
Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon, and Debbie Howard
BoomerTechTalk.com episode page
11-12-24 LinkedIn Show Post
PLEASE FOLLOW our 2 podcasts. This and Rethinking Aging Club Podcast. Our News for the Ages podcasts are published weekly on Wednesday, the day after they are recorded.
This helps our podcasts be found by others to gain more advocacy and investment supporting our aging population and those who care for them.
We continue to record new News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club podcasts live on Tuesdays. How to join live.
Note our Asia Pacific friendly schedule for our News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club live podcast episode recordings:
6-7pm ET Tuesday (Wednesday: 8am JST/KST; 7am SGT; 10am AEST)
UK 11pm GMT
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