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News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club

Linda Sherman and Ray Gordon
Aging
Aging Population
Aging In Place
Healthspan
Artificial Intelligence
Longevity
Brain Health
Alzheimer's Disease
Retirement Planning
Marketing
Osteoporosis
Dementia
Lifelong Learning
Calorie Restriction
Intermittent Fasting
Walking Backwards
Retirement In the US
Hippocratic AI
Mental Health
Elder Fraud

Stay informed with "News for the Ages," where we explore the latest developments in aging, longevity, and caregiving. Hosted by Linda Sherman and Ray Gordon with regular co-hosting support from 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 ... more

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Hosted by Linda Sherman and Ray Gordon this was News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club recorded on June 2, 2026. Debbie Howard reported on the importance of glute strength to longevity and ran through exercises like glute bridges and squats to st... more

We admired a creative solution to Japan's nursing home crisis with the recruitment of bodybuilders, MMA fighters, and sumo wrestlers as caregivers. Ginger Griggs joined us from Japan with a New York Times article detailing how these athletes, despite... more

Benjamin Surmi walked us through the Senior Living Transformation Company (SLTC)'s efforts to modernize assisted living operations by integrating information technology, aiming to improve efficiency and resident care. Debbie Howard shared an article ... more

We covered financial exploitation of seniors, with Elizabeth highlighting a New York Times article on banks training staff to spot scams, noting annual losses of $28 billion. Ellen shared a study on a receptor crucial for bone strength, which could l... more

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Elizabeth Magallon-Flurry
Certified Aging in Place Specialist; founder of Lifesong Core Planning
Lifesong Core Planning
Episode: AI Healthcare Training, Ending Well 4-21-26
Carol Chiang
Co-host/Contributor featured in Wall Street Journal article
Wall Street Journal / WSJ contributor
Episode: GLP-1s as Longevity Drugs, Private Equity in 401Ks, Age in Place for 1500 Dollars 2-24-26
Benjamin Surmi
Director of Culture, Training and Innovation at Kelsch Communities
Kelsch Communities
Episode: First Human Cellular Reprogramming Trial Cleared by FDA, GLP-1 Muscle Mass Loss, Older Americans Quitting Weight Loss Drugs 2-10-26
Ellen Khalifa
Peer educator for Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation; GLP-1 nutrition coach
Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation; Thrive Global
Episode: First Human Cellular Reprogramming Trial Cleared by FDA, GLP-1 Muscle Mass Loss, Older Americans Quitting Weight Loss Drugs 2-10-26
Elizabeth Magallone Fleury
Owner of Life's Encore Planning
Life's Encore Planning
Episode: First Human Cellular Reprogramming Trial Cleared by FDA, GLP-1 Muscle Mass Loss, Older Americans Quitting Weight Loss Drugs 2-10-26
Ginger Griggs
Executive coach, trainer, and small business owner in Japan
Episode: Japan Aging Workforce, Kamala Harris Proposal Elder Care Costs, Aging Place Challenges 10-22-24
Maddy Dychtwald
Author of Ageless Aging, A Woman's Guide to Increasing Health Span, Brain Span, and Lifespan
AgeWave
Episode: Maddy Dychtwald Ageless Aging, Outdated Career Ladder, Gov Newsom Bills to Support Dementia Patients 9-24-24
John Mackey
Co-founder of Whole Foods and founder of Love Life wellness club
Whole Foods / Love Life
Episode: Love Life Wellness Club by John Mackey, Healthspan Chronic Disease Trends in USA, Recovery from Work Out Time Out 8-27-24
Brad Stulberg
Author of Master of Change
Author
Episode: Midlife Brain Changes, Pace of Aging, Neuroscience, Brad Stulberg on Longevity 7-23-24

Hosts

Linda Sherman
Host of 'News for the Ages', Founder of the Rethinking Aging Club
Debbie Howard
Co-host and market research pro
Ray Gordon
Co-host and futurist

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Educational Aging Club

    As a recent caregiver for a dementia patient and a professional artist passionate about my own health and well being, the Rethinking Aging Club podcast and community have been helpful to me. Great information on both Rethinking Aging Club and News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club.

    I love this podcast and highly recommend it!

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    United States2 years ago

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ASHA Living Winter 2026 Report, Rendever VR for Social Connections 1-27-26
Q: Thanks. I wanted to ask about the modular living formats in the agency section on multi-generational layouts. Is this feasible operationally today?
The panel indicated that some modular approaches exist, like creating flexible spaces and doors that can be opened or closed, but broad implementation faces legislative, architectural, and cost constraints; aspirational but not yet universal.
AI Healthcare Training, Ending Well 4-21-26
Q: What are the main privacy and data integrity concerns when deploying AI in senior care, and how can they be mitigated?
The main concerns are ensuring HIPAA-compliant data handling, keeping systems containerized and isolated from the open internet, and safeguarding resident information while enabling effective AI-driven insights. Mitigations include strict data governance, using HIPAA-protected data lakes, on-site or tightly controlled cloud environments, and robust access controls for staff.
AI Healthcare Training, Ending Well 4-21-26
Q: Benjamin, how does Arvo fit into the broader goal of upskilling healthcare workers, and what would a scalable training framework look like?
Arvo's vision is to upskill workers in a way that scales expert knowledge, enabling quick dissemination of core skills, and providing verifiable evidence that training has been learned and retained across diverse, language-diverse staff. A scalable framework would standardize core competencies, use AI to tailor learning to roles, and allow benchmarking across providers while protecting patient data.
Osteoporosis Prevention, Efficacy of Digital Rectal Test 5-21-24
Q: At what age do doctors want to start screening for osteoporosis both in men and women?
In the UK, screening should generally begin at 65 for women and slightly older for men; however, awareness and identification vary.
Alzheimer’s Vaccine, Calcium Supplements Precaution, Japanese Toilets 10-15-24
Q: What are the symptoms and progression rates of Alzheimer’s?
Current treatments can slow decline but not reverse Alzheimer's, emphasizing the need for early detection.

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