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News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club

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

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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Our June 16, 2026 episode covered innovative housing options as we age; how ageism in the workplace is sabotaging corporate America and sleep health focused on preparing to sleep. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury took us through Architectural Digest's artic... more

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

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Elizabeth Magaione Fleury
Co-host with Life's Encore Planning; aging-in-place specialist
Life's Encore Planning
Episode: CMS Prescription Drug Comment Window, SLTC Senior Living Alternative, Hospice Fraud 5-19-26
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
Dr. Zalan Alam
NHS General Practitioner with geriatrics focus; Director for Postgraduate Medical Education
Northern Care Alliance NHS Group
Episode: UK Longevity Medicine, How Exercise Slows Cancer, Smart Home Devices for Aging in Place 12-23-25
Elizabeth Magallon Fleury
Certified aging-in-place specialist; founder Life's Encore Planning
Life's Encore Planning
Episode: UK Longevity Medicine, How Exercise Slows Cancer, Smart Home Devices for Aging in Place 12-23-25
Stacey Eisenberg
Contributor and blogger, promotes loneliness-related solutions
Uniper (device for senior connectivity)
Episode: Longevity Day Club for Aging in Place, Living at Sea Month to Month, 102 Year Old Yogi, Longevity Social Connections for Introverts 10-14-25
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
Benjamin Surmi
Director of Culture and Education for Koelsch Communities and social gerontologist.
Koelsch Communities
Episode: Need for Zoning Regulations that Support Our Aging Population, Retirement for Older Workers 9-3-24

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Linda Sherman
Host of News for the Ages and founder of the Rethinking Aging Club
Ray Gordon
Co-host; architect, urban planner, futurist, and aging-related expert; provides context on aging trends and design perspectives

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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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Guests bring diverse expertise from healthcare, design, and technology to aging discourse.
Listeners appreciate the practical focus on aging, caregiving, and independent living.
Content is described as informative with real-world applications, though some episodes are dense with industry-specific references.

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Election Day Aging-related News, GetSetUp Active Aging Report, Retirement Relocation 11-4-25
Q: Benjamin, tell us about things happening on election day today.
Benjamin described three aging-related ballot measures in Texas, Washington, and Maine, focusing on dementia research funding, long-term care financing, and absentee voting changes, and discussed potential implications for seniors and aging services.
Immigration, Chief Longevity Officer, Boomer Women Economic Influence, Longevity Rules for Women 10-7-25
Q: Why are boomer women increasingly influential in the economy?
Boomer women are poised to control significant wealth transfer, make a large share of purchasing decisions, and influence health care and charitable giving, impacting markets and policy.
Immigration, Chief Longevity Officer, Boomer Women Economic Influence, Longevity Rules for Women 10-7-25
Q: What is the key policy shift proposed to address caregiver labor shortages?
The panel discusses a caregiver visa and expanded visas for nurses and other essential workers, aiming to increase legal status and steady employment for caregiving roles.
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.

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A discussion-centered show focused on aging, longevity, and caregiving, frequently centered around policy, health tech, aging-in-place, and caregiver support. Episodes regularly dissect journalistic articles and industry studies, weaving practical case studies with ethics, data privacy, and human-centered design aspects as AI, smart homes, and aging services converge. Notable strengths include multi-disciplinary guest panels spanning healthcare, architecture, technology, and aging advocacy, plus a pragmatic approach to real-world implementation and family dynamics. This mix makes it useful for listeners in senior living, caregiving, health tech, policy, and design who want actionable insights and cross-industry context.

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