The finalists have been unveiled in The Longitude Prize on Dementia, a more than 5 and a half million dollar prize funded by Alzheimer's Society and Innovate UK and delivered by Challenge Works. They include high tech specs and a smartwatch that learns daily routines and more. Our Mary Furlong was among the judges and she and Fred are joined by panel chair Dr. John O'Brien of the University of Cambridge and fellow judge Nic Palmarini, Director at the National Innovation Centre Ageing in the UK. Learn about the finalists and the hope they bring on episode 80 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter.

The 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!

The Second Fifty- Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond is the title of a new book that is chock full of insights and information on everything from longevity and brain health to financial planning. Author Debra Whitman, AARP chief public policy officer, joins Mary and Fred for episode 79 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter!

What can we learn about healthy aging from other countries and cultures? And what you should know about new caps on Medicare Part D prescription drug costs. Mary and Fred are joined by AARP Director of Global Aging Vijeth Iyengar and then by Leigh Purvis, Prescription Drug Policy Principal at AARP Public Policy. Tune in to episode 78 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Lessons for Healthy Aging.

LifeLoop 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.

How will changes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services affect healthcare for older adults? On episode 77 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter, Mary and Fred welcome expert Ana Hanshuh from CAT5 Strategies and Get Set Up co-founder Lawrence Kosick. Important info for right now! Tune in and subscribe.

With 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".

Ready 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!

With 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.