News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club

On our August 18, 2026 News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club podcast episode, Elizabeth Magallon Fleury presented an article regarding "heirs' property," where real estate passed down without clear titles can lead to legal complications and forced sales. Related to this, partition sales allow speculators to buy fractional ownership and trigger court-ordered sales at low prices. The Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act legislation in many states aims to protect these rights. Ray Gordon noted that large landholdings often face issues when multiple descendants cannot agree on how to dispose of the property.

Benjamin Surmi discovered an interesting segment of a report generated by who.filed. The report revealed that of $101.5 million in aging-related funding, $87.5 million went toward software for record-keeping rather than direct care. As an example from the report, Roger Labs (which markets its home-health AI platform as Roger) uses ambient listening during patient visits to help clinicians complete OASIS assessments and other documentation.

Ray Gordon provided us with details on cellular rejuvenation and epigenetic reprogramming research, touching on Altos Labs, Yamanaka Factors, David Sinclair and Life Biosciences.

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Life's Encore Planning
NY Times 8-1-26 Heir’s Property and Other Real Estate Inheritance Issues by Martha C. White
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/business/inheritance-real-estate-retirement.html

“Many Southern states where heirs’ property has been common, have passed versions of the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act, legislation intended to prevent partition sales. The article refers to Asset Funders Network Report on The Impacts of Heirs' Property on Homeowners in North Texas.

Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Social Gerontologist and Senior Living Expert, VP Arvo.care, Advisor to Koelsch Communities     
Koi AgeTech Ventures July 1 - August 9, Record Keeping Software Takes Bulk of Aging-Related Funding Rather Than Direct Care
https://whofiled.com/strategic-briefs/agetech
(AI-generated but useful report)

Linda pointed out the primary difference between home health which is clinical, medical care ordered by a doctor and home care which is non-medical, personal assistance with daily life.
Benjamin mentioned Safely You as an example of useful record keeping he is familiar with and Roger for an ambient listening innovation in the Koi report.

Elizabeth mentioned fraud. These were her two references:
Hospice
Reno local wound care fraud

Presented by Ray Gordon, Architect, Urban Planner, Futurist, Former Pratt Institute Grad School Professor and avid science reader
NY Times 4-27-26 A new therapy has the potential to cure 100's of diseases and even reverse aging by Susan Dominus
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/magazine/cell-rejuventation-biotech-longevity-research-altos-labs.html

Discussion hosted with commentary by: Managing Editor Boomer Tech Talk, Rethinking Aging Club podcasts founder, executive producer and co-host Linda Sherman with co-host Ray Gordon, registered architect with a masters in city and regional planning who has managed an environmental sciences firm; tech reporter for Boomer Tech Talk.

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Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman 

Linda Sherman began our August 11, 2026 News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club podcast episode with a discussion of the Global Wellness Institute's report on advertising to older adults, highlighting the industry's failure to effectively target the 60+ demographic. In our discussion we mentioned that perhaps there is ageism in the advertising agencies, even at the top. One key finding of the report is the suggestion for brands to focus on experiences rather than aging issues.
Interesting thought from Ellen Khalifa suggesting that a surge of input from those of us over 55 putting content into the reach of AI LLMs might create a shift that changes our importance for attention.

Benjamin Surmi presented “ghost” trends in senior housing marketing. Always great to get Benjamin’s senior living perspective because his experience is so deep. 

Debbie Howard brought us geriatric emergency departments, which reduce hospital admissions and costs by 39% and 38%, respectively, and save Medicare up to $3,000 per visit. The team stressed the importance of better training and representation for older adults in healthcare settings. Benjamin Surmi shared with us his warning to families as they begin their journey of having a loved one in memory care or even senior living that they must accompany or provide an advocate caregiver to accompany their loved one if they need to go to the ER. They should never be in an ER alone.

Presented by Linda Sherman, former CEO/CMO, multinational subsidiaries in Japan; Managing Editor, Boomer Tech Talk
Global Wellness Institute July 2026 Report on Advertising Perspectives on Aging Well campaigns led by Dave McCaughan
https://www.internationalistmagazine.com/the-audience-marketing-forgot-to-put-in-the-brief/
The Report

Dave McCaughan followed up with: "This report was one of a series and was indeed focused on creative directors from ad agencies. One thing that we of course learned was that you cannot really blame the ad agencies for ALL the issues. As a number told me when I pushed them .. if clients do not give them briefs to target over 60s they don't get paid so one big issue is getting actual clients to both understand targeting over 60s is of real value and also to provide better briefs to their agencies including better information about people over 60."

Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Social Gerontologist and Senior Living Expert, VP Arvo.care, Advisor to Koelsch Communities   
Senior Housing News Marketing Trends 8-10-26 by Austin Montgomery
https://seniorhousingnews.com/2026/08/10/how-senior-living-ghost-trends-are-shaping-the-future/

Presented by Debbie Howard, Caregiver Advocate, Co-founder, Living Best
NY Times 7-25-26 Geriatric Emergency Departments
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/25/well/geriatric-emergency-departments.html

“Since 2017, the American College of Emergency Physicians has accredited 624 such geriatric emergency departments across the United States, including 73 in Veterans Affairs medical centers. “A fairly exponential rate of growth,” said Dr. Kevin Biese, the emergency doctor who directs the Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative.”

ACEP’s Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) program
Find every GEDA Accredited Emergency Department

Discussion hosted with commentary by: Managing Editor Boomer Tech Talk, Rethinking Aging Club podcasts founder, executive producer and co-host Linda Sherman with co-hosts Ray Gordon, architect, urban planner and futurist, Tech Reporter on Boomer Tech Talk; and Debbie Howard, caregiver advocate and co-founder, Tokyo-based AgeTech platform Living Best.

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Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman 

For our 8-4-26 News for the Ages episode, we discussed the use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss in older adults, noting that over 12% of Americans are on these drugs, with potential side effects like muscle loss and dehydration. The Trump administration's new Medicare program sets the cost of three weight loss drugs at $50 a month, affecting 38.9% of older adults. Older adults are underrepresented in clinical trials for GLP-1 drugs, which affects the evidence available for their use. Ellen suggests that lifestyle interventions should be the first line of obesity management for older adults and personalized approaches are important.

We covered a study on the financial benefits of dementia-competent hospitals. Benjamin Surmi explained that many training programs are constrained by hospital systems and lack follow-up and mentoring. He suggested that organizational changes are necessary for training programs to be effective and emphasized the importance of embedding training into the workday and providing ongoing support for staff.

Lastly, the benefits of bidets for hygiene and health were discussed, emphasizing their role in reducing UTIs and environmental impact.

Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan
Scientific American: America is embarking on a risky experiment with GLP-1s and aging 7-19-26  by Liz Seegert (edited by Claire Cameron) https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/america-is-embarking-on-a-risky-experiment-with-glp-1s-and-aging/
Apple News Plus access: https://apple.news/AaOlllpklR-uq1Nmnu9RK2w

Liz Seegert was a guest on our August 6, 2026 Rethinking Aging Club podcast honoring National Wellness Month
"Hypotension" is low blood pressure.

Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Social Gerontologist and Senior Living Expert, VP Arvo.care, Advisor to Koelsch Communities   
Global Journal of Medical Research (GJMR Volume 26 issue K2) 2026
M. Ellenbogen, P. K. Beville, S. W. Grande, J. Hobday, P. Logan, M. Minor, T. Snow  "The Business Case for Dementia-Competent Hospitals: Analyzing the Financial Return on Investment of Specialized Staff Training and Care Models"

Benjamin’s second article
WCSJ News 7-24-26 Legislation to Improve Resources for Health Care Providers Treating Dementia
by Tina Morrison 
The Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Provider Training Act, known as the AADAPT Act, was co-led by Rep. Darin LaHood of Illinois and lawmakers from Ohio, California and New York.

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Life's Encore Planning
Washingto Post 6-29-26 What You Should Know About Bidets by Trisha Pasricha, MD
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/06/29/gastroenterologist-heres-what-you-should-know-about-bidets/
Apple News Plus access: https://apple.news/AkmydMQHaQJa04qffUyRJsQ
Linda Sherman mentioned South Park’s Japanese Toilet episode

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In our July 28, 2026 News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club podcast episode Elizabeth Magallon Fleury shared insights from a New York Times article on the emotional and financial toll of family caregiving, highlighting the need for better planning and communication. “Millions of Americans are stepping into one of the hardest roles they'll ever take on, caring for their aging parents. Times Opinion interviewed dozens of family caregivers across the country to paint a portrait of the American elder care crisis.”

Ellen Khalifa presented a Medical News Today article on the benefits of strength training for women, noting that adding two hours of strength training weekly can reduce heart attack risk by 44%. This article doesn't specifically mention aging, but we do know that the risk of cardiovascular disease rises sharply for postmenopausal women.

Benjamin Surmi discussed the issue of violence among dementia residents in care facilities, emphasizing the need for systemic changes and better-designed living environments. Our discussions also touched on the importance of regular exercise and the challenges of managing caregiving responsibilities.

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Life's Encore Planning
NY Times 7-8-26 Opinion and Video Family Caregiving - This is one of the hardest jobs in America. Millions are doing it alone, behind closed doors.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/08/opinion/family-caregiver-aging-parents.html
We recommended Can't We Talk about Something More Pleasant?: A 2014 Memoir by Roz Chast

Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Social Gerontologist and Senior Living Expert, VP Arvo.care, Advisor to Koelsch Communities   
NPR 7-19-26 Dementia Care Resident Clashes by Jordan Rau
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/19/nx-s1-5894692/dementia-violence-warning-supervision-nursing-homes-assisted-living-facility

Linda Sherman earlier published Eilon Caspi Phd’s 2018 On Aging (formerly known as Aging in America) session on How to Reduce Senior Bullying along with his very relevant poster “Death of Elders Due to Resident-to-Resident Incidents in Dementia in Long-Term Care Homes”

Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan 
Medical News Today 6-25-26 Adding 2 Hours Strength Training/Week May Lower Women's Heart Attack Risk by 44% by Corrie Pelc
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/2-hours-strength-training-a-week-may-lower-womens-heart-attack-risk

Discussion hosted with commentary by: Managing Editor Boomer Tech Talk, Rethinking Aging Club podcasts founder, executive producer and co-host Linda Sherman with co-hosts Ray Gordon, architect, urban planner and futurist, Tech Reporter on Boomer Tech Talk; and Debbie Howard, caregiver advocate and co-founder, Tokyo-based AgeTech platform Living Best.

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In our July 21, 2026 News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club podcast episode, Benjamin Surmi talked about the challenges faced by assisted living residents when facilities drop Medicaid when an acquisition happens. The gap between Medicaid coverage and costs borne by the facility is a factor, forcing skilled nursing facilities (Nursing Homes) to be the choice when a move must be made.  

Ellen Khalifa presented the new Medicare-covered BCT test for bone health, which evaluates bone quality and fracture risk.

Elizabeth Magallon Fleury addressed the financial and inheritance complications arising from baby boomer divorces, noting that women are disproportionately affected. 

Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Social Gerontologist and Senior Living Expert, VP Arvo.care, Advisor to Koelsch Communities
University Star San Marcos 7-9-26 Assisted Living Residents Evicted after Facility Drops Medicaid by Peyton Till
https://universitystar.com/35875/news/assisted-living-residents-evicted-after-facility-drops-medicaid/
Linkedin discussion
The University Star, also known as The Star, is the student-run news organization at Texas State University and one of the oldest publications in the state. The Star provides news and information on issues affecting the university and the San Marcos community. Lyndon Johnson, the 36th president of the United States, served as the summer editor of The Star in 1930.

Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan
Medscape 6-22-26 Medicare to Cover New Osteoporosis Diagnostic Screening Test by Mary Beth Nierengarten
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/medicare-cover-new-osteoporosis-diagnostic-screening-test-2026a1000kyw
(Keaveny reported holding equity in O.N. Diagnostics and serving as a consultant for Amgen and Bone Health Technologies.) 

Ellen recommended The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) annual Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis 2027 is probably in late May.

Ellen presented on our News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club podcast NY Times 10-4-25 More Men are Now Living Long Enough to Develop Osteoporosis.

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Life's Encore Planning
Business Insider 6-30-26 The Baby Boomer Divorce Boom Is Reshaping Retirement and Inheritance by Emily Stewart
https://www.businessinsider.com/baby-boomer-divorce-boom-reshaping-retirement-savings-inheritance-millennials-2026-6
Apple News Plus Access

Discussion hosted with commentary by: Managing Editor Boomer Tech Talk, Rethinking Aging Club podcasts founder, executive producer and co-host Linda Sherman; with co-host Ray Gordon, architect, urban planner and futurist, Tech Reporter on Boomer Tech Talk.

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For our July 14, 2026, News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club, we were particularly interested in Ellen Khalifa’s white paper article on barriers to geriatric oral health such as cognitive impairments, financial constraints, and lack of transportation. Oral health is something we don’t cover often, but it is very important. Ellen wanted Dr. Zalan Alam, a speaker we have on occasion, to join us for this and “Dr. Zalam” kindly joined us at his 11pm in the UK. Dr. Zalan Alam emphasized the link between oral hygiene and cardiovascular health. 

Benjamin Surmi shared an article on ethical dilemmas in dementia care as adult children struggle with getting parents to take better care of themselves, advocating for professional guidance. 

Elizabeth Magallon Fleury discussed the benefits and challenges of aging in place, including home modifications and financial considerations. Note we have provided links to resources Elizabeth mentioned, including GoGoGrandparent and Lyft Silver. 

The discussion also touched on the importance of holistic healthcare and the role of third-party professionals in elder care.

Linda Sherman, Debbie Howard and Ray Gordon offered commentary.

Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan 
Cureus White Paper Barriers to Geriatric Oral Health
https://www.cureus.com/articles/393664-barriers-to-geriatric-oral-health-a-multifaceted-public-health-issue#!/
Murali A, Muddappa S C, Rajan R R, et al. (August 08, 2025) Barriers to Geriatric Oral Health: A Multifaceted Public Health Issue. Cureus 17(8): e89604. doi:10.7759/cureus.89604

What is Cureus

Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Social Gerontologist and Senior Living Expert, VP Arvo.care, Advisor to Koelsch Communities
WSJ 7-4-26 How Far Would a Daughter Go to Save Her Aging Parents from Self-Neglect by Clare Ansberry
https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/how-far-would-a-daughter-go-to-save-her-aging-parents-from-self-neglect-9170f67a
Apple access: https://apple.news/APCml6Q2vRvmryvQP0jlvdw
The WSJ post about this article on LinkedIn with comments 

We referred to our 6-30-26 News for the Ages podcast episode where we spoke about ethics in regard to caring for parents who had been abusive and now have dementia.
Debbie Howard’s LinkedIn article on the abusive parents topic is also worth noting.

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Life's Encore Planning
WSJ 6-13-26 Contractors, Remodelers and Consultants are Increasingly Helping Older Americans Age in Place by Clare Ansberry
https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/more-americans-want-to-age-at-home-how-one-couple-plans-to-make-it-work-12123b46
Apple access: https://apple.news/APCml6Q2vRvmryvQP0jlvdw 

This WSJ article refers to these mobility options for older adults:
GoGoGrandparent
Lyft Silver
America Independent Transportation Network (ITNA)
Uber Health
Uber Central 

Discussion hosted with commentary by: Managing Editor Boomer Tech Talk, Rethinking Aging Club podcasts founder, executive producer and co-host Linda Sherman; with co-hosts Ray Gordon, architect, urban planner and futurist, Tech Reporter on Boomer Tech Talk; and Debbie Howard, caregiver advocate and co-founder, Tokyo-based AgeTech platform Living Best.

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The News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging club episode recorded June 30, 2026 tackled a heavy topic first. Debbie Howard presented an article by Katie Engelhart, which highlighted the challenges faced by caregivers who were abused by the parents they cared for, particularly those with dementia. The article revealed that at least 20% of U.S. caregivers have been physically, mentally, or sexually abused by their parents. Debbie emphasized the complexities of dementia, including the difficulty of distinguishing between past abuse and new behaviors. Our discussion also touched on the financial and emotional burdens of caregiving, the importance of planning, and the potential benefits of mental health services and trusts for caregivers. 

Ellen Khalifa presented an article on longevity and immunity, focusing on the Buck Institute's research on extending health spans and the importance of a healthy immune system and nutrition. The article features their CEO Eric Verdin.

Commentary from Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Elizabeth Magallon Fleury.

Presented by Debbie Howard, Caregiver Advocate, Aging Matters International
NY Times Magazine 6-17-26 The Pain of Caring for a Parent Who Abused You by Katie Engelhart
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/magazine/elder-care-parent-abuse.html

Katie Engelhart interviewed two dozen caregivers who described being harmed by the parents they were caring for.
The United States is reliant on unpaid family caregivers, and millions of adult children are caring for parents who didn’t really care for them.

Related
NY Times 6-27-26 My Awful Mother Is Getting Alzheimer’s. What Do I Owe Her? reply by “the ethicist” philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah

Resources:
Debbie Howard’s recent LinkedIn article on this topic

Families need to plan for caregiving before their caregiving recipient has dementia. Because Debbie's article had a lot to do with caring for people with dementia we also talked about documents that need to be prepared:

A good estate/elder-law plan for dementia often includes four layers:
- Durable Financial Power of Attorney*
Gives someone authority to pay bills, access accounts, hire caregivers, pay for home modifications, pay care managers, and arrange long-term care.

- Advance Health Care Directive / Health Care Power of Attorney
Names the person who can make medical decisions when you cannot. The National Institute on Aging describes this as naming a health care proxy to make decisions if you cannot communicate.

- Living Will / Dementia-specific care instructions
This expresses what kind of care you want or do not want, especially around quality of life, feeding, hospitalization, comfort care, and end-of-life wishes. Alzheimer’s Association describes advance directives as documents that record treatment and care preferences, including end-of-life wishes.

- Revocable Living Trust, if appropriate
This can let a successor trustee manage assets for your benefit if you become incapacitated. It is especially useful when there are homes, investments, or complex assets.

Alzheimer's Association planning advice
Barak Gaster's dementia directive from 2018
Powers of Attorney AARP 2021

*Durable Financial Power of Attorney
This lets you name a trusted person - often an adult child - to manage your money and pay for your care if you become mentally incapacitated. “Durable” means it continues to work after incapacity, including severe cognitive decline or dementia. AARP specifically notes that durable POA can help families avoid court intervention when someone has severe cognitive decline such as late-stage dementia.

The document should be drafted to say clearly that your agent may use your funds for your care, comfort, housing, safety, transportation, in-home help, care management, assisted living, memory care, and other support. It can also say whether family members may be paid for caregiving - but that part should be done carefully.

Kaishauna Guidry, MD, hospice expert and author in our audience commented: 
‘There’s often issues obtaining 2 capacity letters to invoke the POA. I deal with this all of the time. A family recently had a bad day in court because an NP filled out the paperwork. Lay people need to understand that these legalities require a physician. The healthcare system
The healthcare system has trained the public to use the term "provider," which is confusing to patients and families
There are also dueling siblings that can complicate these matters. One disgruntled sibling questions capacity just because of ongoing family dynamics.
As you age, please learn about these things to protect the estate for care.’

Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan
SF Chronicle 2-22-26 Longevity and Immunity by Erin Allday featuring Eric Verdin, CEO of the Buck Institute for the Research on Aging
https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/aging-longevity/article/age-old-immune-system-21367407.php
Apple access

Referred to with Ellen’s article
Eric Verdin quote that we liked: “we're moving from observation science to intervention science”

Buck Institute Launches Healthspan Horizons to Turn Long-Term Health Data into Actionable Healthspan Insights. 3-5-26 announcement

Debbie mentioned Maddy Dychtwald’s Ageless Aging book and our Rethinking Aging Club Podcast with her in December 2025

Linda referred to TRX suspension training straps. 

Discussion hosted with commentary by: Managing Editor Boomer Tech Talk, Rethinking Aging Club podcasts founder, executive producer and co-host Linda Sherman; with co-hosts Ray Gordon, architect, urban planner and futurist, Tech Reporter on Boomer Tech Talk; and Debbie Howard, co-founder, Tokyo-based AgeTech platform Living Best

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Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman 

This News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club episode was recorded in June, which is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. We were glad to be able to include this important article from the Guardian about people living with dementia in early stages rallying to get better media representations and treatment. They have formed or become active in organizations like the Young Dementia Network, Dementia Alliance International, Deep (the Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project). All of them are “experts by experience," and many are actively involved in research projects such as Living Well With Dementia. Benjamin Surmi, who has extensive experience in the memory care world reported for our discussion.

Ellen Khalifa, a peer educator for GLP-1s, presented two studies showing that semaglutide slowed biological aging in HIV patients by 9%. The original study was done in the UK and published in The Lancet, then UC San Diego ran the data through epigenetic clocks.

Elizabeth Magallon Fleury's report focused on one of the challenges of aging in place, the fact that older homeowners often stay put due to financial and housing availability constraints. Ray Gordon, who is an architect and urban planner, commented on the need for innovative housing solutions, including modular and panelized construction, to address the housing shortage. They also discussed the potential of 3D printing for affordable housing.

Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Social Gerontologist and Senior Living Expert, VP Arvo.care, Advisor to Koelsch Communities
The Guardian 6-9-26 People Living with Dementia Are Fighting Against Damaging Stereotypes and Demanding Proper Medical Support  by Anne Karpf
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/09/dementia-rebels-diagnosed-determined-change-peoples-minds

Linda Sherman referred to the 2014 film Still Alice where Julianne Moore plays Alice Howland, a linguistics professor diagnosed with Alzheimer's. From the book of the same name 2007.

Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan
UC San Diego News 6-11-26 GLP-1 Slowing Biological Aging? by Susanne Clara Bard
https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/new-study-shows-popular-glp-1-weight-loss-drug-may-slow-biological-aging

Studies referenced in this article:
Nature
The Lancet
While the study focused on people with HIV‑associated lipohypertrophy, Corley says it may also offer lessons for the wider population.
Michael Corley, Ph.D., associate professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine and the Stein Institute for Research on Aging.
Compared to the placebo group:
“- Participants treated with semaglutide exhibited a broad pattern of slower biological aging across epigenetic clocks linked to inflammation and blood, brain, heart, kidney, liver and metabolic health.
- The drug slowed the pace of biological aging by 9 %, as measured by the DunedinPACE epigenetic clock.
- The drug significantly slowed biological processes associated with the risk of all‑cause mortality and age-related disease, as measured by the PCGrimAge epigenetic clock.”
Ellen mentioned her GLP-1 report in our 5-26-26 News for the Ages episode.

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Life's Encore Planning
Housing Wire 6-8-26  Many Older Americans Stuck in Homes That No Longer Fit by Jonathan Delozier
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/many-older-americans-stuck-in-homes-that-no-longer-fit/

This article refers to NAR (National Association of Realtors) report on multigenerational home buying reported by Housing Wire 4-22-26
Gen X led as buyers try to combine affordability and caregiving support

We mentioned our Rethinking Aging Club Podcast episode recorded May 28, 2026 on Social Isolation and Mental Health

Discussion hosted with commentary by: Founder and executive producer Linda Sherman, with co-host Ray Gordon.

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Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman 

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 article on senior citizens living in cruise ship condos, co-housing communities, and Florida's retirement wonderland. Linda Sherman pointed out the New York Foundation for Senior Citizens free Home Sharing Program. We were glad to discover the Furnished Finder site. Ellen Khalifa commented on the Modern Elder Academy's Golden Girls housing models, designed for women on moderate incomes. 

We discussed Elizabeth White's article on the need for systemic knowledge and long-term workforce planning and how counterproductive it is to lose older workers because of ageism. 

Finally we shared personal habits for better sleep hygiene, including reading print books in bed.

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Life's Encore Planning
Architecture Digest 6-3-26 Not Your Grandma’s House: Meet the Senior Citizens Living in Cruise Ship Condos, Cohousing Communities, and Florida’s Retirement Wonderland by Frances Dodds
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/senior-citizens-how-we-live

We referred to:
Motion Picture & Television Fund Retirement Home (MPTF)
“MPTF makes an effort to keep its residents stimulated with opportunities for creative projects. For example, there’s a once-a-month meeting for MPTF Studios, where residents can discuss ideas they have for film projects or short films, to be produced by the resident film crew and aired on the closed-circuit MPTF TV channel. Then there’s the Grey Quill Society, a memoir-writing group that gathers weekly and publishes collections of their pieces, some of which have been read aloud by the likes of Jon Hamm and Matthew McConaughey at fundraising events.”

Grey Quill Society - we did this article 2-25-25 for News for the Ages
Presented by Ellen Khalifa LA Times 2-10-25 Writing Group – Memoirs – at Motion Picture & Television Fund Retirement Home by Deborah Netburn

Furnished Finder was referred to in the article.

Linda spotted a linked Architectural Digest (AD) article that includes a reference to the New York Foundation for Senior Citizens Home Sharing program.
AD 9-12-25 young people making it work in NYC

Ray mentioned The World Residences at Sea

Architectural Digest gives you a wealth of photos with their articles.

Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan
MSN May 2026 Corporate Ageism by Elizabeth White
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/ageism-is-just-corporate-self-sabotage-america-s-brain-drain-is-costing-shareholders-billions/ar-AA22Bg7v
Elizabeth White is an advocate and writer focused on the economic realities facing older adults. She is the author of “55, Underemployed and Faking Normal” (Simon & Schuster) and founder of NUUage, a coliving housing initiative for older adults aging alone on moderate incomes.
Elizabeth White will be one of our 3 featured speakers on August 20, 2026 Living Choices Rethinking Aging Club episode recording. 

Noted phrase “Biologize the argument” (“We tend to lump all older people together and biologize the argument”)

Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International
NY Times 6-11-26 Phone Detox Sleep Health by Jancee Dunn
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/06/11/well/summer-challenge-phone-digital-detox-sleep.html

Discussion hosted with commentary by: Founder and executive producer Linda Sherman, with co-hosts Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard

BoomerTechTalk.com episode page 

6-16-26 LinkedIn Show Post

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Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman 

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 strengthen different sets of glute muscles. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury reported on seniors seeking roommates due to rising housing costs, noting a 300% increase in older adults using the Spare Room service. Benjamin Surmi discussed a year-long study on humanoid robots in dementia care at UC Davis. Ellen Khalifa shared insights from a Swiss study on centenarians, revealing key biological differences that contribute to their longevity.

Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International
NY Times 4-7-26 Strong Glutes as Longevity Hero by Hilary Achauer
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/25/well/move/strong-glutes-health-longevity.html

Vocabulary:
Dead butt syndrome

We brought up the fact that visual references are helpful for exercise.
Follow Jim Brown on IG or TikTok @ABalancedYou. He was on our Rethinking Aging Club Fitness - Rehab show May 30, 2024.   
And Longevity, Falls Prevention on September 25, 2025

Also Morla Moves is a useful visual tool that includes feedback on how you are doing. You can navigate to glute specific exercises on their app. Co-Founder and CEO Ozelm Mertoglu talked about their product on our April 23, 2026 Rethinking Aging Club Podcast 

We mentioned TRX which is great for glute exercises and more pleasant than many alternatives. Linda Sherman on TRX straps for a visual.

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Life's Encore Planning
NPR 4-4-26 Seniors Seeking Roommates Because of Housing Costs by Jennifer Ludden
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/04/nx-s1-5760948/high-housing-costs-seniors-seeking-roommates

Spare Room Data based on usage: Note charts go right to left

Homeshare Online (formerly Silvernest) was on our Living Choices Rethinking Aging Club Podcast 9-1-22.

Cooperative Housing Covered in News for the Ages 8-26-25

Ellen Khalifa reported Regenerative co-housing for News for the Ages

Elizabeth mentioned loneliness being a factor in deciding to room with someone for aging adults. Please note our Rethinking Aging Club Podcast on Social Connections and Mental Health May 28, 2026. 

Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Senior Living Expert and Social Gerontologist
UC Davis News Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing May 28, 2026 by Rebecca Badeaux
UC Davis launches first long-term U.S. study led by nurses on humanoid robots in dementia care
https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/uc-davis-launches-first-long-term-us-study-led-by-nurses-on-humanoid-robots-in-dementia-care/2026/05

Ray Gordon brought up telepresence robots. We saw the Beam (telepresence) robot by Suitable Technologies at CES 2018. Sold in 2019 to Blue Ocean Robotics in Denmark.
Telepresence robots became a minor player because during COVID, ordinary video conferencing through platforms like ZOOM was used. Telepresence robots remained useful in specialized situations (hospitals, schools, factories, and conferences) but never became mainstream office equipment.

Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan
Why Some People Reach 100 4-9-26 by University of Geneva
https://scitechdaily.com/why-some-people-reach-100-new-study-reveals-key-biological-differences/ 

Reference: “Plasma Proteome Profiling of Centenarians Across Switzerland Reveals Key Youth-Associated Proteins” by Flavien Delhaes, Justine Falciola, Adar Hoffman, Stéphanie Carnesecchi, Stefano Cavalli, Armin von Gunten, Daniela S. Jopp, François R. Herrmann and Karl-Heinz Krause, 8 February 2026, Aging Cell.
Study

Discussion hosted with commentary by: Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard

BoomerTechTalk.com episode page 

6-2-26 LinkedIn Show Post

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Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman