Six different aspects of fitness for older adults are discussed. You will learn about some great innovations.

Recorded on 6-23-22, this episode is part of our Fitness and Wellness series.
Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Andy Tubman, Co-Founder and Chief of Music and Therapeutics, Musical Health Technologies aka SingFit
Katharine Forth, Ph.D, Co-Founder and CEO, ZIBRIO
Eric Levitan, Founder and CEO, Vivo
Benjamin Surmi, Director of Education and Culture, Koelsch Communities
Mark Scher, Co-Founder and CEO, Spiro100 Senior Fitness & Wellness

Music therapeutics explained by the Chief of Music and Therapeutics of SingFit. Understand the difference between the passive and active music making processes and how they relate to dementia support.
SingFit uses patented technology that can be used in professional caregiving and at-home settings for people with neurological, physical and emotional challenges.

Stability Scale. Measure the probability of a fall before it happens with ZIBRIO.
Katie Forth has a PhD in human neurophysiology, particularly to do with sensory integration for human movement and balance. Formerly a scientist at NASA, her expertise is all around gravity.

Benjamin Surmi gives us insights into testing S3 Balance device and Ludofit at Koelsch Communities.

VIVO CEO explains their live and interactive small group fitness programs for older adults with a focus on building strength and muscle mass.

Spiro100 CEO ‘In a typical senior living community we have seated exercise class or a yoga class. You’ll get the same six or eight people come into class, but if you see something like a Parkinson's workshop, or arthritis workshop or PTSD workshop, you're going to attract an entirely new subset of residents that otherwise never would have shown up to class before.’

Listen to learn so much more in this interactive discussion.

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Key points included the importance of user-friendly interfaces, such as voice control and video doorbells, to ease older adults into technology. 

Bob Fields highlighted Hibersense's smart thermostat system, which can save up to 40% on heating and cooling costs by controlling individual room temperatures. 

Jerry Wilmink emphasized the need for accurate fall detection and health monitoring systems, noting a 69% reduction in falls in senior living communities with CarePredict. 

The conversation also touched on the potential of biometric technologies and the importance of onboarding and realistic expectations for older adults adopting smart home technologies.

Steve Ewell posed a challenge about making products specifically for older adults or for everyone. 

Recorded on June 16, 2022, this episode is part of our Smart Home Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Ryan Herd, Founder and CEO, Caregiver Smart Solutions at time of show, acquired late 2024.
Currently with his own companies, One Sound Choice and Ryan Herd. 

Bob Fields, General Manager, Hibersense at time of show 
Currently:
Business Growth, FireBot Suppression; Co-Founder, Make It Home Safe
Advisor, Certified Sounds; Founder, Beacon Ministries Int.; Partner, Beacon Technology Group; Director of Industry Relations, AE Ventures 

Carol Chiang OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM, CHAMP, Founder, EvolvingHomes; In 2024 became - Co-Founder, Partner and Director Corp Dev and Innovation at IIX Care
Carol Chiang Smart Home LinkedIn post December 2024

Jamie Gold, CKD CAPS MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant, Kitchen Bath Design columnist on Forbes Real Estate Section

Gerald J. Wilmink, PhD, Chief Business Officer, CarePredict at time of show
Currently:
Board of Visitors, Vanderbilt University; Director, BD and Licensing, Cleveland Clinic

Debbie Howard's summary of this show.

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Sky Bergman discussed her film "Lives Well Lived" and its intergenerational projects, reaching over 500 students and older adults. 

Susan Ostrowski introduced Reading2Connect which provides age and dementia-friendly reading materials to facilitate conversations between older adults and younger people. Readable and user-friendly for older adults. The books are easy to handle and navigate, printed on durable washable paper, and also available as ebooks and video books. 

Paige Wilson shared Naborforce, connecting older adults with younger community members for mutual benefits. 

Caitlin Crommett talked about DreamCatchers Foundation, empowering youth to fulfill end-of-life dreams of hospice patients. 

Rachel Cohen spoke about Aging Dynamic’s Linkages, a collaborative addressing social isolation through intergenerational programs.

Recorded on May 26, 2022, this episode is part of our Social Isolation and Mental Health Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Sky Bergman, Documentary Filmmaker, Sky Bergman Productions - Lives Well Lived

Susan Ostrowski, Co-Creator and President, Reading2Connect 

Paige Wilson, Founder, Naborforce

Caitlin Crommett, Founder and President, DreamCatchers Foundation 
Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument-Rated Commercial Pilot, United Aviate Academy

Rachel B. Cohen, MSW, MUP, Founder and CEO, Aging Dynamics 

Elizabeth Magallon Fleury CAPS, Business Owner, Life’s Encore Planning

Resources discussed during this show:

Search PBS Learning Media for “Lives Well Lived”. This is what Linda still gets in Hawaii in 2025.

Naborforce acceptance to Matter Health Accelerator was announced 5-17-22.

This story was shared by Susan Ostrowski when she spoke.
Quinnipiac University partners with senior centers for intergenerational conversations 10-21-21

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Alex from Spiro 100 highlighted their fitness and wellness programs for older adults. 

Elizabeth Magallon Fleury discussed her consulting business for family caregivers generally aged 45 to 70, providing resources and support in the Reno area.

Ilyse Veron shared insights from her 5-16-22 article with Cindy Weinstein on supporting caregivers, emphasizing cognitive reserve and the power of music. ncoa.org/article/8-tips-for-alzheimers-and-dementia-caregivers 

Michael Phillips raised concerns about the potential link between COVID-19 and dementia. 

Liz Miller introduced her memoir co-written with her father, a doctor, and discussed upcoming events on GetSetUp. 

Gary Barg (RIP August 2024) announced the resumption of in-person Fearless Caregiver conferences. 

Recorded on May 19, 2022, this episode is part of our Project Updates Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Ilyse Veron, Darmiyan Strategic Partnerships and PR at time of show;
Currently: External Affairs, Weill Cornell University
Owner, Veron Ventures 

Michael Phillips, Director, Strategic Partnerships, AARP 

Liz Miller, Director of Communications and Marketing, GetSetUp 

Gary Barg (deceased), Ed-in-Chief and CEO, Today's Caregiver 

Alex Rochestie, Content Producer and Co-Founder, Spiro100 

Elizabeth Magallon Fleury CAPS, Owner, Life's Encore Planning

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We were honored to have leading authors Bradley Schurman and Kerry Hannon join us for a discussion of their books. Book publicist Robert Newman provided book promotion tips to all authors in our field. Our own Debbie Howard spoke about her Caregiving Crisis book.

Bradley Schurman gave some insights from his “The Super Age Decoding Our Destiny” emphasizing the importance of inclusive product design and the success of companies like Apple and Peloton in catering to older consumers. Bradley is the guy journalists want to get a quote from when they reference American demographics. Thank you Bradley for also joining us for our Future of Work Nursing Shortage show on 11-17-22.

Kerry Hannon discussed the rise of remote work, career transitions, and entrepreneurship among older workers, noting the advantages they bring, such as management experience and networks. In 2022 her latest book was “In Control at 50+; How to Succeed in the New World of Work”. Her latest is “Retirement Bites: A Gen X Guide to Securing Your Financial Future” releasing September 2025. 

Debbie Howard addressed the caregiving crisis, noting that 30% of the workforce is caring for aging loved ones, and stressed the need for companies to support caregivers. 

Bob Newman advised on promoting books through education, information, and entertainment, emphasizing passion and practicality.

Recorded on May 5, 2022, this episode is part of our Authors Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Bradley Schurman, Author, “The Super Age Decoding Our Destiny” Consultant, Be Human Change

Kerry Hannon, Prolific Author in the field of work and finance for Gen X, kerryhannon.com

Debbie Howard, Author, The Caregiving Crisis: What it Costs Your Business and How You Can Fix it

Robert Newman, Book Publicist, CEO, Newman Communications

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This episode honored Earth Day.

Introduced by Ilyse Veron, Carole Douglis spoke about her new book “Climate Restoration” launching for Earth Day.

Michael Mann enjoys working with health care related startups and is also passionate about art. 
He published “Longevity Unleashed - Health Span Opportunity” book in 2025

Ana Semedo shared about SelfHelp which has been around for 85 years and Virtual Senior Centers which were created in 2010, offering interactive, virtual and hybrid classes.  

Joan Green is a speech therapist and enjoys helping older adults with digital literacy. She has a webinar called TheyMayNotKnow.com

Dr. Zalan Alam FRCGP, MRCGP, BA, MA, MSc is a Director for Medical Education, GP Partner with an extended role in frailty, practicing in the northwest of the United Kingdom. He has a special interest in medicine for the older person and rehabilitation, as well as devotion to medical leadership and medical education. He has contributed to our News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club podcasts many times. 
In this episode, Dr. Alam spoke about DemDX which was a start-up at this time. 

Jenn Lagemann ‘I like to help home care agencies and senior care businesses streamline their operations and marketing to resonate with their consumers. I'm building thought leadership by publishing articles on various topics. Hospice is  close to my heart.’

Recorded on April 21, 2022, this episode is part of our Project Updates Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Ana Semedo, Biz Dev Manager,  Virtual Senior Center VSC; enliveo community 

Carole Douglis, Co-author of Climate Restoration

Joan Green, Speech Therapist, Digital Inclusion Specialist, Innovative Speech Therapy

Jennifer Lagemann, Columnist Long Term Care McKnight NextJenn Copy

Michael Mann, MHA, Founder, CEO, & Producer - Host, Planetary Health First Mars Next

Amy Li, Founder, Dance4Healing
Amy spoke further about her work on our 8-15-24 show

Dr. Zalan Alam, DemDX Advisory Board at time of show; 
Continuing: Family Medicine physician in UK with a focus on Gerontology and medical education

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Joe Hausch from Photavia noted that music is found to be a powerful tool for reducing anxiety and improving engagement in care settings.

Michael Phillips from AARP emphasized the need for standards to help older adults navigate tech products. 

Liz from GetSetUp shared their startup accelerator and job skills training for older workers. She mentioned the popularity of art classes on their platform and the benefits of creative activities for older adults.

Laura emphasized the importance of occupational therapists in boosting digital skills and confidence in technology.

Bill from Zinnia TV detailed their immersive video experiences for dementia care, including a research project in Vancouver. 

Steve Ewell from the Consumer Technology Association Foundation discussed their 10th anniversary and upcoming CTA Tech Week.

The discussion also touched on the therapeutic benefits of art and music for older adults.

Recorded on April 7, 2022, this episode is part of our Project Updates Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Joe Hausch, President and CEO,  PHOTAVIA

Liz Miller‪, Director of Communications and Marketing, GetSetUp
GetSetUp is an AgeTech Collaborative from AARP portfolio company

Laura M. Caron-Parker, At time of show: Clinical Director, Powerback (formerly Genesis Rehab Services)
Currently: OT Mentor, Open Style Labs
Instructor/Speaker, MedBridge 

William A. Uniowski‪, Co-Founder and CEO, Zinnia
Zinnia is an AgeTech Collaborative from AARP portfolio company

Clara Berta, Professional Contemporary Artist, Clara Berta Art

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Learn about nutrition for older adults. Why haven’t we devoted more space for this category at retail? Mature dogs get more space for their dog food. Star Director of Culinary Services for Koelsch Communities shares secrets to making easily consumed food more tasty.

Hydration is very important for older adults, especially for those with dementia. Zinnia TV provides excellent short videos to encourage drinking water. Hydro Gummy makes consuming water attractive.

Recorded on 3-24-22, this episode is part of our Fitness and Wellness series.
Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

John A. Gillespie, MD, MBA, Dr. Gillespie Recipes
Kenton Fedde, JD, PhD, Dr. Gillespie's Recipes, The Fedde Law Firm
Jamie Rincker, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Head of Vivo Nutrition Program for adults 50+
Joel August, National Director of Culinary Services, Koelsch Communities
Alka Sahnan, Registered Manager, Prince of Wales Nursing Home
Allyson Schrier, Co-founder and President, Zinnia TV
Lanie Yeung, Hydro Gummy
Dr.Shabnam Das Kar, MD, Functional Medicine Doctor, drkarmd.com
Carol Nace, Bodhi Ayurveda

Resource: Zinnia TV Hydration Video for Dementia Patients

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Experts in Fitness and AgeTech discussed the importance of designing both products and digital platforms with accessibility in mind, user testing, and collaboration with healthcare entities. They also emphasized the need for tailoring fitness programs for seniors with dementia and supporting caregivers.

This outstanding group of leaders includes product founders.
 
Recorded on 3-17-22, this episode is part of our Fitness and Wellness series.

Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Amanda Rees, Cofounder and CEO, Bold
LisaAnne Elliott, Care Staffing Coordinator, Koelsch Communities
Michael Skaff, Start-up & VC Advisor
Jean Anne Booth, CEO, UnaliWear Kanega Watch
Gerald J. Wilmink, PhD, Chief Business Officer, CarePredict, Inc (at time of recording, currently at Cleveland Clinic)
Mike Lee, Senior Advisor, AARP
Jacqueline (Jack) Perez, Founder, Kuel Life

Hosted by: Linda Sherman, Debbie Howard and Michael Phillips.

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This episode celebrated International Women's Day and Women's History Month by sharing insights and experiences of women in the Rethinking Aging Club community. Key speakers included Sky Bergman, who discussed her film "Lives Well Lived," which highlights positive aging stories and her discussion guide; Susie Singer Carter, who shared her film "My Mom and the Girl" about Alzheimer's and her Love Conquers Alz podcast; Melissa Davey, who transitioned to filmmaking at 65 with her documentary "Beyond 60"; and Dr. Zhu Shen, who used film to heal family relationships. 

Jennifer Lagemann provided tips for providers to improve their marketing and communication, including using language that resonates with their audience by leveraging online reviews and forums. Bonnie Marcus discussed her book "Not Done Yet" on women's empowerment. Debbie Howard highlighted her caregiving advocacy. The session underscored the importance of storytelling, intergenerational connections, and overcoming ageism.

Recorded on March 10, 2022, this episode is part of our Project Updates Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Sky Bergman, Filmmaker, Sky Bergman Productions, Lives Well Lived

Susie Singer Carter, Filmmaker - Mom and the Girl; No Place for Old People; Go Girl Media; Love Conquers All podcast

Melissa Davey, Filmmaker, Beyond 60 and Climbing into Life Melissa Davey and her documentary films

Dr. Zhu Shen, Ph.D., MBA, Filmmaker, Journey of a Thousand Miles 
Bamboo Shoots Productions and Perry Chen Studios

Jennifer Lagemann, Columnist, Long Term Care McKnight; NextJenn Copy

Bonnie Marcus, Author, Not Done Yet, Bonnie Marcus Leadership 

Clara Berta, Dementia caregiver at time of show. Continuing: Working contemporary artist About Clara Berta and her art

Debbie Howard (and co-host) Caregiving Advocate, Aging Matters International

Ilyse Veron (and co-host) Communications Professional, Veron Ventures

Resources:
Lives Well Lived Discussion Guide
Liz Solar Podcast with Dr. Zhu Shen 3-8-22
Susie Singer Carter’s Love Conquerz Alz podcast episode with Debbie Howard 3-10-22

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