Rethinking Aging Club Podcast

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. April 11 is World Parkinson’s Day. We had three excellent speakers with products and a service that support people living with Parkinson’s. 

Bryce Perry shared his 15-year journey with Parkinson's, emphasizing the importance of understanding Parkinson’s not just being aware of it. Bryce hosts two Parkinson’s support podcasts, is doing a special series on sleep and has 700 on a waiting list for The Club an upcoming support community app.

Vicki Mayo introduced TouchPoint Solution’s haptic wearable TouchPoints, which use patented BLAST technology with gentle alternating bilateral stimulation to help manage stress and tremors. Thodian is a new introduction that integrates with Apple Watch or FitBit. 

Tyler Susko PhD explained Cadence Adaptive Shoes, which use variable friction to improve gait and stability, benefiting over 40,000 users. The attractive shoes, priced at only around $199 have shown durability in clinical trials, lasting over a million scuffs. Tyler went into details on how they were created.

All agreed that getting users involved early in the development process is essential. 

Recorded on April 9, 2026, this episode is part of our Parkinson’s Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Bryce Perry, Creator and Host, Doing Life Today Community and Podcasts;
Parkinson’s Advocate; New app The Club

Vicki Mayo, Founder and CEO, Touchpoint Solution - Touchpoints wearable; Co-Founder / Principal Owner, Mayo Global

Tyler Susko, PhD, Founder and CTO, Cadense - adaptive shoes
Cadense is an AgeTech Collaborative from AARP portfolio company 

References

Bryce Perry’s Doing Life Today Community and Podcasts
Living with Parkinson’s a Practical Guide
Host of the podcast: Living with Parkinson's The Good, the Bad and the Reality 

Press: TouchPoint Solution
Trend Hunter: Calming Haptic Tokens by Kanesa David  1-19-26

Press: Cadence
Prevention Magazine: These Adaptive Sneakers Are a ‘Lifesaver’ for People With Walking Difficulties by Hannah Joen 4-18-25

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Co-Hosts: Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard 

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Music: Solemnity written and performed by Richard Sherman

March is National Nutrition Month. We were fortunate to have three high level nutrition experts join us for our discussion of nutrition for healthy longevity. Kim Fisher highlighted the importance of adequate protein and micronutrient intake for older adults, especially those on GLP-1s. She explained how the Innovation Institute for Food and Health at UC Davis is producing startups like Amplifye and Caffree, which enhance protein absorption and decaffeinate coffee, respectively. Leo Grady, PhD, from Jona Health discussed the gut microbiome's impact on health, emphasizing the use of AI to curate published research and personalize dietary recommendations. Monique Nadeau from EatLove detailed their platform's ability to provide personalized nutrition prescriptions, integrating with grocery and restaurant partners to make healthy eating affordable and convenient. Jona and EatLove exhibited in the CES 2026 ATC pavilion.

Recorded on March 26, 2026, this episode is part of our Longevity, Nutrition and  CES Highlights Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Kim Fisher, Director of Programs, Innovation Institute for Food & Health, UC Davis
Founding Director, Food and Health Angels
Kim spoke on a CES 2026 panel on GLP-1's in the CTA Women's Health Summit

Leo Grady, PhD, Founder and CEO, Jona; CEO in Residence at Breyer Capital
Jona Health is an AgeTech Collaborative from AARP (ATC) Portfolio Company

Monique Nadeau, Co-Founder and CEO, EatLove PRO
Faculty Fellow, Cornell Joan Klein Jacobs Center for Precision Nutrition and Health
EatLove is an AgeTech Collaborative from AARP Portfolio Company

Resources:
Kim Fisher CES 2026 Women’s Health GLP-1s panel
Video

Press:
Jona
Pharmaphorum The New Frontier of Microbiome-Directed Human Health 6-18-24

EatLove
Forbes Nutrition Based “Prescriptions” Makes Its Way Into The American Mainstream by Rebecca Suhrawardi 2-3-23

BoomerTechTalk.com episode page with additional resources links

LinkedIn Show Post with photos of our speakers at CES 

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We featured two founder CEO’s with outstanding, affordable longevity products. Both of these brilliant women and their teams provided ten minute lie-down experiences for attendees in the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP pavilion at CES 2026.

Anna Gudmundson explained how Sensate uses low-frequency sound vibrations to tune the vagus nerve. She noted the results of a study conducted in Lisbon which demonstrated significant reductions in heart rate and stress-related brainwaves after using Sensate. Users easily carry their Sensate’s around, enjoying meditation and calming where they wish to have it. Reviews show that Sensate has been effective for panic attack sufferers and fosters long term stress management and resilience. 

Meredith Perry introduced the Elemind wearable headband that uses sound pulses to help users fall asleep faster and improve deep sleep. The product, which has a median sleep onset time of 10 minutes, was tested at CES 2026, where it successfully put people to sleep amidst the show's noise. Meredith has also been seen in noisy spots from a ferry to outside a Giants football game tailgate with Elemind’s “Sleep with Our CEO” campaign. Debbie Howard commented how light and comfortable Elemind is.

Sleep Awareness Week 2026 was March 8-14.

Recorded on March 12, 2026, this episode is part of our Longevity and CES Highlights Series.  Both Elemind and Sensate are AgeTech Collaborative from AARP portfolio companies. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Meredith Perry, Co-Founder and CEO, Elemind Technologies 

Anna Gudmundson, Founder and CEO, Sensate

Resources Elemind:
WIRED: Brain Gear is the Hot New Wearable 12-22-25 by Emily Mullin
Essential Tremor Study published in Nature Non-invasive suppression of essential tremor via phase-locked disruption of its temporal coherence 1-13-21

Resources Senscape:
PC Mag Fit for the Future Top Wellness Gadgets CES 2026
Maatricht Study

Our BoomerTechTalk.com episode page provides additional Press and Studies for Elemind and Sensate 

LinkedIn Show Post - please see our carousel of photos of our speakers and their CES 2026 exhibits. 

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Our February 26, 2026 Rethinking Aging Club Podcast was focused on outstanding mobility innovations. Tess Jarrett from Skip discussed their lightweight, battery-powered exoskeleton, MO/GO targeting a 2027 launch. Skip started out of a moonshot program at Google X. Todd Roberts from ATDev highlighted their Reflex device, for post-surgery rehab, with plans for broader joint applications. Matt Cumella from Nuvio introduced their advanced rollators, Nuvio One launched last year, with advanced features like Stand Assist and Close Reach that improve safety and usability in everyday environments. And the very new Nuvio Pro, which can provide remote therapeutic monitoring. All of the products introduced today aim to enhance mobility, independence, and rehabilitation, with potential for insurance reimbursement and scalable distribution.

Recorded on February 26, 2026, this episode is part of our Mobility as well as our CES Highlights Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Tessa Jarrett, Head of Operations, Skip - MO/GO
Skip is an AgeTech Collaborative from AARP (ATC) portfolio company that exhibited in the ATC Pavilion at CES 2026

Todd Roberts, CEO and Co-Founder, ATDev - Reflex
Todd Roberts was a finalist and pitched at the AgeTech After Dark competition at CES 2026 hosted by ATC. They also exhibited at CES 2026.

Matt Cumella, PT, DPT, GCS, Founder and CEO, Nuvio - Nuvio One, Nuvio Pro Rollators
Nuvio is an AgeTech Collaborative from AARP portfolio company 

RESOURCES
Vocabulary Explained by our speakers:
EVT (Engineering Validation Testing) Timestamp: 9:35
IRB (Institutional Review Board) Timestamp: 34:39
RTM (Remote Therapeutic Monitoring) Timestamp: 42:33 

SKIP Press
CNET Demo Video 12-20-24 
Senior Planet - Meet MO/GO with Tess 2-19-26 video interview

ATDev Press
Berkeley Alums develop robotic rehab device for home use 10-20-25

Nuvio Press
Boston Business Journal Article 3-29-24
PT Pintcast Podcast 10-21-24 

BoomerTechTalk.com episode page with additional resources 

Our LinkedIn Show Post includes a carousel of speaker and product photos

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Michael Chalfin from Samuelson Furniture explained their innovative sound chairs, which use vibration to produce sound, benefiting seniors with hearing loss and dementia. Kelly Hover from Tactacam discussed their defend 360 camera, designed for remote security without Wi-Fi.  Michael Rodriguez from IAI Smart introduced their Emerson Smart Voice appliances, emphasizing simplicity, accessibility and privacy for older adults.

Recorded on February 12, 2026, this episode is part of our CES Highlights and Smart Home Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Michael Chalfin, President, Samuelson Furniture - Sound Chairs
an AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP enterprise category participant

Kelly Hover, Chief Experience and Marketing Officer, Tactacam - Defense 360 

Michael Rodriguez, Director Marketing, IAI Smart; Lead Project Manager, Emerson SmartVoice

Press:
Samuelson Furniture
Home Furnishings Business: CES 2026 Welcomes Furniture Companies & Innovations by Karen Parrish 1-1-26
Reviewed: Reviewed Honors the Best Tech Products of 2026 with its Annual CES Awards 1-16-26

Tactacam
Security Info Watch: Tactacam Expands Cellular Security Portfolio With Defend 360 Panoramic Camera 1-7-26
TechTV: Inside the Technology: Feathersnapcam & Defend by Tactacam 1-25-26
Brownfield Ag News: Farmers Turning to Tech Amid Risking Security Concerns by Jared White 12-11-25

IAI Smart Emerson SmartVoice
The Verge: Emerson’s SmartVoice devices follow verbal instructions without Wi-Fi or a hub 1-6-26
Techaeris: Emerson SmartVoice Wall Plug Review 1-17-26
ZDNet: overall Emerson SmartVoice review by Maria Diaz 1-13-26

BoomerTechTalk.com episode page with additional resources

LinkedIn Show Post with speaker photos

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This Feb 5, 2026 Rethinking Aging Club episode focused on brain health and longevity with experts Nikolaos Dimitriadis PhD, Antonio Forenza PhD and Dr. Thomas Santucci. 

Niko emphasized the importance of neuroscience in business and education, highlighting the limitations of traditional market research methods. 

Antonio introduced AWEAR, a wearable device that tracks mental wellness continuously, achieving 84% predictability in consumer behavior. 

Dr. Santucci discussed his clinic's use of advanced technologies like violet lasers and qEEG for neurofeedback, aiming to improve brain health and longevity by reducing inflammation, enhancing mitochondrial function, and increasing autophagy.

Recorded on February 5, 2026, this episode is part of our Longevity Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Dr. Nikolaos Dimitriadis, PhD, Director, EY (Leading the applied neuroscience lab and services, including neuromarketing, neuroleadership, neuroHR and neurosafety);  Neuromarketing professor and lab, University of York Europe Campus
Speaker at Ageless Evolution Longevity Summit 2025

Antonio Forenza, PhD, CEO and Founder, AWEAR, a neurotech startup pioneering ear-worn EEG technology for emotional well-being
AWEAR won the 2025 Best Stage Pitch for Health award at TechCrunch Battlefield 200

Dr. Thomas Santucci, AFNI, Clinical Director, Neurointegrative Care of Los Gatos – 
Neurometabolic Medicine using DNA testing, qEEG Neurofeedback, Mitochondrial lasers and Regenerative Medicine.
Speaker at Ageless Evolution Longevity Summit 2025

RESOURCES:
Niko’s presentation at Ageless 2025
Niko referred to Nielsen’s study showing neurometrics performing far better than traditional market research surveys 77% vs 24% Dr. Carl Marci, Chief Neuroscientist at Nielsen: 11-30-2018 YouTube timestamp: 26:07

Antonio Forenza presenting at TechCrunch Battlefield 2025
TechCrunch 12-5-25 article about Awear

Dr. Tom Santucci’s Podcast on YouTube Advanced Regenerative Medicine
On Apple Podcasts The Medical Insider
Neurofeedback with Erin Meldrum: 9-6-22

BoomerTechTalk.com episode page with additional resources

LinkedIn Show Post with speaker photos

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This episode focused on Senior Safety product innovations. 

Bill Mulholland introduced Agoyu, an AI-driven app that estimates moving costs and vets movers, benefiting consumers with free services and cost savings for movers. Bill has been able to leverage relationships with movers built over 20 plus years with a global relocation service.

Brint Florkowski explained aosu Life's smart home security solutions, emphasizing simplicity, solar power, and AI-enhanced features like package protection and accurate alerts. 

Christophe Bron presented Veintree, a bio-cryptography authentication system using vein patterns for secure access, particularly useful for medical records and emergency situations. 

Recorded on January 29, 2026, this episode is part of our CES Highlights Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Bill Mulholland, Founder, Agoyu - fighting mover fraud

Brint Florkowski, Global Brand Director, aosu Life - home security systems

Christophe Bron, Founder and CEO, Veintree - Biocryptography - AuthEnTHICator preventing identity theft

RESOURCES:
ABC Florida local news Jan 2, 2026 Agoyu Helps Avoid Moving Scams

CES 2026: 10 HealthTech Innovations Driving A $2 Trillion Revolution by Sandy Carter for Forbes Jan 13, 2026 including Veintree

Our 1-20-26 News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club Best of CES 2026 Health Tech articles show that inspired us to reach out to Veintree. 

Reviewed 1-16-26 Best CES Products CES 2026 - Smart Home section includes aosu SolarCam T2 Pro 

Security Info Watch aosu Expands Modular Home Security Ecosystem at CES 2026
The company unveiled the T2 Ultra 4K SolarCam System, T2 Pro Dual-Camera and R2 Max Video Doorbell as the next phase of its aosuCortex platform, which is designed to unify multiple camera types into a single, customizable home security ecosystem.

SeniorSafetyAdvice.com by Esther C. Kane, CAPS, C.D.S. 

BoomerTechTalk.com episode page 

LinkedIn Show Post that includes a carousel of speaker photos 

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This episode featured CTA Foundation related activities. Steve Ewell Executive Director of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation and a Vice President focused on AgeTech and Accessibility for CTA gave us an overview of CTA Foundation activities including the new accessibility stage at CES 2026. CES (Consumer Electronic Show)  is a very large trade show that takes place every year in Las Vegas in early January.

Jack Walters of HapWare introduced Aleye, a haptic wristband for the visually impaired and neurodiverse, which won the CTA Foundation Health Innovation Challenge for $25,000.

Ellen Morello of EverEx USA explained their Medicare reimbursable remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) software, which won audience choice in the CTA Foundation pitch contest and $2,000. EverEx was selected by AgeTech Collaborative from AARP to exhibit in their pavilion.

Jamey Edwards of Cairns Health presented Luna, a voice-activated digital health assistant, which aims to improve patient care and independence. Cairns Health won runner-up in the CTA Foundation pitch contest and $3,000. 

HapWare and Cairns Health won the Eureka Park Accessibility contest for a complimentary booth in Eureka Park at the Venetian and $2,500.

Recorded on January 22, 2026, this episode is part of our CES Highlights Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Jack Walters, Founder and CEO, HapWare - Aleye assistive tech for low vision and neurodiversity

Ellen Morello, PT, DPT, US General Manager, EverEx USA - RTM for Rehab
EverEx is an AgeTech Collaborative from AARP portfolio company

James Edwards (Jamey), President  and Chief Strategy Officer, Cairns Health - Luna - a voice-activated digital health assistant; Entrepreneur in Residence, StartUp Health

We Referred To:
Gabriella Pangelinan, Chief Scientist, HapWare
Bryan Duarte, CTO and Co-Founder, HapWare
CTA Foundation Pitch Contest Presenters:
Alex (Chan) Yoon, CEO, EverEx
Andrew Ritter, CEO, Cairns Health 

Resources:
HapWare featured by Engadget 1-7-26

BoomerTechTalk.com episode page with additional resources

LinkedIn Show Post that includes a carousel of speaker photos

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Maddy Dychtwald joined us to discuss her book "Ageless Aging: A Woman's Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan"

Maddy's book is a standout longevity book:
It was written by women for women. It is not the opinion of one or two women, it is based on interviews with more than 100 recognized experts in their field.

This book is extremely well researched and at the same time very readable. We learn new vocabulary in an easy manner. Published by Mayo Clinic Publishing assures it has been carefully reviewed.

Maddy Dychtwald has a unique advantage because of the network she has built with experts in the research work that Age Wave has done over 40 years. 

The book is designed to inspire and prod women to begin taking steps or up their game in the habits they have already built. There are important check lists for the reader. 

The book covers a breadth of topics all key to improving healthspan, brainspan and joyspan for women. 

Maddy Dychtwald emphasized the importance of lifestyle choices in health, noting that 90% of health outcomes are influenced by lifestyle and environment, not genetics. 

Maddy highlighted the significance of financial preparedness, stressing that women often face financial challenges in retirement. Fun fact, because women live longer, they may spend the money they need for their own end of life care caregiving for a loved one. 

We also discussed fitness, hormones, nutrition, alcohol, brain health and sex after 70. 

Recorded on December 11, 2025, this episode is part of our Longevity as well as our Authors series.

Maddy Dychtwald, Co-Founder, Age Wave; Author, “Ageless Aging A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan and Lifespan”; Keynote Speaker; Fund Leader, Portfolia; Co-Founder, Women Against Alzheimers

Select Press and Podcasts
Mayo Clinic YouTube Interview 10-17-25 with Dr. Christina Chen Geriatrician and Internist at Mayo Clinic 

NextAvenue 7-28-25 Why 70 is the New 50 by Mary Beth Simmons

Debbie Howard recapped an AARP article about Maddy’s “longevity tips” on our News for the Ages 3-4-25

BoomerTechTalk.com episode page

LinkedIn Show Post

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Our Rethinking Aging Club Podcast episode on December 18, 2025 provided project updates from our community. Dr. Tom Adler introduced Bide, a bedside innovation designed to reduce nighttime falls, which cost the UK's NHS £4.4 billion annually. Bide uses light and personalized voice messages to help users when they get up during the night, showing positive outcomes in trials. 

Sydney Marshman OTR/L discussed Care Partner Camp, a full-day event for caregivers providing them with practical caregiving skills while their care recipient is taken care of and provided activities on site, set for April 17, 2026 in Des Moines Iowa. 

Charles de Vilmorin explained Lifeloop's resident engagement platform, now in 5,000 communities, emphasizing the shift from activity-based to outcome-driven care. We dug in on reimbursement here. Congratulations to Charles on his sale of Linked Senior. 

Recorded on December 18, 2025, this episode is part of our Project Updates Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Dr. Tom Adler, Inventor and Co-Founder, Bide

Sydney Marshman OTR/L, BCG, Co-Founder, Care Partner Camp;
Owner and OT for Iowa-based Happy at Home Consulting
Home Modifications Iowa
Host, The Balance Broadcast podcast

Charles de Vilmorin, SVP, Resident Engagement, LifeLoop
Co-Founder, Linked Senior, sold in 2024

Related Press
Bide in Pubmed February 2025
Dr. Adler won a Great British Entrepreneur award in Nov 2024

PE Backed LifeLoop Buys Senior Living Resident Engagement Platform Linked Senior

We mentioned Jack York. Jack was the Founder and CEO of IN2L before selling to LifeLoop. He is also founder and Chief Story Teller at Talegate.

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