We discussed with Monica Virk, MD the need for tailored training and orientation programs for home health professionals, emphasizing the importance of adapting to unique microcultures and using technology to create personalized training.

Robert Signore highlighted the potential of virtual reality to combat social isolation and improve older adults' lives, highlighting the importance of meaningful connections and intergenerational connections.

Robert McKenna introduced his AI-powered estate management app, Manage My Things, which helps users organize and manage their estates through capturing family stories and organizing physical assets.

Recorded on May 16, 2024, this episode is part of the Project Updates Series with a special nod to our Social Isolation and Mental Health Series as well as our Ending Well Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Monika Virk, MD, Founder and CEO, HOP Into Homecare

Robert Signore, Co-founder and President, Thrive Pavilion
Currently Meta Quest Headset is required. Thrive Pavilion is located in Horizon Worlds.

Thrive Pavilion Press
WRAL (local news) aging well section 2-28-23 Isolated Seniors Discover Activities And Friends Through “Metaverse”
McKnight Senior Living 9-8-23 Founder of Virtua Meeting Space for Seniors That Fights Loneliness Hopes to Grow Tenfold by Adam Dormand
Robert Signore Appearance on Nancy Griffin 10-9-23 Glowing Older Podcast
XR Award Nomination Finalist in the Rising Star Category 5-9-24

Richard McKenna, Founder and CEO, Manage My Things
CEO, Atlantic Strategies

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Music: Solemnity written and performed by Richard Sherman

This episode focused on sleep health, with Richard Hanbury from Sana Health and Jean-Francois Destexhe from myWaves discussing their innovative products. Richard highlighted Sana Health's pulsed light and sound therapy for pain and sleep, emphasizing its potential to improve chronic pain and mental health. He mentioned ongoing FDA trials for neuropathic pain and PTSD. Jean-Francois introduced myWaves, a personalized sleep solution using delta waves recorded from the forehead, which showed a 92% preference for personalized soundtracks in clinical trials. Both products aim to enhance sleep quality and address its impact on overall health.

Debbie Howard and Linda Sherman both tested the Sana Health product on beds in the AgeTech Collaborative Booth. Linda also enjoyed meeting Jean-Francois Destexhe in person at their booth.

Recorded on February 29, 2024, this episode is part of the Sleep Health Series as well as the CES Highlights Series and the Wellness Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Richard Hanbury, Founder and CEO, Sana Health, Exhibitor CES 2024 AgeTech Collaborative from AARP

Jean-Francois Destexhe, Co-Founder and CEO, myWaves, Exhibitor CES 2024 Eureka Park

Debbie Howard's summary of this show.

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Co-Hosts: Linda Sherman, Debbie Howard and Michael Phillips

We continue to record new Rethinking Aging Club podcasts live on Thursdays. How to join live.

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We are catching up with publishing Rethinking Aging Club podcasts, and hope to be current by year end 2024/early 2025.

Music: Solemnity written and performed by Richard Sherman

This Project Updates 6-27-24 episode centered around the importance of collaboration in advancing aging innovation, with a focus on accessible and user-friendly technology, inclusive language, and catering to the needs and preferences of the aging population. Speakers also discussed the potential of reminiscence therapy and personalized games to improve the quality of life for individuals with dementia, highlighting the importance of engaging dementia patients and caregivers through interactive and enjoyable activities. Overall, the conversation emphasized the need for a multidisciplinary approach to addressing aging-related issues and the potential of innovative solutions to improve the lives of older adults.

Recorded on June 27, 2024, this episode is part of the Project Updates Series and is also of note for our Dementia series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Dana Keilman, CEO and Co-Founder, Morning Light Strategy

Bruce Elliott, Co-founder and CEO, Memory Lane Games
Memory Lane Games Clinical Trial 2023

Debbie Howard comments that Reading2Connect also puts the caregiver together with their care recipient for a shared activity. Reading2Connect co-creator Ostrowski appeared on our podcast 7-7-22

Yasuyuki Tashibu, Executive Officer, Global Business Div., Mirai Speaker Sound Fun

Video of Mirai Speaker Sound Fun demonstration at Mary Furlong’s 2024 Longevity Venture Summit taken by Ray Gordon

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Co-Hosts: Linda Sherman and Debbie Howard

We continue to record new Rethinking Aging Club podcasts live on Thursdays. How to join live.

Please follow our 2 podcasts. This and News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club. Our News for the Ages podcasts are published weekly on Wednesday, the day after they are recorded.

We are catching up with publishing Rethinking Aging Club podcasts, and hope to be current by year end 2024/early 2025.

Music: Solemnity written and performed by Richard Sherman