News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club

Robotic Pets Help Dementia and Depression, Memory Care Challenges for Couples, NIC Conference Value Based Care 3-11-25

Co-Hosts: Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard Presenters: Ellen Khalifa, Benjamin Surmi and Elizabeth Magallon Fleury Season 3 Episode 9

Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International
Forbes 2-26-25 Robotic Pets Can Dramatically Improve The Lives Of Older Adults With Dementia And Depression by Tom Chiodo
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomchiodo/2025/02/26/robotic-pets-can-dramatically-improve-the-lives-of-older-adults-with-dementia-and-depression/

Ray Gordon mentioned seeing Sony’s aibo dog 20 years ago in an Economist Group meeting in Japan.

“Beginning in 2021, Capital Caring Health, a non-profit hospice and palliative care provider, partnered with Ageless Innovation, a company that designs games and products for older adults, to bring animatronic pets to seniors free of charge, thanks to donations from community members. “

Ted Fischer shared about Ageless Innovation on our 2-6-25 Rethinking Aging Club Podcast.

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury CAPS, Elizabeth's Life's Encore Planning
WSJ 3-8-25 Couple in 90’s Copes with Care by Ansberry Clare
https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/one-couple-in-their-90s-confronts-a-stark-reality-aging-at-different-speeds-5344b69b

Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities
McKnight's Senior Living 3-10-25 Value-Based Care Panel at the 2025 NIC Spring Conference by Kimberly Bonvissuto
https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/news/for-senior-living-operators-not-participating-in-value-based-care-experts-ask-what-are-you-waiting-for/

NIC stands for National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care
Linda mentioned Bob Kramer, Co-Founder, NIC on LinkedIn who is a friend of our community

Comments throughout from co-host Ray Gordon, Architect, Urban Planner, Futurist

Debbie Howard’s summary of this show.

Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed.

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

BoomerTechTalk.com episode page

3-11-25 LinkedIn Show Post

Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman

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