New Alzheimer's Association Study on Brain Health Diet and Exercise, Getting Enough Protein, How to Advocate for an Older Loved One in the Hospital 8-5-25

Benjamin Surmi highlighted a significant study reported by NPR July 28, 2025, showing that structured lifestyle changes, including exercise and diet, can improve brain health and reduce dementia risk. The Alzheimer's Association's $40 million commitment to implementing these findings was noted. Ellen Khalifa discussed the importance of protein intake during menopause, emphasizing its role in muscle and bone health. Elizabeth Magayon Fleury shared tips for advocating for older loved ones in hospitals, stressing the need for planning and communication. The discussion also touched on the challenges and benefits of structured lifestyle interventions in senior living communities.

Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities
NPR 7-28-25  New Alzheimer's Association Study on Brain Health Diet and Exercise
https://www.npr.org/2025/07/28/nx-s1-5477556/aging-brain-health-lifestyle-diet-exercise-social-alzheimers
The Study 7-28 Jama Network:
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2837046
We referenced Marama Experience

Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan
Women's Health 7-24-25 Five Red Flags Not Enough Protein by Korin Miller
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a65500333/signs-not-enough-protein-and-deficiency
Women’s Health 7–7-25 You Need to Eat More Protein During Menopause
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a65280597/do-you-need-to-eat-more-protein-during-menopause/

Good Culture The 2% low fat cottage cheese that once you eat you won’t want another cottage cheese. Cottage cheese is a good source of both protein and calcium

Elizabeth used Cronometer calorie counter app to find out how much protein she was getting.

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Life's Encore Planning
US News 7-23-25 How to Advocate for an Older Loved One in the ER or Hospital by Christine Comizio, MPH
https://health.usnews.com/senior-care/articles/how-to-advocate-for-an-older-loved-one-in-the-er-or-hospital

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

8-5-25 LinkedIn Show Post

Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 3:46 Alzheimer's Association Study Exercise, Diet and Brain Health Senior Living Possibilities
• 25:30 Getting Enough Protein
• 37:19 How to Advocate for an Older Loved One in the ER or Hospital
• 58:40 Debbie Howard Summary