Focusing on Fitness & Your Health

(Episode 16)

Sponsored by GetSetUp.

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With the pandemic still with us and new vaccine advisories, how can older adults protect themselves. One way is to pay more attention to fitness and health. Joining co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin are Dr. Prentiss Taylor from Doctor on Demand, GetSetUp co-founder Lawrence Kosick and Dance4Healing founder Amy Li.

Senior Safety Through Innovation

(Episode 15)

Sponsored by Thrive Center Inc.

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How can homes be made more safe for seniors as they age? Senior Safety Through Innovation is the focus of What’s Next…Living Longer, Better, Smarter episode 15. Co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin welcome Ayaplaces co-founders Jon Denholtz and Robert Stang and from iGuard Home Solutions, Ken Deering and Jon Landers join us along with a customer, Carolyn Watts. And finally, a tribute to the late Ed Asner.

Transforming Senior Care at Home: Honor and Home Instead

(Episode 14)

Sponsored by Home Instead.

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This podcast looks at innovations in home care, highlighting one of the biggest deals to happen in that space. Last week Honor acquired Home Instead Inc. to create a combined organization representing $2.1 billion home care services revenue. Seth Sternberg, Honor’s co-founder and CEO, and Jeff Huber, CEO of Home Instead talk about the acquisition and what it means to partners, franchisees and clients. Learn about their vision for the integration and the role technology will play in providing better in home services for seniors.

Aging and the Olympics: A View From Japan

(Episode 13)

Sponsored by GetSetUp.

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In Japan…a world leader in longevity…more attention is being paid to “healthy life expectancy”. And the Olympic games have brought a number of older athletes to Tokyo. Yasuko Akutsu and Stephen Johnston from Aging 2.0 join Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin for a revealing discussion.

Gaming Grandparents:Using Tech to Connect

(Episode 12)

Sponsored by Readeo.

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Gaming Grandmas? Tech can play a key role in helping family generations to connect. And it’s fun! Today, grandparents are engaging their grandchildren across different online platforms, often instigating the interactions as they are helping to support them. In Episode 12 of What’s Next: Living Longer, Better, Smarter, learn what’s driving this and what platforms grandparents are logging in to. Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin are joined by Tami Bhaumik, VP of Marketing and Digital Civility at Roblox; Lori Bitter, President, The Business of Aging and Author of The Grandparent Economy; Jean Gregoire, Founder & CEO, Lovebox; and Aaron Neuenschwander, CEO of Readeo.

Vaccinations and Celebrations: Connecting Again!

(Episode 11)

Sponsored by AARP Innovation Labs.

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Even with the continuing concerns, staying connected is vital. Dr. David Rhew, Global Chief Medical Officer at Microsoft joins Mary Furlong and co-host Fred Fishkin as they discuss the realities of where we are with the COVID pandemic and guidelines we should follow for re-emerging and engaging socially. Amy Giddon, founder at Daily Haloha, an AARP Innovation Labs company, shares her unique platform for connecting people around the world. And Pat Stenson joins us with her mom, Jean to talk about celebrating her 100th birthday during the pandemic.

Older Women and the Challenges to Financial Security

(Episode 10)

Sponsored by AARP.

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Throughout their lives women have long faced more challenges with financial security than men, and the issue becomes even more pronounced in their later years. In this podcast, sponsored by AARP, three leaders from different disciplines examine these challenges, exploring how we can address it as a society, and introducing some potential solutions. They will examine how the pandemic has exacerbated the issue as well as the greater impact on women of color. Presenters include Nancy LeaMond, Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Innovation Officer, AARP; Claudia Goldin, Henry Lee Professor of Economics, Harvard University; and Lawrence Kosick, Co-founder, GetSetUp.

Be sure to check out the resources below to learn more about these guests and the exciting work they are doing. 

Baseball and Memory: A Double Play

(Episode 9)

Sponsored by iN2L.

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In this episode, we focus on memory care and dementia, highlighting how baseball can play a role in improving the lives of those in cognitive decline, their loved ones and caregivers. At the top of the podcast, Fred and Mary talk with Mel Barsky, Director of Business Development at CABHI (Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation). Mel shares highlights from the recent CABHI conference, as well as the latest findings about dementia and memory care. Then they talk with Jack York, IN2L President and Co-founder, and Jon Leonoudakis from the Society for American Baseball Research, who share their stories of how they’ve used baseball to engage with older adults with cognitive issues and the positive impact this has had.

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The American Rescue Plan: What Seniors, Caregivers and Investors Should Know 

(Episode 8)

Sponsored by LifeBio and MyHello.

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In this episode, DC insider Bob Blancato, President of Matz, Blancato and Associates, illuminates the implications of the recently passed American Rescue Plan on older adults, caregivers, and home and community-based organizations. Additionally, Beth Sanders, founder and CEO of LifeBio and James Hamilton, CEO of VitalTech, share their perspectives on what it could mean for small businesses serving older adults. Watch or listen to learn how the plan extends far beyond the $1,400 checks to help improve the lives of older Americans.

Hearing, Health and Happiness

(Episode 7)

According to the Mayo Clinic, about a third of people between 65 and 75 in the United States have some degree of hearing loss. And that percentage reaches 50 percent for those over 75. In this episode Mary and Fred talk with knowledgeable guests who provide information about different aspects of hearing loss and the assistive devices available to them. In part one, they are joined by Dr. Charlotte Yeh, Chief Medical Officer for AARP Services and EverSound’s Vice President of Marketing, Deb Citrin. They discuss the challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss, as well as assistive options that are available today, and they share a few enlightening stories to bring the information to life.

Part two of the podcast features 11-year-old Ally Tumblin and her mom, Melissa Tumblin, the inspiration behind Ally’s Act, H.R. 477 and S. 41, national level bills now before Congress ensuring that private insurance companies provide coverage for osseointegrated hearing devices and Cochlear Implants. Melissa and Ally share their story, describe how the bill came to be, and talk about founding Ear Community, a global nonprofit for individuals with Microtia and Atresia.  

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The Top Tech Trends for 2021: CES and Beyond 

(Episode 6)

Sponsored by AARP Innovation Labs.

In this episode, Fred and Mary talk with their guests about the trend of highlighting technologies that benefit older adults and those with disabilities. Fresh from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) they are joined by the Executive Director at the Consumer Technology Association Foundation, Steve Ewell, Rick Robinson, VP of Startup Engagement at AARP Innovation Labs, and from one of those innovative companies, Dr. Katharine Forth, CEO and founder of Zibrio. 

Ewell highlights the work they are doing at the Foundation, reflects on some of the high points of the show and looks at emerging technologies in this space. Robinson touches upon the work they are doing at the AARP Innovation Labs, which may surprise some, and he introduces one of the companies making great strides in this space, Zibrio, represented by Forth.  

Be sure to check out the resources below to learn more about these guests and the exciting work they are doing. 

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Hopeful for the Holidays

(Episode 5)

What’s Next… Living Longer, Better, Smarter: Hopeful for the Holidays. The best holiday tech gifts for seniors? Director of Technology Strategy Integration at AARP Michael Phillips shares his ideas. And with tech helping to keep us all connected, Pew Research Director of Internet and Technology Research Lee Rainie fills us in on the latest data …changing fast during the pandemic. And finally, 94 year old Madeline Forman finds her voice. Literally. As old recordings from her days as a young aspiring singer are found and then lovingly restored with the help of her son and record producer cousin. This podcast is brought to you by LifeBio, the leader in storytelling and narrative in healthcare, and the creator of MyHello, a loneliness solution using any phone. Learn more at: https://www.lifebio.org/

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Food, Fun, Friends and Family: Social Distancing

and the Holidays

(Episode 4)

Sponsored by Ageless Innovation.

Cooking up comfort during COVID. Renowned chef, author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich and Ageless Innovation founder Ted Fischer share their recipes for food, fun, friends and family and most of all…caring for others…in a very special edition of What’s Next… Living Longer, Better, Smarter.   Lidia and Ted share their stories and their family plans amidst COVID for Thanksgiving and the holidays with co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin.

Learn more about Lidia at: https://lidiasitaly.com, about Meals on Wheels at: https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org  and about Ageless Innovation at: https://joyforall.com 

Listen: Techstination interview with Ellie Hollander, President and CEO of Meals on Wheels America

• Butternut Squash Gnocchi in Sage Butter Sauce Recipe
• Poussins with Beer, Maple Syrup and Balsamic Glaze Recipe
• Roasted Pears and Grapes Recipe
• Roasted Sweet and Yukon Gold Potatoes Recipe

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2020 Election: What Older Voters Are Saying

(Episode 3)

Sponsored by AARP.

With less than three weeks to go until the 2020 elections, older voters are poised to make their voices heard, perhaps as never before. In this edition of What’s Next… Living Longer, Better, Smarter.. co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin are joined by AARP Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond along with the directors of the battleground states of Michigan, Arizona and Iowa…Paula Cunningham, Dana Kennedy and Brad Anderson. What are the issues of most concern? What has shifted since 2016? And what about the impact of COVID-19? Tune in, watch, subscribe and vote!

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The Role of Telemedicine (Episode 2)

Sponsored by VitalTech.

What does a 99 year old woman think of virtual doctor visits? Telemedicine has gone mainstream in a hurry during the Coronavirus pandemic, but there are still many questions. Helping to provide answers in Episode 2 of the What’s Next Living Longer, Better, Smarter podcast with Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin are Doctor on Demand VP of Medical Affairs, Dr. Prentiss Taylor, Grant Chamberlain, Managing Director in the Corporate Finance and Healthcare practice at Ziegler, and VitalTech Executive VP of Sales and Marketing, Ernie Ianace. And then we are joined by two people with first hand experience as patients, Pat Stenson and her 99 year old mother, Jean. Learn more about VitalTech at: https://www.vitaltech.com/ Learn about the American Telemedicine Association at: https://www.americantelemed.org/ Learn more about Doctor on Demand at: https://www.doctorondemand.com/

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A Tribute to Author and Aging Icon, Gail Sheehy (Episode 1)

Episode 1 of What’s Next: Living Longer, Better, Smarter with Mary Furlong and co-host Fred Fishkin  In this edition: Gail Sheehy…a reporter’s life well lived…guests Ciji Ware and Sherri Snelling and Mary remember their remarkable friend. The best selling author and journalist died August 24 from pneumonia complications. Find her books and more at www.gailsheehy.com. For more on Ciji Ware: www.cijiware.com and you can find Sherri Snelling at www.caregivingclub.com. Find us under podcasts at www.MaryFurlong.com and don’t forget to subscribe.

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Mary Furlong

Mary is the President and CEO of Mary Furlong & Associates, and is a leading authority on the longevity marketplace. She is an author, educator, and serial entrepreneur, and she has helped to guide the business and marketing strategies of leading corporations, emerging companies and nonprofits.

Fred Fishkin

Fred is an award-winning journalist who has worked with CBS Radio, Bloomberg and public radio, and has hosted a long-running daily radio and online report on consumer technology. He also works with Princeton University and the faculty chair of autonomous vehicle engineering on a regular podcast focused on using technology to provide mobility for all.