Aging Companion Robotics, Urban Design and Traveling with Disabilities 5-5-26

Caregiving a Parent Who Abused You, Longevity and Immunity 6-30-26

The News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging club episode recorded June 30, 2026 tackled a heavy topic first. Debbie Howard presented an article by Katie Engelhart, which highlighted the challenges faced by caregivers who were abused by the parents they cared for, particularly those with dementia. The article revealed that at least 20% of U.S. caregivers have been physically, mentally, or sexually abused by their parents. Debbie emphasized the complexities of dementia, including the difficulty of distinguishing between past abuse and new behaviors. Our discussion also touched on the financial and emotional burdens of caregiving, the importance of planning, and the potential benefits of mental health services and trusts for caregivers.  Ellen Khalifa presented an article on longevity and immunity, focusing on the Buck Institute's research on extending health spans and the importance of a healthy immune system and nutrition. The article features their CEO Eric Verdin. Commentary from Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Elizabeth Magallon Fleury. Presented by Debbie Howard [https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiehoward/], Caregiver Advocate, Aging Matters International NY Times Magazine 6-17-26 The Pain of Caring for a Parent Who Abused You by Katie Engelhart [https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieengelhart/] https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/magazine/elder-care-parent-abuse.html [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/magazine/elder-care-parent-abuse.html] Katie Engelhart interviewed two dozen caregivers who described being harmed by the parents they were caring for. The United States is reliant on unpaid family caregivers, and millions of adult children are caring for parents who didn’t really care for them. Related NY Times 6-27-26 My Awful Mother Is Getting Alzheimer’s. What Do I Owe Her? [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/27/magazine/awful-mother-alzheimers-ethics.html] reply by “the ethicist” philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah Resources: Debbie Howard’s recent LinkedIn article [https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/when-caring-means-reopening-old-wounds-debbie-howard-qrkuc] on this topic Families need to plan for caregiving before their caregiving recipient has dementia. Because Debbie's article had a lot to do with caring for people with dementia we also talked about documents that need to be prepared: A good estate/elder-law plan for dementia often includes four layers: - Durable Financial Power of Attorney* Gives someone authority to pay bills, access accounts, hire caregivers, pay for home modifications, pay care managers, and arrange long-term care. - Advance Health Care Directive / Health Care Power of Attorney Names the person who can make medical decisions when you cannot. The National Institute on Aging describes this as naming a health care proxy to make decisions if you cannot communicate. - Living Will / Dementia-specific care instructions This expresses what kind of care you want or do not want, especially around quality of life, feeding, hospitalization, comfort care, and end-of-life wishes. Alzheimer’s Association describes advance directives as documents that record treatment and care preferences, including end-of-life wishes. - Revocable Living Trust, if appropriate This can let a successor trustee manage assets for your benefit if you become incapacitated. It is especially useful when there are homes, investments, or complex assets. Alzheimer's Association planning advice [https://www.alz.org/help-support/i-have-alz/plan-for-your-future/legal_planning] Barak Gaster's dementia directive from 2018 [https://newsroom.uw.edu/blog/advance-medical-directives-and-dementia/] Powers of Attorney AARP 2021 [https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/financial-legal/types-of-power-of-attorney] *Durable Financial Power of Attorney This lets you name a trusted person - often an adult child - to manage your money and pay for your care if you become mentally incapacitated. “Durable” means it continues to work after incapacity, including severe cognitive decline or dementia. AARP specifically notes that durable POA can help families avoid court intervention when someone has severe cognitive decline such as late-stage dementia. The document should be drafted to say clearly that your agent may use your funds for your care, comfort, housing, safety, transportation, in-home help, care management, assisted living, memory care, and other support. It can also say whether family members may be paid for caregiving - but that part should be done carefully. Kaishauna Guidry, MD, hospice expert and author in our audience commented:  ‘There’s often issues obtaining 2 capacity letters to invoke the POA. I deal with this all of the time. A family recently had a bad day in court because an NP filled out the paperwork. Lay people need to understand that these legalities require a physician. The healthcare system The healthcare system has trained the public to use the term "provider," which is confusing to patients and families There are also dueling siblings that can complicate these matters. One disgruntled sibling questions capacity just because of ongoing family dynamics. As you age, please learn about these things to protect the estate for care.’ Presented by Ellen Khalifa [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenkhalifa/], Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan SF Chronicle 2-22-26 Longevity and Immunity by Erin Allday [https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-allday-4a750b110/] featuring Eric Verdin, CEO of the Buck Institute for the Research on Aging https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/aging-longevity/article/age-old-immune-system-21367407.php [https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/aging-longevity/article/age-old-immune-system-21367407.php] Apple access [ https://apple.news/ACP3scNGfSWymdxoATz3IwQ] Referred to with Ellen’s article Eric Verdin quote that we liked: “we're moving from observation science to intervention science” Buck Institute Launches Healthspan Horizons [https://healthspanhorizons.org/bridging-wellness-and-clinical-science/]to Turn Long-Term Health Data into Actionable Healthspan Insights. 3-5-26 announcement [https://www.buckinstitute.org/news/buck-institute-launches-healthspan-horizons-to-turn-long-term-health-data-into-actionable-healthspan-insights/] Debbie mentioned Maddy Dychtwald’s Ageless Aging book and our Rethinking Aging Club Podcast with her [https://boomertechtalk.com/podcast/maddy-dychtwald-ageless-aging/ ] in December 2025 Linda referred to TRX [https://www.trxtraining.com/pages/suspension-training-collection-page] suspension training straps.  Discussion hosted with commentary by: Managing Editor Boomer Tech Talk, Rethinking Aging Club podcasts founder, executive producer and co-host Linda Sherman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindasherman/]; with co-host Ray Gordon [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayjgordon/], architect, urban planner and futurist, Tech Reporter on Boomer Tech Talk; and Debbie Howard, co-founder, Tokyo-based AgeTech platform Living Best BoomerTechTalk.com episode page [https://boomertechtalk.com/podcast/news-for-the-ages-6-30-26]  6-30-26 LinkedIn Show Post [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lindasherman_aginginplace-caregiversupport-mentalhealth-share-7476822201061597184-5VH2/ ] We record News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club podcasts live on Tuesdays. How to join live [https://boomertechtalk.com/join-live-recordings/]. Please follow our two podcasts. This News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club show you are on now and our Rethinking Aging Club Podcast [https://boomertechtalk.com/category/rethinking-aging-club/]. Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman

Fighting Dementia Stereotypes, GLP1 Biological Aging Study, Aging in Place, 6-23-26

This News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club episode was recorded in June, which is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. We were glad to be able to include this important article from the Guardian about people living with dementia in early stages rallying to get better media representations and treatment. They have formed or become active in organizations like the Young Dementia Network, Dementia Alliance International, Deep (the Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project). All of them are “experts by experience," and many are actively involved in research projects such as Living Well With Dementia. Benjamin Surmi, who has extensive experience in the memory care world reported for our discussion. Ellen Khalifa, a peer educator for GLP-1s, presented two studies showing that semaglutide slowed biological aging in HIV patients by 9%. The original study was done in the UK and published in The Lancet, then UC San Diego ran the data through epigenetic clocks. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury's report focused on one of the challenges of aging in place, the fact that older homeowners often stay put due to financial and housing availability constraints. Ray Gordon, who is an architect and urban planner, commented on the need for innovative housing solutions, including modular and panelized construction, to address the housing shortage. They also discussed the potential of 3D printing for affordable housing. Presented by Benjamin Surmi [https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminsurmi/ ], Social Gerontologist and Senior Living Expert, VP Arvo.care, Advisor to Koelsch Communities The Guardian 6-9-26 People Living with Dementia Are Fighting Against Damaging Stereotypes and Demanding Proper Medical Support  by Anne Karpf [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-karpf-51500852/] https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/09/dementia-rebels-diagnosed-determined-change-peoples-minds [https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/09/dementia-rebels-diagnosed-determined-change-peoples-minds] Linda Sherman referred to the 2014 film Still Alice [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Still_Alice] where Julianne Moore plays Alice Howland, a linguistics professor diagnosed with Alzheimer's. From the book of the same name 2007. Presented by Ellen Khalifa [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenkhalifa/ ], Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan UC San Diego News 6-11-26 GLP-1 Slowing Biological Aging? by Susanne Clara Bard [https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-clara-bard-03a93114/] https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/new-study-shows-popular-glp-1-weight-loss-drug-may-slow-biological-aging [https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/new-study-shows-popular-glp-1-weight-loss-drug-may-slow-biological-aging] Studies referenced in this article: Nature [https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-72861-3] The Lancet [https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(24)00150-5/abstract] While the study focused on people with HIV‑associated lipohypertrophy, Corley says it may also offer lessons for the wider population. Michael Corley, Ph.D., associate professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine and the Stein Institute for Research on Aging [https://healthyaging.ucsd.edu/index.html]. Compared to the placebo group: “- Participants treated with semaglutide exhibited a broad pattern of slower biological aging across epigenetic clocks linked to inflammation and blood, brain, heart, kidney, liver and metabolic health. - The drug slowed the pace of biological aging by 9 %, as measured by the DunedinPACE epigenetic clock. - The drug significantly slowed biological processes associated with the risk of all‑cause mortality and age-related disease, as measured by the PCGrimAge epigenetic clock.” Ellen mentioned her GLP-1 report in our 5-26-26 News for the Ages episode [https://boomertechtalk.com/podcast/news-for-the-ages-5-26-26/ ]. Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-magallon-fleury-lifes-encore/], Life's Encore Planning Housing Wire 6-8-26  Many Older Americans Stuck in Homes That No Longer Fit by Jonathan Delozier [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-delozier-586b8a101/] https://www.housingwire.com/articles/many-older-americans-stuck-in-homes-that-no-longer-fit/ [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/many-older-americans-stuck-in-homes-that-no-longer-fit/] This article refers to NAR (National Association of Realtors) report on multigenerational home buying [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/multigenerational-homebuying-affordability/] reported by Housing Wire 4-22-26 Gen X led as buyers try to combine affordability and caregiving support We mentioned our Rethinking Aging Club Podcast episode recorded May 28, 2026 on Social Isolation and Mental Health [https://boomertechtalk.com/podcast/social-connection-mental-health/] Discussion hosted with commentary by: Founder and executive producer Linda Sherman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindasherman/], with co-host Ray Gordon [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayjgordon/]. BoomerTechTalk.com episode page [https://boomertechtalk.com/podcast/news-for-the-ages-6-23-26]  6-23-26 LinkedIn Show Post [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lindasherman_longevity-livingchoices-glp1-share-7474560279696310272-NgT7/] We record News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club podcasts live on Tuesdays. How to join live [https://boomertechtalk.com/join-live-recordings/]. Please follow our two podcasts. This News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club show you are on now and our Rethinking Aging Club Podcast [https://boomertechtalk.com/category/rethinking-aging-club/]. Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman

Living Choices, Corporate Ageism, Sleep Health 6-16-26

Our June 16, 2026 episode covered innovative housing options as we age; how ageism in the workplace is sabotaging corporate America and sleep health focused on preparing to sleep. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury took us through Architectural Digest's article on senior citizens living in cruise ship condos, co-housing communities, and Florida's retirement wonderland. Linda Sherman pointed out the New York Foundation for Senior Citizens free Home Sharing Program. We were glad to discover the Furnished Finder site. Ellen Khalifa commented on the Modern Elder Academy's Golden Girls housing models, designed for women on moderate incomes.  We discussed Elizabeth White's article on the need for systemic knowledge and long-term workforce planning and how counterproductive it is to lose older workers because of ageism.  Finally we shared personal habits for better sleep hygiene, including reading print books in bed. Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-magallon-fleury-lifes-encore/], CAPS, Life's Encore Planning Architecture Digest 6-3-26 Not Your Grandma’s House: Meet the Senior Citizens Living in Cruise Ship Condos, Cohousing Communities, and Florida’s Retirement Wonderland by Frances Dodds [https://www.linkedin.com/in/frances-dodds-63ba8551/] https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/senior-citizens-how-we-live [https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/senior-citizens-how-we-live] We referred to: Motion Picture & Television Fund Retirement Home (MPTF) [https://mptf.com/] “MPTF makes an effort to keep its residents stimulated with opportunities for creative projects. For example, there’s a once-a-month meeting for MPTF Studios, where residents can discuss ideas they have for film projects or short films, to be produced by the resident film crew and aired on the closed-circuit MPTF TV channel. Then there’s the Grey Quill Society, a memoir-writing group that gathers weekly and publishes collections of their pieces, some of which have been read aloud by the likes of Jon Hamm and Matthew McConaughey at fundraising events.” Grey Quill Society - we did this article 2-25-25 for News for the Ages [https://boomertechtalk.com/podcast/news-for-the-ages-2-25-25/] Presented by Ellen Khalifa LA Times 2-10-25 Writing Group – Memoirs – at Motion Picture & Television Fund Retirement Home [https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-02-10/grey-quill-society-motion-picture-television-fund-retirement-home-seniors-creativity] by Deborah Netburn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-netburn-743b8741/] Furnished Finder [https://www.furnishedfinder.com/] was referred to in the article. Linda spotted a linked Architectural Digest (AD) article that includes a reference to the New York Foundation for Senior Citizens Home Sharing program [https://www.nyfsc.org/home-sharing/]. AD 9-12-25 young people making it work in NYC [https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/sleeping-in-the-kitchen-age-gap-roommates-and-slanted-floors-how-6-new-yorkers-are-making-it-work ] Ray mentioned The World Residences at Sea [https://aboardtheworld.com/] Architectural Digest gives you a wealth of photos with their articles. Presented by Ellen Khalifa [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenkhalifa/ ], Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan MSN May 2026 Corporate Ageism by Elizabeth White [https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-white/] https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/ageism-is-just-corporate-self-sabotage-america-s-brain-drain-is-costing-shareholders-billions/ar-AA22Bg7v [https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/ageism-is-just-corporate-self-sabotage-america-s-brain-drain-is-costing-shareholders-billions/ar-AA22Bg7v] Elizabeth White is an advocate and writer focused on the economic realities facing older adults. She is the author of “55, Underemployed and Faking Normal” (Simon & Schuster) and founder of NUUage, a coliving housing initiative for older adults aging alone on moderate incomes. Elizabeth White will be one of our 3 featured speakers on August 20, 2026 Living Choices Rethinking Aging Club episode recording.  Noted phrase “Biologize the argument” (“We tend to lump all older people together and biologize the argument”) Presented by Debbie Howard [https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiehoward/], Aging Matters International NY Times 6-11-26 Phone Detox Sleep Health by Jancee Dunn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jancee-dunn-a439a0161/] https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/06/11/well/summer-challenge-phone-digital-detox-sleep.html [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/06/11/well/summer-challenge-phone-digital-detox-sleep.html ] Discussion hosted with commentary by: Founder and executive producer Linda Sherman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindasherman/], with co-hosts Ray Gordon [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayjgordon/] and Debbie Howard BoomerTechTalk.com episode page [https://boomertechtalk.com/podcast/news-for-the-ages-6-16-26 ]  6-16-26 LinkedIn Show Post [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lindasherman_longevity-livingchoices-ageism-share-7471324546994962432-9Uly/] We record News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club podcasts live on Tuesdays. How to join live [https://boomertechtalk.com/join-live-recordings/]. Please follow our two podcasts. This News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club show you are on now and our Rethinking Aging Club Podcast [https://boomertechtalk.com/category/rethinking-aging-club/]. Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman

Strong Glutes for Longevity, Seniors Seeking Roommates, Humanoid Robots for Dementia Care, Key Youth Associated Proteins 6-2-26

Hosted by Linda Sherman and Ray Gordon this was News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club recorded on June 2, 2026. Debbie Howard reported on the importance of glute strength to longevity and ran through exercises like glute bridges and squats to strengthen different sets of glute muscles. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury reported on seniors seeking roommates due to rising housing costs, noting a 300% increase in older adults using the Spare Room service. Benjamin Surmi discussed a year-long study on humanoid robots in dementia care at UC Davis. Ellen Khalifa shared insights from a Swiss study on centenarians, revealing key biological differences that contribute to their longevity. Presented by Debbie Howard [https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiehoward/], Aging Matters International NY Times 4-7-26 Strong Glutes as Longevity Hero by Hilary Achauer [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilary-achauer/] https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/25/well/move/strong-glutes-health-longevity.html [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/25/well/move/strong-glutes-health-longevity.html] Vocabulary: Dead butt syndrome We brought up the fact that visual references are helpful for exercise. Follow Jim Brown on IG or TikTok @ABalancedYou. He was on our Rethinking Aging Club Fitness - Rehab show [https://boomertechtalk.com/podcast/fitness-rehab/] May 30, 2024.    And Longevity, Falls Prevention [https://boomertechtalk.com/podcast/longevity-falls-prevention-bone-health/] on September 25, 2025 Also Morla Moves [https://www.morlamoves.com/en/ is a useful feedback] is a useful visual tool that includes feedback on how you are doing. You can navigate to glute specific exercises on their app. Co-Founder and CEO Ozelm Mertoglu talked about their product on our April 23, 2026 Rethinking Aging Club Podcast [https://boomertechtalk.com/podcast/rehabilitation-tech/]  We mentioned TRX which is great for glute exercises and more pleasant than many alternatives. Linda Sherman on TRX straps [https://www.instagram.com/p/C7iOMPVJw4a] for a visual. Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-magallon-fleury-lifes-encore/], Life's Encore Planning NPR 4-4-26 Seniors Seeking Roommates Because of Housing Costs by Jennifer Ludden [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-ludden-62b15a127/] https://www.npr.org/2026/04/04/nx-s1-5760948/high-housing-costs-seniors-seeking-roommates [https://www.npr.org/2026/04/04/nx-s1-5760948/high-housing-costs-seniors-seeking-roommates] Spare Room Data based on usage [https://www.spareroom.com/content/info-statistics/us-roommates-getting-older]: Note charts go right to left Homeshare Online [https://homeshareonline.org/] (formerly Silvernest) was on our Living Choices Rethinking Aging Club Podcast [https://boomertechtalk.com/podcast/living-choices-2022-part-2/] 9-1-22. Cooperative Housing Covered in News for the Ages 8-26-25 [https://boomertechtalk.com/podcast/news-for-the-ages-8-26-25/] Ellen Khalifa reported Regenerative co-housing for News for the Ages [https://boomertechtalk.com/podcast/news-for-the-ages-4-7-26/] Elizabeth mentioned loneliness being a factor in deciding to room with someone for aging adults. Please note our Rethinking Aging Club Podcast on Social Connections and Mental Health [https://boomertechtalk.com/podcast/social-connection-mental-health/] May 28, 2026.  Presented by Benjamin Surmi [https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminsurmi/], Senior Living Expert and Social Gerontologist UC Davis News Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing May 28, 2026 by Rebecca Badeaux [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccabadeaux/] UC Davis launches first long-term U.S. study led by nurses on humanoid robots in dementia care https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/uc-davis-launches-first-long-term-us-study-led-by-nurses-on-humanoid-robots-in-dementia-care/2026/05 [https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/uc-davis-launches-first-long-term-us-study-led-by-nurses-on-humanoid-robots-in-dementia-care/2026/05] Ray Gordon brought up telepresence robots. We saw the Beam (telepresence) robot by Suitable Technologies at CES 2018. Sold in 2019 to Blue Ocean Robotics in Denmark. Telepresence robots became a minor player because during COVID, ordinary video conferencing through platforms like ZOOM was used. Telepresence robots remained useful in specialized situations (hospitals, schools, factories, and conferences) but never became mainstream office equipment. Presented by Ellen Khalifa [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenkhalifa/ ], Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan Why Some People Reach 100 4-9-26 by University of Geneva https://scitechdaily.com/why-some-people-reach-100-new-study-reveals-key-biological-differences/  [https://scitechdaily.com/why-some-people-reach-100-new-study-reveals-key-biological-differences/ ] Reference: “Plasma Proteome Profiling of Centenarians Across Switzerland Reveals Key Youth-Associated Proteins” by Flavien Delhaes, Justine Falciola, Adar Hoffman, Stéphanie Carnesecchi, Stefano Cavalli, Armin von Gunten, Daniela S. Jopp, François R. Herrmann and Karl-Heinz Krause, 8 February 2026, Aging Cell. Study [DOI: 10.1111/acel.70409] Discussion hosted with commentary by: Linda Sherman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindasherman/], Ray Gordon [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayjgordon/] and Debbie Howard BoomerTechTalk.com episode page [https://boomertechtalk.com/podcast/news-for-the-ages-6-2-26 ]  6-2-26 LinkedIn Show Post [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lindasherman_longevity-news-rethinkingaging-activity-7466835296840679424-NPIK/] News for the Ages podcasts are recorded with a live audience on Clubhouse on Tuesdays. How to join live [https://boomertechtalk.com/join-live-recordings/] where you can comment and ask questions through the chat. Please follow Rethinking Aging Club Podcast [https://boomertechtalk.com/category/rethinking-aging-club/] and News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club. Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman

Body Builder Care Workers Japan, AgeTech for Aging in Place, Bone Health and GLP1s 5-26-26

We admired a creative solution to Japan's nursing home crisis with the recruitment of bodybuilders, MMA fighters, and sumo wrestlers as caregivers. Ginger Griggs joined us from Japan with a New York Times article detailing how these athletes, despite being a small portion of the workforce, can positively impact care centers. We expressed hope that publicity of this idea might bring athletic men into caregiving, especially as AI impacts various job categories. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury brought us an article on the benefits of AgeTech in enabling older adults to age in place, mentioning Laurie Orlov’s reports, the National Council on Aging and the benefits of Intuition Robotics’ ElliQ and Innovation Aging’s Joy For All robotic pet companions.  For our last News for the Ages show in May honoring Osteoporosis Awareness Month, Ellen Khalifa who is a peer educator for the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation as well as  a trained GLP-1 nutrition coach for Thrive Global reported on a study that looked at long term effects of GLP-1s on bone density, reminding us of the importance of maintaining muscle mass for GLP-1 users. Linda Sherman and Ray Gordon provided commentary. Presented by Ginger Griggs [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginger-griggs-49706415/], VP Excellence at Work (EAW) - reporting from Japan NY Times 4-25-26 Body Builder Care Workers in Japan by Javier C. Hernández [https://www.linkedin.com/in/javier-c-hern%C3%A1ndez-74a00092/] Tokyo Bureau Chief and Hisako Ueno. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/25/world/asia/japan-care-workers-bodybuilders-sumo-mma.html [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/25/world/asia/japan-care-workers-bodybuilders-sumo-mma.html] Note the word “facility” gets mentioned often in the article. While we try to avoid it on our show, please keep in mind that this sensitivity is quite uniquely American. We’ve found that in the UK and now in Japan, they are surprised that there is any negativity associated with it. Visionary, one of several Japanese companies that targets athletes with the hope of channeling their strength and stamina into caregiving roles. Yusuke Niwa, 41, Visionary’s chief executive, now employs more than 30 bodybuilders who work shifts at 25 facilities. Related Visionary website [https://visionary.day/] Tokyo Weekender 10-23-25 [https://www.tokyoweekender.com/japan-life/japans-macho-caregivers/] more about Visionary company Mainichi 3-26-26 article [https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260326/p2a/00m/0bu/018000c#] more about Visionary company Nagoya-based Visionary Inc., a company providing disability welfare services, boasts a rare feature for a Japanese company: a bodybuilding corporate team. Out of 340 caregiving staff, about 20 are macho caregivers. From these, seven members are selected for their work attitude and "personality that garners support from those around them" to form the company's "7SeaS" fitness team. Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-magallon-fleury-lifes-encore/], Life's Encore Planning NY Times 4-22-26 How AgeTech Might Help You Grow Old at Home by Susan Shain [https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanshain/] https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/business/seniors-home-care-tech.html [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/business/seniors-home-care-tech.html] Posted May 22 by Dhaval Patel CEO at Lotus with graphic stating 4% - that’s the share of US homes accessible to someone with moderate mobility needs. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dhaval-c-patel_lotusring-design-accessibility-share-7463691030786252801-KARv/ [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dhaval-c-patel_lotusring-design-accessibility-share-7463691030786252801-KARv/] We talked about Laurie Orlov’s Aging and Technology Watch [https://www.ageinplacetech.com/blogs/laurie-orlov ].  Presented by Ellen Khalifa [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenkhalifa/], Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan MedicalNewsToday 3-6-26 New Studies GLP-1s and Bone Density by Corrie Pelc [https://www.linkedin.com/in/corrie-pelc-876b549/] Fact Checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillseladischulman/] Ph.D https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/glp-1s-osteoporosis-bone-health#Why-might-GLP-1-use-cause-higher-osteoporosis-ris [https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/glp-1s-osteoporosis-bone-health#Why-might-GLP-1-use-cause-higher-osteoporosis-ris] Vocabulary: osteomalacia (sounds like Malaysia). A study reports that GLP-1 use may be associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis, gout, and osteomalacia, which is bone softening, in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity. Discussion hosted by: Linda Sherman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindasherman/] and Ray Gordon [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayjgordon/]  BoomerTechTalk.com episode page [https://boomertechtalk.com/podcast/news-for-the-ages-5-26-26]  5-26-26 LinkedIn Show Post [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lindasherman_longevity-bonehealth-glp1-share-7463737165672394752-0hBQ/ ] News for the Ages podcasts are recorded with a live audience on Clubhouse on Tuesdays. How to join live [https://boomertechtalk.com/join-live-recordings/] where you can comment and ask questions through the chat. Please follow Rethinking Aging Club Podcast [https://boomertechtalk.com/category/rethinking-aging-club/] and News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Also available on Amazon Music and Audible. 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