In our July 28, 2026 News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club podcast episode Elizabeth Magallon Fleury shared insights from a New York Times article on the emotional and financial toll of family caregiving, highlighting the need for better planning and communication. “Millions of Americans are stepping into one of the hardest roles they'll ever take on, caring for their aging parents. Times Opinion interviewed dozens of family caregivers across the country to paint a portrait of the American elder care crisis.”

Ellen Khalifa presented a Medical News Today article on the benefits of strength training for women, noting that adding two hours of strength training weekly can reduce heart attack risk by 44%. This article doesn't specifically mention aging, but we do know that the risk of cardiovascular disease rises sharply for postmenopausal women.

Benjamin Surmi discussed the issue of violence among dementia residents in care facilities, emphasizing the need for systemic changes and better-designed living environments. Our discussions also touched on the importance of regular exercise and the challenges of managing caregiving responsibilities.

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Life's Encore Planning
NY Times 7-8-26 Opinion and Video Family Caregiving - This is one of the hardest jobs in America. Millions are doing it alone, behind closed doors.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/08/opinion/family-caregiver-aging-parents.html
We recommended Can't We Talk about Something More Pleasant?: A 2014 Memoir by Roz Chast

Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Social Gerontologist and Senior Living Expert, VP Arvo.care, Advisor to Koelsch Communities
NPR 7-19-26 Dementia Care Resident Clashes by Jordan Rau
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/19/nx-s1-5894692/dementia-violence-warning-supervision-nursing-homes-assisted-living-facility

Linda Sherman earlier published Eilon Caspi Phd’s 2018 On Aging (formerly known as Aging in America) session on How to Reduce Senior Bullying along with his very relevant poster “Death of Elders Due to Resident-to-Resident Incidents in Dementia in Long-Term Care Homes”

Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan
Medical News Today 6-25-26 Adding 2 Hours Strength Training/Week May Lower Women's Heart Attack Risk by 44% by Corrie Pelc
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/2-hours-strength-training-a-week-may-lower-womens-heart-attack-risk

Discussion hosted with commentary by: Managing Editor Boomer Tech Talk, Rethinking Aging Club podcasts founder, executive producer and co-host Linda Sherman with co-hosts Ray Gordon, architect, urban planner and futurist, Tech Reporter on Boomer Tech Talk; and Debbie Howard, caregiving advocate.

BoomerTechTalk.com episode page

7-28-26 LinkedIn Show Post

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Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman

In our July 21, 2026 News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club podcast episode, Benjamin Surmi talked about the challenges faced by assisted living residents when facilities drop Medicaid when an acquisition happens. The gap between Medicaid coverage and costs borne by the facility is a factor, forcing skilled nursing facilities (Nursing Homes) to be the choice when a move must be made.

Ellen Khalifa presented the new Medicare-covered BCT test for bone health, which evaluates bone quality and fracture risk.

Elizabeth Magallon Fleury addressed the financial and inheritance complications arising from baby boomer divorces, noting that women are disproportionately affected.

Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Social Gerontologist and Senior Living Expert, VP Arvo.care, Advisor to Koelsch Communities
University Star San Marcos 7-9-26 Assisted Living Residents Evicted after Facility Drops Medicaid by Peyton Till
https://universitystar.com/35875/news/assisted-living-residents-evicted-after-facility-drops-medicaid/
Linkedin discussion
The University Star, also known as The Star, is the student-run news organization at Texas State University and one of the oldest publications in the state. The Star provides news and information on issues affecting the university and the San Marcos community. Lyndon Johnson, the 36th president of the United States, served as the summer editor of The Star in 1930.

Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan
Medscape 6-22-26 Medicare to Cover New Osteoporosis Diagnostic Screening Test by Mary Beth Nierengarten
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/medicare-cover-new-osteoporosis-diagnostic-screening-test-2026a1000kyw
(Keaveny reported holding equity in O.N. Diagnostics and serving as a consultant for Amgen and Bone Health Technologies.)

Ellen recommended The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) annual Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis 2027 is probably in late May.

Ellen presented on our News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club podcast NY Times 10-4-25 More Men are Now Living Long Enough to Develop Osteoporosis.

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Life's Encore Planning
Business Insider 6-30-26 The Baby Boomer Divorce Boom Is Reshaping Retirement and Inheritance by Emily Stewart
https://www.businessinsider.com/baby-boomer-divorce-boom-reshaping-retirement-savings-inheritance-millennials-2026-6
Apple News Plus Access

Discussion hosted with commentary by: Managing Editor Boomer Tech Talk, Rethinking Aging Club podcasts founder, executive producer and co-host Linda Sherman; with co-host Ray Gordon, architect, urban planner and futurist, Tech Reporter on Boomer Tech Talk.

BoomerTechTalk.com episode page

7-21-26 LinkedIn Show Post

We record News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club podcasts live on Tuesdays. How to join live.

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Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman