Living Longer Better Smarter
by Mary Furlong & Fred Fishkin
When a leading authority on longevity teams up with an award winning tech journalist to create a groundbreaking podcast, the result is: What's next: Living Longer Better Smarter. Join Mary Furlong, Fred Fishkin and guests to explore the intersection of longevity, technology and aging.
Episodes
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A Regular Flu Shot Softens the Flu. Plus Medicare Open Enrollment
Dr. Michael Roizen on why a regular flu shot is beneficial — even when the match isn’t perfect, it can modify how severe the flu gets. Then Dr. Katherine Hempstead on ~3 million people who need a new Medicare plan this year. From What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter, episode 102, with Mary...
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Living Longer Better Smarter- The Flu, You and Medicare too (episode 102)
What’s changed during this year’s open enrollment for Medicare? For many, fewer benefits and often, higher premiums. And flu season has arrived early. Wondering which vaccine to take? We’ve got the news you can use on episode 102 of What’s Next Living Longer Better Smarter. Mary and Fred first…
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What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter episode 101: Recognizing Alzheimer's & preventing dementia.
Recognizing Alzheimer's and Defending Against Dementia. With World Alzheimer's Day on the horizon, episode 101 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter examines some of the warning signs of Alzheimer's with Dr. Elizabeth Edgerly from the Alzheimer's Association. But first up is a look at the...
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What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter episode 101: Recognizing Alzheimer's & preventing dementia.
Recognizing Alzheimer's and Defending Against Dementia. With World Alzheimer's Day on the horizon, episode 101 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter examines some of the warning signs of Alzheimer's with Dr. Elizabeth Edgerly from the Alzheimer's Association. But first up is a look at the...
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What's Next: Living Longer Better Smarter episode 100 - A Boost for Your Body & Your Spirit
Should most people be taking GLP-1 drugs? Should we all be spending more time in nature? A Boost for Your Body and Your Spirit. That's the title of episode 100 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter! Mary and Fred welcome two best selling authors. Dr. Michael Roizen's latest is the upcoming...
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk-episode 46
The longevity economy is heating up this summer! Conferences and events, like the Longevity Venture Summit, lead to deals, partnerships and friendships. On episode 46 of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk, Mary and Fred are joined by the winner of Ziegler's 2026 John Hopper Impact Award, Shauna...
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk- episode 45
12.5 trillion dollars! That is how much older adults contributed in economic activity in 2024. It accounted for 43 percent of U.S. gross domestic product. Those are among the findings in the 2026 Longevity Economy Outlook from AARP. It is just out and the leader of the team that put it together,...
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk-episode 44
The upcoming What's Next Longevity Venture Summit, co-hosted by Mary Furlong and Associates and the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP, takes place this month in Berkeley, California. And the annual 10 thousand dollar Business Plan Competition has helped to launch many start-ups that have helped to...
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Living Longer Better Smarter episode 99- Matters of Life and What Comes Next
Welcome to episode 99 of What’s Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Matters of Life and What Comes Next. Our first guest is known for her historical fiction and non-fiction titles. 19 years after Rightsizing Your Life was published to acclaim, Ciji Ware is putting the finishing touches on...
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Living Longer Better Smarter episode 98- A Scam Fighter and an Extraordinary Writer
Fraud 2026 is the cover story of the latest edition of the AARP Bulletin. It details what some of the giants of tech are doing to battle scammers and also outlines the efforts of start-up Silver Shield. Founder Alec Glassman joins Mary and Fred to discuss how it can help to protect older adults....
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What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter episode 97- Adding More Spring to Your Spring
Adding More Spring to Your Spring. Welcome to episode 97 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter. Mary and Fred are joined by Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, best selling author of Eat Your Ice Cream- Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life. Then they welcome CareYaya founder Neal Shah with a...
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Living Longer Better Smarter episode 96-Matters of the Head and Heart
Matters of the Head and Heart are the focus of episode 96 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter. Mary and Fred have some groundbreaking news from Posit Science CEO Dr. Henry Mahncke about a long term study on the first intervention ever to successfully reduce the incidence of Alzheimer's…
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk- episode 43
A look back and a look ahead on epsidoe 43 of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk. With last week's Longevity Innovation Summit and the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show on the horizon, Mary and Fred are joined by Amelia Hay, VP for Startup Programming and Investments at the Agetech Collaborative from...
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What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter 95- Healthier, Happier Holidays
Looking for gift ideas for the holidays for parents or grandparents? Healthier, Happier Holidays is the theme on episode 95 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter. Mary and Fred welcome JubileeTV CEO Ashish Agrawal, from Withings, Paul Buckley and from AARP, VP of Fun and Fulfillment Heather...
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk- episode 42- The What's Next Longevity Innovation Summit
The What's Next Longevity Innovation Summit is less than two weeks away and it features an agenda packed with leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and more. Such as? Our guest, CABHI Ventures Partner Mel Barsky joins Mary Furlong, summit executive producer and co-host Fred Fishkin to discuss who…
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Living Longer Better Smarter- episode 94- Food, Family & Fun
Who doesn't love Lidia? The legendary PBS chef, personality, author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich is back along with Ageless Innovation CEO and co-founder Ted Fischer for a pre-Thanksgiving tradition on What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter. And they have news to share about Lidia's new…
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk-episode 41
Social impact investing: What is it? What are the trends? What should you know? On episode 41 of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk, Mary and Fred are joined by leaders on the front lines of social impact investing. Allison Sekuler from CABHI and Baycrest Academy for Research and Education; from the...
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk- episode 40
More of the longevity news you need on episode 40 of What's Next Longevity Deal talk. Mary and Fred are joined by Erinne Dyer, the CEO of startup 4Youngevity, focused on improving health and wellness for all. Then Amelia Hay from the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP introduces us to Shimin Ooi,...
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Living Longer Better Smarter episode 93- News You Need- Brain Health & Medicare
A new blood test for early detection of Alzheimer's and a new scientific study on the benefits of a leading brain training app. Plus- help navigating through Medicare Open Enrollment. Join Mary and Fred for episode 93 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter. Guests: Dr. Michael Roizen, Chief...
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk-episode 39
Two important new partnership deals are the focus of episode 39 of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk. USAging CEO Sandy Markwood has a new strategic partnership with BetterAge, headed by Diana Yin. What it means and how it happened? The leaders join Mary and Fred for an in depth discussion. Then we...
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What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Health, Hearing and Happiness-episode 92
Dramatic changes are on the way in medicine that could enable us to live longer and healthier. Best selling author Dr. Michael Roizen has the latest research and a new venture to help guide you on the journey. He joins Mary and Fred for episode 92 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter along...
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk episode 38
Despite challenges, it has been an active summer for entrepreneurs and companies in the longevity space. And on episode 38 of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk we have an all-star lineup to discuss the deals and what investors are looking for. Ziegler CEO and Investment Banking head Dan Hermann…
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What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter episode 91
An AI assistant named Helen is helping older adults navigate the difficulties of finding aging services in an era of budget cuts. GetSetUp.com co-founder Neil Dsouza joins Mary and Fred to explain. Plus we have Virginia Buckles, captain of the Senior Games first place over 70 women's volleyball...
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk- episode 37
Fresh off a busy conference schedule in Chicago, tackling both US Aging and the Ziegler Link-Age Funds Symposium, Mary Furlong joins co-host Fred Fishkin and a stellar line-up to focus on the rapid developments in AI and senior living. Guests include Ziegler Senior VP Jenny Poth, ThriveWell Tech...
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Living Longer Better Smarter-episode 90-Aging Well Anywhere-Tech Bar for Older Adults-Neal Shah
Aging Well Anywhere, A Tech Bar for Older Adults and a new book from Neal Shah taking on the health insurance industry highlight episode 90 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter. Joining Mary and Fred are Sandy Markwood from US Aging which has launched a new public awareness campaign, from...
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Living Longer Better Smarter episode 89- Amazing Innovations and Alzheimer's Awareness
The digital health innovations at Withings continue with the BPM Vision for blood pressure monitoring and much more. The company's Paul Buckley joins Mary and Fred for a look. In the midst of Alzheimer's Awareness Month, Dr. Carl Hill from the Alzheimer's Association tells us about a new blood…
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk episode 36
What if medical professionals and facilities could understand patients no matter what language they speak? Enter Lexi, the winner of the 10 thousand dollar business plan competition at this month's Longevity Venture Summit. Co-founders Siddharth Ur and Linh Pham join Mary and Fred on episode 36…
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What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter episode 88- Hearing, Health and Help
What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter episode 88- Hearing, Health and Help. Hearing loss and long Covid related brain fog are affecting the lives of millions of people. On episode 88 of What’s Next Living Longer Better Smarter, Mary and Fred focus on Audien, a ground breaking company with a...
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk (episode 35)
New deals for senior housing and age tech and the latest data on the roles of AI are front and center on episode 35 of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk. From Ziegler, CEO Dan Hermann, who heads investment banking for Ziegler Link Age Funds joins Mary and Fred. We'll also bring in Ziegler's Senior...
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Living Longer Better Smarter: How AI Can Help You!
How AI Can Help You! Join Mary and Fred for episode 87 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter where GetSetUp CEO Lawrence Kosick shows us the online platform's new AI tool, "Helen". Then Intuition Robotics CEO Dor Skuler shows how the ElliQ AI companion is making a difference for many. Then...
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk episode 34
A new venture capital fund, Equitage Ventures, leads off episode 34 of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk. The fund's Daniel Kaplan joins Mary and Fred along with Neursantys CEO John Ralston on the health tech company's latest deal. And then, fresh from a trip to the World Economic Forum, we hear…
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What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter episode 86: Innovation and Inspiration
Innovation and Inspiration! Amelia Hay, at the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP introduces Mary and Fred to the CEO of Vermut, Fernando Dellepiane. Vermut captured the top prize in the collaborative's Aging Made Easier pitch event at Vive 2025. Vermut has been bringing older adults together…
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk (episode 33)
Another powerhouse episode of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk! Nominations are opening for the 2025 John Hopper Impact Award. Learn what you should know and the significance from Ziegler Link-Age Funds Managing Partner Katie Schmitz. And then Mary and Fred welcome Lisa McCracken, head of research...
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Living Longer Better Smarter- Can AI Save Your Life? episode 85
AI is rapidly changing the world of health care. Microsoft's Global Chief Medical Officer, Dr. David Rhew, who is helping to lead the charge, tells Mary and Fred what is here now and what's on the horizon. And then.. game-changing innovations from Care Yaya founder Neal Shah. Now he is not only...
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk (episode 32)
There’s a whirlwind of activity surrounding senior housing and healthcare. From JP Morgan Health to CES the deals and innovations are moving fast. Want to be in the know? Join Mary and Fred for episode 32 of What’s Next Longevity Deal Talk. What a line up of guests! Ziegler President and CEO Dan...
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk (episode 32)
There’s a whirlwind of activity surrounding senior housing and healthcare. From JP Morgan Health to CES the deals and innovations are moving fast. Want to be in the know? Join Mary and Fred for episode 32 of What’s Next Longevity Deal Talk. What a line up of guests! Ziegler President and CEO Dan...
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Living Longer Better Smarter : Moving Forward in the New Year (episode 84)
What rules does best selling longevity author Dr. Michael Roizen live by? Can voice analysis detect if someone has diabetes? We talk to the lead researcher. And then we learn how GoGoGrandparent is solving mobility needs and more for older adults. Join Mary Furlong and co-host Fred Fishkin for...
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk episode 31
The Future of Ageing in an Uncertain World. That's the title of a new report from the International Longevity Centre in the UK. And joining Mary and Fred on episode 31 of Longevity Deal Talk is the Centre's CEO David Sinclair along with Aging 2.0 U.K. Ambassador Eric Kihlstrom. Then we'll hear...
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What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Holiday ideas & shopping safety (episode 83)
Here comes the holiday whirlwind! We can help! On episode 83 Mary and Fred have some thoughtful, unique gifting suggestions that can really improve the lives of older adults. Then they turn to online shopping safety with AARP's Director of Fraud Prevention Programs, Kathy Stokes. Tune in and...
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Living Longer Better Smarter: Friends, Family, Food & a Helping Hand (episode 82)
It's a pre-Thanksgiving Tradition! On episode 82 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter, Lifetime Emmy Award winning PBS chef and personality Lidia Bastianich joins Mary and Fred to talk about her upcoming special-Lidia Celebrates America: The Changemakers. They're joined by Ageless...
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What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Travel, Tech and Tulips (episode 81)
A new survey from AARP finds more older adults using tech for travel. How? AARP's Tom Kamber joins Mary and Fred for a look. Then they are joined by JubileeTV's Ashish Aggarwal. The company's fast growing set top box is improving the lives of older adults by eliminating frustrations and…
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk-etectRX & Trilogy Health episode 30
Trilogy Health is piloting the latest technology from etectRX to assist caregivers and older adults with urinary incontinence. Tackling the issue can prevent middle of the night falls, help staffing and much more. etectRX co-founder and CEO Eric Buffkin joins Mary and Fred along with Trilogy's...
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Living Longer Better Smarter: A Global Challenge to Combat Dementia (episode 80)
The finalists have been unveiled in The Longitude Prize on Dementia, a more than 5 and a half million dollar prize funded by Alzheimer's Society and Innovate UK and delivered by Challenge Works. They include high tech specs and a smartwatch that learns daily routines and more. Our Mary Furlong…
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk episode 29
The National Institute on Aging is calling for applicants for the 2025 NIA Start-Up Challenge and Accelerator. Program Director Joy Toliver joins Mary and Fred with the details entrepreneurs and start-ups will want to know. Visit www.nia.nih.gov/research/sbir/startup-challenge. Then Mary and Fred...
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What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: The Second Fifty (episode 79)
The Second Fifty- Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond is the title of a new book that is chock full of insights and information on everything from longevity and brain health to financial planning. Author Debra Whitman, AARP chief public policy officer, joins Mary and Fred for...
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What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Lessons for Healthy Aging (episode 78)
What can we learn about healthy aging from other countries and cultures? And what you should know about new caps on Medicare Part D prescription drug costs. Mary and Fred are joined by AARP Director of Global Aging Vijeth Iyengar and then by Leigh Purvis, Prescription Drug Policy Principal at…
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk episode 27
LifeLoop continues to grow with the acquistion of Linked Senior. How did it come about? What will it mean for senior living facilities and residents? LifeLoop CEO Rob Fisher and now GM of Linked Senior Charles deVilmorin join Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin on episode 27 of What's Next.. Longevity...
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What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter- Healthcare changes coming for older adults (episode 77)
How will changes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services affect healthcare for older adults? On episode 77 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter, Mary and Fred welcome expert Ana Hanshuh from CAT5 Strategies and Get Set Up co-founder Lawrence Kosick. Important info for right…
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What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: A Summer of Caring -episode 76
A Summer of Caring is the theme of episode 76 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter. The AARP's Amy Goyer joins Mary and Fred to chat about how caregivers can make the most of vacations with those they care for. Then...we hear about some amazing innovations in caregiving from Joe and…
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What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter- Interest & Involvement: The Elections and Older Adults
With a couple of all-star guests on episode 75 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter, Mary and Fred focus on Interest & Involvement: The Elections and Older Adults. Former U.S. Senator and NBA Hall of Famer Bill Bradley joins us along with AARP Executive VP and Chief Advocacy and Engagement...
About this show
When a leading authority on longevity teams up with an award winning tech journalist to create a groundbreaking podcast, the result is: What's next: Living Longer Better Smarter. Join Mary Furlong, Fred Fishkin and guests to explore the intersection of longevity, technology and aging.
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Mary Furlong & Fred Fishkin