Living Longer Better Smarter
by 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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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk: Innovations in Financial Wellness (episode 10)
Innovations in Financial Wellness. That's our focus in this edition of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk. After capturing the top prize in the AgeTech/Empire StartUps Financial Wellness Pitch Competition, FraudFindr founder and CEO Karen Webber joins us. Also with Mary Furlong and co-host Fred...
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What's Next: Living Longer Better Smarter- Finding Your Passion at Any Age (episode 38)
Finding a passion after retirement can lead to sometimes unexpected rewards. Join us for episode 38 of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter as Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin chat with artists John Wider and Susan Abbott Martin and graphic designer Leslie Lynn Lamb. Finding Your Passion at Any...
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What's Next.. Living Longer Better Smarter. Ready to Reboot Your Age? Episode 37
Can 90 be the new 40? With a new Reboot Your Age app and a book titled The Great Age Reboot, Dr. Michael Roizen from the Cleveland Clinic along with Corey Bridges, a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur...are saying yes. They join us for episode 37 of What's Next Living Longer, Better, Smarter…
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What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Bringing Memories Back to Life (episode 36)
How can photographs help with memory and cognitive issues? And how can technology open the doors to museums and art for all, regardless of age and mobility? Bringing Memories Back to Life, episode 36 of What's Next... Living Longer, Better, Smarter explores those innovations and issues! The...
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What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Adventures at Any Age (episode 35)
iN2L co-founder Jack York and crew are embarking on an adventure to travel the country with a mobile studio capturing the stories of older adults in senior living facilities. And you'll be finding TaleGate on Saltbox TV. Jack and Saltbox TV co-founder Jerry Goehring join Mary and Fred on episode…
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk: Smart Home Solutions (episode 9)
Companies big and small are vying to become leaders in smart home technology to enable older adults to live more safely and comfortably and give relatives and caregivers peace of mind. From AARP Innovation Labs, Rick Robinson joins Mary and Fred along with Tyler Thompson of Second Century…
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What's Next... Living Longer Better Smarter: Innovation and Inspiration (episode 34)
From some of the biggest corporations like GM and T-Mobile to a couple of high school students from Louisville, Kentucky...there is innovation to help older adults in Living Longer, Better and Smarter. On episode 34, Mary and Fred highlight GM bringing OnStar into the home and everywhere else at…
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk: Focus on FemTech (episode 8)
Focus on FemTech! The winner of the fast pitch competition from the FemAging Project and Keiretsu Forum...Lanie Yeung (Hydro Gummy)...joins Mary and Fred for episode 8 of What's Next..Longevity Deal Talk. And also with us are Sasha Spellman from the AgeTech Collaborative at AARP and Magnify...
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What's Next.. Living Longer Better Smarter: Time For a Checkup (episode 33)
Time for a Checkup....when it comes to your health and your money and benefits. On episode 33 of What's Next...Living Longer, Better, Smarter, Mary and Fred are joined first by Dr. Florence Comite, co-author of a new study that finds Covid, even mild cases, can make you age faster long after...
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What's Next.. Living Longer Better Smarter: Boosting Your Income to Fight Inflation
From creating art in India to developing plant based recipes in New Mexico we'll hear from the winners of the GetSetUp 55 Plus Accelerator Program in episode 32 of What's Next Living Longer, Better, Smarter. How they have used the platform and what you can learn to "Boost Your Income to Fight...
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk: VoiceFriend/Caremerge (episode 7)
With the leading senior care communication platform VoiceFriend acquiring the engagement and wellness business of Caremerge, we take you inside the deal on Episode 7 of What's Next Longevity Deal Talk. VoiceFriend CEO Ryan Galea and Caremerge CEO Nancy Koenig join co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred...
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What's Next.. Living Longer Better Smarter: Things That Move You (episode 31)
Photographer Rick Sammon, who travels the world and shares his knowledge with all through books and more. Futurist Chunka Mui, whose latest book is A Brief History of a Perfect Future. Inventing the World We Can Proudly Leave Our Kids by 2050. They'll move you in many ways on episode 31 of What's...
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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk (episode 6): Neursantys captures Venture Summit top business plan prize
Using technology to restore balance won Neursantys and founder Dr. John Ralston the top prize in this year's Longevity Venture Summit Business Plan Competition. Learn more as Dr. Ralston and CABHI Director of Business Development Mel Barsky join Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin on episode 6 of…
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What's Next... Living Longer Better Smarter (episode 30): Targeting Cancer With Tech and Talent.
#TheOncDoc .. Dr. Sanjay Juneja, #XCures CEO Mika Newton and #StandUpToCancer co-founder Rusty Robertson join Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin on episode 30 of Living Longer, Better, Smarter. Their focus...bringing new technology and cooperation to cancer treatment to extend and save lives. Join us...
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What's Next.. Living Longer Better Smarter: Mother's Day Gifts With Meaning (episode 29)
Brain training, companion robots that purr and robots that talk. Mother’s Day Gifts With Meaning is the title of episode 29 of What’s Next…Living Longer, Better, Smarter. Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin are joined by Dor Skuler, CEO of Intuition Robotics, Ageless Innovation CEO Ted Fisher and Dr....
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What's Next.. Longevity Deal Talk: iN2L Acquires LifeLoop (episode 5)
As iN2L announces the acquisition of LifeLoop, bringing together leaders in resident experience and engagement in senior living, how and why did the deal come together? The CEO of Vista Equity Company portfolio company iN2L, Lisa Taylor and Amy Johnson, CEO and co-founder of LifeLoop sit down…
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What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: People, Places & Things. (episode 28)
From basketball great Rick Barry to a company co-founded by two CIA veterans to Ancestry making records from the 1950 Census searchable..episode 28 of What's Next...Living Longer, Better Smarter: People, Places & Things is full of surprises. Join Mary Furlong & Fred Fishkin for more from…
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What's Next... Living Longer, Better, Smarter: Taking on Higher Living Costs With New Skills (episode 27)
For older adults, rising prices can hit hard. On episode 27 of What's Next ...Living Longer, Better, Smarter with Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin, we focus on Taking on Higher Living Costs With New Skills. We're joined by Lawrence Kosick of Get Set Up, NY State Office for the Aging Director Greg...
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What's Next... Living Longer Better Smarter: Taking the Mystery Out of Family History (Episode 26)
With online tools and the popularity of DNA kits, diving into your family history has never been easier. And many older adults are leading the way and sharing what they've learned. Drew Smith from the Genealogy Guys podcast joins Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin along with Rick Voight from Vivid-Pix...
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What's Next... Longevity Deal Talk (episode 4) Botco.ai - Carlton Senior Living & SMASH-HMP Global
On episode 4 of What's Next...Longevity Deal Talk, Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin focus on Botco.ai's deal with Carlton Senior Living with Botco.ai's CEO Rebecca Clyde and Carlton President David Coluzzi. Then Senior Care Marketing & Sales Summit (SMASH) founder Bailey Beeken joins us to talk…
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What's Next... Longevity Deal Talk (Episode 3)
A partnership between Techstars and the Melinda French Gates' backed Pivotal Ventures has produced a new crop of graduates from the Techstars Future of Longevity Accelerator. Keith Camhi of Techstars and Jennifer Stybel from Pivotal Ventures along with entrepreneurs Chekesha Kidd of Kinumi and…
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What's Next.. Living Longer Better Smarter: Memories Matter (Episode 25)
Words and images. Memories Matter is the title of Episode 25 of What's Next... Living Longer, Better Smarter with Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin. Guests: From LifeBio, founder Beth Sanders, who has created a life story telling platform. And on photo reminiscence therapy, Josh Freitas, Chief…
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What's Next...Longevity Deal Talk (Episode 2)
Move fast to take advantage this year: the A2 Collective with the National Institute on Aging is launching the A2 Pilot Awards with 40 million dollars available over the next five years. A2 Collective Managing Director Stephen Liu joins Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin with what you need to know.…
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What's Next: Longevity Deal Talk (Episode 1)
What's Next.. Longevity Deal Talk with Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin is focused on the latest news in the age tech economy. In this episode The Helper Bees CEO and co-founder Char Hu and Trust Ventures VP Richard Deulofeut on their 12.8 million dollar funding deal. And then Keren Etkin, author of...
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What's Next... Living Longer Better Smarter: Motivate, Move and Measure (Episode 24)
How to get more healthy and fit? Motivate, Move and Measure is the title of episode 24 of What's Next.. Living Longer, Better, Smarter. Co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin are joined by Jolene Moore, a world class athlete now with Discovery Senior Living...Spiro100's Lori Snow....and the chief...
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What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: New Innovation for the New Year at CES (Episode 23)
Despite the pandemic there is lots of new innovation being unveiled at the 2022 edition of CES. How can it improve the lives of older adults? In Episode 23 of What's Next Living Longer, Better, Smarter we focus on New Innovation for the New Year at CES. CTA Foundation Executive Director Steve…
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What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter: Wrapping Up Top Techie Gifts for Older Adults (Episode 22)
For older adults...what are some of the top techie gifts out there? From smart home and digital health and safety gear to story telling box to bring grandparents and grandchildren closer ...you'll learn about the latest with guests Laurie Orlov from Aging and Health Technology Watch and Drew…
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What's Next...Living Longer Better Smarter: Caring & Companionship in a New Era (Episode 21)
An empathetic robot that asks how you are feeling. A loving son or daughter filling a caregiving role. In Episode 21 of What's Next... Living Longer, Better, Smarter... Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin are joined by Dor Skuler, CEO of Intuition Robotics...creators of ElliQ...a companion robot. And...
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What's Next..Living Longer Better Smarter: The new AgeTech Collaborative (Episode 20)
What will the new AgeTech Collaborative from AARP mean for start-ups, investors and consumers? The Director of Startup Engagement, Sasha Spellman and VP of Startup Engagement Rick Robinson join Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin for Episode 20 of What's Next...Living Longer, Better, Smarter. And...
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What's Next...Living Longer, Better, Smarter: Hope and Help During the Holiday Season (Episode 19)
A recipe for a great podcast...food, fun and caring! PBS chef, restaurateur and author Lidia Bastianich shares a dish from her new book...Lidia's a Pot, a Pan and a Bowl, Ted Fischer of Ageless Innovation uses tech to bring joy to older adults and Meals On Wheels CEO Ellie Hollander on how to…
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What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter Episode 18- The Digital Divide...You and Your Health
With the Internet and devices connecting us to it becoming an essential part of every day life...for work, school, health care and social contact...how do we bridge the digital divide? Older adults can often be among those left behind. Joining Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin to probe the issues and...
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Living Longer Better Smarter: Hearing, Health & Happiness (Episode 17)
What does hearing have to do with your health and happiness? In a word, everything. And there are new innovations and policies that can make getting help easier and smarter. The AARP's Dr. Charlotte Yeh joins Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin along with NuHeara's David Cannington, Tom Hannaher from...
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What's Next...Living Longer Better Smarter: Focusing on Fitness & Health
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...
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What's Next..Living Longer Better Smarter: Senior Safety Through Innovation
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...
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What's Next.. Living Longer Better Smarter Episode 14: Transforming Senior Care at Home.
What does the acquisition of Home Instead by Honor mean for older adults, their families and the care at home industry? Honor CEO Seth Sternberg and Home Instead CEO Jeff Huber join Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin to talk about the deal...how and why it happened...and what's next.
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Living Longer Better Smarter Episode 13: Aging & the Olympics... a view from Japan
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.
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What's Next.. Living Longer, Better Smarter: Gaming Grandparents.. Using Tech to Connect
Gaming Grandmas? Tech can play a key role in helping family generations to connect. And it's fun! On Episode 12 of What's Next..Living Longer, Better, Smarter, Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin are joined by Roblox, Readeo, The Lovebox and The Grandparent Economy author Lori Bitter.
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What's Next...Living Longer, Better, Smarter Episode 11
Vaccinations and Celebrations..Connecting Again! Even with the continuing concerns...staying connected is vital. Joining Mary Furlong and co-host Fred Fishkin in this episode are Dr. David Rhew, Global Chief Medical Officer at Microsoft...Amy Giddon..founder at Daily Haloha....and Pat Stenson…
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What's Next... Living Longer, Better, Smarter Episode 10: Older Women and Financial Security.
The battles many women face for financial security that begin with the gender pay gap...continue and are often magnified as they age. What about the impact of Covid? And legislation in Washington? AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond, Harvard Professor of Economics Claudia Goldin and...
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What's Next...Living Longer, Better, Smarter Episode 9
Baseball and Memory: A Double Play In this episode, we focus on memory care, brain health and dementia and some of the latest innovations. And we focus on how our national pastime can play a role in improving the lives of those in cognitive decline, their loved ones and caregivers. At the top of...
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What's Next...Living Longer, Better, Smarter Episode 8
What’s Next…Living Longer, Better, Smarter Episode 8. The American Rescue Plan: What Seniors, Caregivers and Investors Should Know. Some benefits are obvious in the 1.9 trillion dollar American Rescue Plan, others you may not be aware of. In this edition Mary Furlong and co-host Fred Fishkin are...
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What's Next...Living Longer, Better, Smarter Episode 7
What’s Next..Living Longer, Better Smarter Episode 7. In this edition: Hearing, Health and Happiness. Co-hosts Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin are joined by AARP Chief Medical Officer Dr. Charlotte Yeh and Deb Citrin, Marketing VP at EverSound to explore what can be done to improve the lives of...
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What's Next: Living Longer Better Smarter Episode 6
The top trends in tech for 2021 feature innovations for our aging population in a broad range of categories. In this edition of Living Longer, Better, Smarter with Mary Furlong and Fred Fishkin...we take a look at those trends from CES and beyond with Rick Robinson..VP of Startup Engagement at…
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What's Next: Living Longer Better Smarter. Hopeful for the Holidays
What’s Next… Living Longer, Better, Smarter: Hopeful for the Holidays. The best holiday tech gifts for seniors? AARP Director of Technology Strategy Integration Michael Phillips shares his ideas. And with tech helping to keep us all connected, Pew Research Director of Internet and Technology...
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Food, Fun, Friends and Family: Social Distancing and the Holidays
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.…
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2020 Election: What Older Adults Are Saying
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...
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Living Longer, Better Smarter Episode 2: Telemedicine...What You Should Know
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...
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What's Next: Living Longer, Better Smarter 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...
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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Fred Fishkin