On our March 17, 2026 News for the Ages episode, we discussed a new Yale study by Becca Levy that found nearly half of adults aged 65 and older actually improved in cognitive or physical function over 12 years. As in Levy’s previous work, the study highlighted the importance of positive age beliefs. We explored the potential of smart homes to enhance aging in place, noting advancements in health monitoring, sleep quality, and safety features. Ray Gordon emphasized the role of wireless electricity and embedded sensors in future smart homes. The Oscar nominated animated short “Retirement Plan” is worth a watch. We noted the positive representation of age 60+ actors at the 2026 Oscars.

Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan
Yale 3-5-26 Yale Study by Becca Levy Challenges Aging Means Decline by Colin Poitras
https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-study-challenges-notion-that-aging-means-decline-finds-many-older-adults-improve-over-time/
Yale Study by Becca Levy in MDPI

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Life's Encore Planning
The New Yorker 11-13-25 The Dream of Finishing One’s To-Do List in “Retirement Plan” by David Sedaris.
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/screening-room/the-dream-of-finishing-ones-to-do-list-in-retirement-plan
Watch John Kelly's film at this link, it is well worth 7 minutes of your time.

Oscars Discussion
Older actors were well represented in nominations, wins and presenting, including in memoriam tributes.

Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International
Home Care Magazine 3-3-26 Why Smart Homes are Future Home Care by Rick Robinson. Rick Robinson is the vice president and general manager leading the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP (ATC)
https://www.homecaremag.com/aging-place-home-health/march-2026/why-smart-homes-are-future-homecare

Debbie mentioned that Elemind was on our show last week. Here is the March 12 published podcast for CES 2026 Highlights - Longevity with two ATC portfolio companies: Elemind and Sensate.

Discussion hosted with commentary by: Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard

BoomerTechTalk.com episode page with additional resource links and commentary on this episode

3-17-26 LinkedIn Show Post

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