In our News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club episode recorded on April 21, 2026, Benjamin Surmi highlighted focus in the UK on training caregivers in dementia care, emphasizing the need for effective training evaluation. Benjamin also covered AI's role in automating documentation, staffing analysis, and onboarding in senior living. Ellen Khalifa shared insights from her solution-focused coaching training using AI.

The conversation also covered the importance of end-of-life care, including recognizing signs of impending death and ensuring family members are informed and prepared. We mentioned that The Pitt had a very relevant episode on respecting the wishes of our loved ones avoiding over-intervention, particularly intubation when it would cause more distress than help. We recommended to follow Dr. Kaishauna Guidry for more resources on hospice care.

Finally Linda Sherman did one of her Film Corners, introducing her 2026 recommended streaming shows which includes “actors of a certain age and topics relevant to aging” called “Aging Gracefully” as a category.

Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Senior Living Expert and Social Gerontologist
Benjamin tied two articles together.
Article 1:
The Care Home Environment 4-2-25 UK adult social care chief regulator Chris Badger gives TCHE editor Mary-Louise Clews insights into thinking behind regulators’ dementia strategy expected later this year.
https://www.thecarehomeenvironment.com/story/51093/exclusive-workforce-dementia-skills-will-be-central-to-new-regulator-approach

Article 2:
McKnights 3-16-26 Meet AI - Your Newest Team Member by Ron Rajecki
https://www.mcknightshomecare.com/news/meet-ai-your-newest-team-member/
Refers to:
LeadingAge’s Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST)

During this discussion Benjamin mentioned these three companies:
August Health is an EHR
Safely You - is integratable into August Health
SkyPoint.AI

Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan
Verywell Health 1-7-26; 12 Signs That Someone Is Near Death and How to Help by Angela Morrow, Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse, Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD
https://www.verywellhealth.com/common-symptoms-at-the-end-of-life-1132515

Linda recommended following Dr. Kaishauna Guidry, MD, HMDC ("Dr. G")

Linda’s Film Corner
We discussed end of life care advice from The Pitt
Patient: S1 Episode 2 - 3

Discussion hosted with commentary by: Linda Sherman and Ray Gordon

BoomerTechTalk.com episode page with additional resource links

4-21-26 LinkedIn Show Post

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