Benjamin Surmi presented a Stanford report on robots for aging and disabilities, highlighting projects like Rosie, an outdoor guide dog, and an exoskeleton for better walking. Co-host Linda Sherman went deep on companion robotics by country. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury presented on innovative urban planning for aging populations, emphasizing Singapore's Age Well SG program and the importance of universal design. Debbie Howard concluded with tools for traveling with disabilities, including Google Maps, and apps like Aviv ScoutRoute, RollMobility and Be My Eyes. It was a lively discussion with contributions from co-host Ray Gordon.

Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Senior Living Expert and Social Gerontologist
Stanford Report 4-1-26 Researchers Prepare Robots for an Aging Society
https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/04/domestic-robots-support-aging-population

Linda Sherman’s chart of companion robots by country

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Life's Encore Planning
Men's Health 4-14-26 Innovative Urban Planners Are Transforming the Spaces Older People Will Thrive In by Michael Clinton
https://www.menshealth.com/health/a70895368/future-of-aging-spaces/

We referred to:
Michael Clinton talking about his Longevity Nation book on LinkedIn
Our latest episode with Eric Levitan CEO of Vivo on the Rethinking Aging Club Podcast
Singapore’s Active Aging Program

Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International
NY Times 3-13-26 Traveling With Disabilities Is Often Hard. These Tools Can Help by Liza Weisstuch
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/travel/disabled-travelers-apps-accessibility.html

We referred to:
Our Rethinking Aging Club Podcast 4-24-25 featuring TRAVELSIST
Magazine Travel Without Limits

Discussion hosted with commentary by: Linda Sherman and Ray Gordon

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Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman