We discussed the importance of osteoporosis awareness and prevention, highlighting a Women's Health article on using weighted vests for bone health. Note that May is osteoporosis awareness month. Ellen Khalifa emphasized starting with low weights (less than 5% body weight) and progressing gradually. Ray Gordon commented extensively on weighted exercising and proper use of weighted vests.

May is also Older Adults Month. We discussed a new PBS documentary called “Aging in America”, which marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. Robert Butler's book "Why Survive?" The documentary examines progress and challenges, including the low number of geriatricians (7,400) compared to pediatricians (60,000). The discussion underscored the need for better support and resources for older adults.

Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan
Womens Health Magazine 1-2-25 How to Use a Weighted Vest for Osteoporosis by Dr. Rachel Tavel DPT
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a63260413/wearing-weighted-vest-for-osteoporosis/
It includes Michael Jaasma as an expert. The author works for Wellen which is part of Jaasma’s company Osteoboost Health but it is still a good article for Osteoporosis Month.
We mentioned that core strengthening helps support one’s back - so planking is good for preventing osteoporosis.
Rethinking Aging Club Bone Health Podcast with Osteoboost Health 10-17-24
Speakers included Michael Jaasma co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Osteoboost Health and Priya Patel, founder of Wellen. Wellen is now part of Osteoboost Health formerly Bone Health Technologies.
Osteoboost Health is an AgeTech Collaborative from AARP (ATC) portfolio company
The Osteoboost product was recognized by Oprah Daily on May 7, 2025.
Linda Sherman tried Osteoboost at the ATC Summit May 7 2025 with the CEO Laura Yecies. Debbie Howard tried Osteoboost at Mary Furlong’s Longevity Venture Summit June 2024. Ellen Khalifa tried Osteoboost at the ISO Symposium in May 2025.

Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International
Next Avenue 5-1-25 New PBS Documentary Takes a Tough Look at Aging in America by Richard Eisenberg
https://www.nextavenue.org/new-pbs-documentary-aging-in-america/
https://www.aarp.org/entertainment/movies-for-grownups/aging-in-america-pbs-documentary/

Debbie Howard’s summary of this show.

Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed.
Discussion hosted by: Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard
BoomerTechTalk.com episode page
5-13-25 LinkedIn Show Post
Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman