Save the Date: What's Next Longevity Innovation Summit - December 15-17

Registration is now open for the What's Next Longevity Innovation Summit, which will be held at the National Press Club in Washington, DC December 15-17. The conference will take an in-depth look at the regulatory, investment and government sectors involved in the care economy. Conference topics include: interest rates and the economy, tariffs, workforce trends, AI and tech-enabled care, and the regulatory environment. There will be a pitch room and boot camps focusing on AI and driving sales, go-to-market strategies, PR and media trends, social media and LinkedIn marketing. Featured presenters include Nancy LeaMond, Todd Haim, Lance Robertson, Dan Hermann, Abby Miller Levy, Laurie Orlov, and more.

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Episode 89: Amazing Innovations and Alzheimer’s Awareness - Withings’ Paul Buckley joins Mary and Fred to discuss the new BPM Vision device for blood pressure and digital health innovation. Amid Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Dr. Carl Hill from the Alzheimer’s Association tells us about a new blood test for detection and more. In the Spotlight segment, CareYaya CEO Neal Shah introduces us to a University of Texas pre-med student who is finding great meaning as a CareYaya caregiver.

Episode 90: Aging Well Anywhere-Tech Bar for Older Adults-Neal Shah – Aging Well Anywhere, A Tech Bar for Older Adults and a new book from Neal Shah taking on the health insurance industry highlight episode 90 of What’s Next Living Longer Better Smarter. Joining Mary and Fred in this episode of What’s Next Living Longer Better Smarter are Sandy Markwood from US Aging which has launched a new public awareness campaign; Carol McKinley, who fills us in on how a Tech Bar for older adults is taking off; and CareYaya CEO Neal Shah, who chats about his new book taking on the health insurance industry and how to fight back.



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What's Next Longevity Deal Talk

Episode 37 - Fresh off a busy conference schedule in Chicago, tackling both US Aging and the Ziegler Link-Age Funds Symposium, Mary Furlong joins co-host Fred Fishkin and a stellar line-up to focus on the rapid developments in AI and senior living. Guests include Ziegler Senior VP Jenny Poth, ThriveWell Tech President Nick Patel, and MD Senior Wellness founder Dr. Raj Kalra.



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Funding News

• Sword Health, an AI care company that provides motion sensor wearables for rehabilitation and pain management, raised $40 million in a funding round led by General Catalyst. 
• Rocket Doctor Inc., a digital health platform, partnered with the independent practice association (IPA) EngageWell to launch a virtual healthy aging program, backed by $1 million in funding from CVS Health. 
• ForSight Robotics, an ophthalmic robotic surgery company developing a platform for cataract robotic surgery, raised $125 million in Series B funding led by Eclipse.
• Tombot, a robotics company that brings lifelike robotic companion pets to older adults, secured $6.1 million in a Series A funding round led by Caduceus Capital Partners. 
• Elfie, a chronic condition management app with a rewards-based system, raised $12 million in Series A funding led by White Star Capital.
• Circulate Health, which develops technologies and treatments to reverse the aging process, raised $12 million in Seed funding led by Khosla Ventures.

AARP Releases Caregiving in US Report

The latest Caregiving in the U.S. Report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving finds that 63 million Americans are providing ongoing care to an adult or child with a complex medical condition or disability, an increase of 20 million since 2015. Of these, 59 million are caring for someone over 18 – often aging parents, grandparents or spouses. The full report is available here.

GetSetUp Named EdTech Startup of the Year!

GetSetUp is thrilled to have received the WSIS 2025 Champion Prize for its global impact in the “AI for Good” category. GetSetUp is looking forward to expanding its customized AI for Good to help partners foster learning and resource access for people as they age. In addition, GetSetUp made a splash at the ALA Conference with Gale, sharing classes and engaging librarians at the booth. 



GetSetUp Athletes, including sprinter Madonna Hanna, and the GetSetUp Arch Rivals, a 70+ women's volleyball team, head to the National Senior Games in Iowa at the end of July. GetSetUp Athlete Madonna Hanna is inspiring audiences nationwide with her story of resilience, which has been featured in the News Tribune, Tacoma News Tribune, and on New Day Northwest on King 5. The GetSetUp Arch Rivals were featured on Fox 2. Stay tuned for more impact stories that are on the way as the GetSetUp Athletes head to the National Senior Games! 

CABHI to Launch AgeTech Insights

The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI), powered by Baycrest, recently launched AgeTech Insights: a novel hub mobilizing knowledge and market intelligence in the aging and brain health sector to inform scientists, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers on the needs of older persons. AgeTech Insights launched with its first market intelligence report, offering insights into technology use in Canadians aged 50+, shedding light on barriers and enablers, and informing innovators how to apply this intelligence to their work.

Books, News, Reports, and Events

• The National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP released the latest version of the landmark study Caregiving in the US, highlighting that there are 63 million family caregivers in the country. 
• The Alliance for Aging Research released a series of six videos to support caregivers, titled "Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms."
• Justice in Aging outlined how HR1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, will harm older adults. 
• A new international report explores how technology can support older adults.
• Bipartisan legislation was introduced to extend and preserve hospital-at-home reimbursement through Medicare until 2030. 
• Several health plans, including Medicare Advantage, pledged to reduce the number of medical services requiring prior authorization by January 2026. 
• A new study found that a heart-healthy lifestyle could reduce dementia risk by 86%. 
• The latest data shows that Medicaid enrollees’ use of home- and community-based services increased from 2019 to 2021 while their use of nursing homes decreased. 
• Read PointClickCare and Senior Housing News's new ebook, New Tech Adoption in Senior Living 2025.

Recipe from Brava: Caprese Panzanella

Go to Brava's website to get a delicious summer recipe for Caprese Panzanella -- a perfect summer dish! And visit shop.brava.com/marycooks for a $200 discount!