Episode Details

Hosted by Linda Sherman and Ray Gordon this was News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club recorded on June 2, 2026. Debbie Howard reported on the importance of glute strength to longevity and ran through exercises like glute bridges and squats to strengthen different sets of glute muscles. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury reported on seniors seeking roommates due to rising housing costs, noting a 300% increase in older adults using the Spare Room service. Benjamin Surmi discussed a year-long study on humanoid robots in dementia care at UC Davis. Ellen Khalifa shared insights from a Swiss study on centenarians, revealing key biological differences that contribute to their longevity.

Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International
NY Times 4-7-26 Strong Glutes as Longevity Hero by Hilary Achauer
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/25/well/move/strong-glutes-health-longevity.html

Vocabulary:
Dead butt syndrome

We brought up the fact that visual references are helpful for exercise.
Follow Jim Brown on IG or TikTok @ABalancedYou. He was on our Rethinking Aging Club Fitness - Rehab show May 30, 2024.   
And Longevity, Falls Prevention on September 25, 2025

Also Morla Moves is a useful visual tool that includes feedback on how you are doing. You can navigate to glute specific exercises on their app. Co-Founder and CEO Ozelm Mertoglu talked about their product on our April 23, 2026 Rethinking Aging Club Podcast 

We mentioned TRX which is great for glute exercises and more pleasant than many alternatives. Linda Sherman on TRX straps for a visual.

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Life's Encore Planning
NPR 4-4-26 Seniors Seeking Roommates Because of Housing Costs by Jennifer Ludden
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/04/nx-s1-5760948/high-housing-costs-seniors-seeking-roommates

Spare Room Data based on usage: Note charts go right to left

Homeshare Online (formerly Silvernest) was on our Living Choices Rethinking Aging Club Podcast 9-1-22.

Cooperative Housing Covered in News for the Ages 8-26-25

Ellen Khalifa reported Regenerative co-housing for News for the Ages

Elizabeth mentioned loneliness being a factor in deciding to room with someone for aging adults. Please note our Rethinking Aging Club Podcast on Social Connections and Mental Health May 28, 2026. 

Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Senior Living Expert and Social Gerontologist
UC Davis News Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing May 28, 2026 by Rebecca Badeaux
UC Davis launches first long-term U.S. study led by nurses on humanoi