We covered financial exploitation of seniors, with Elizabeth highlighting a New York Times article on banks training staff to spot scams, noting annual losses of $28 billion. Ellen shared a study on a receptor crucial for bone strength, which could lead to new treatments for osteoporosis. She listed what you should be eating and drinking to improve bone health.

Benjamin explained a Canadian hospital's efforts to become elder-friendly by training 129 senior care advocates across the organization as well as creating a specialized unit called McKenzie Health Behavioral Acute Care for the Elderly unit and implementing an EHR integrated ADAPT model for dementia care.

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Life's Encore Planning
NY Times 2-28-26 Banks are Becoming Bulwarks for Vulnerable Seniors by Paula Span
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/health/scams-elderly-banks.html
Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/health/scams-elderly-banks.html
We referred to:
AARP Bank Safe Initiative
Senior Safe Act Fact Sheet by Finra
Linda mentioned this from Gemini: “Yes, Gen Z is highly susceptible to online scams, with studies showing they are up to three times more likely to fall victim to fraud than Baby Boomers. Despite being digital natives, their high-frequency social media use and reliance on instant payment apps make them prime targets for phishing, shopping scams, and fake job offers.”

Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan
May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
Scientists may have found a way to keep your bones strong for life
Medical Express 7-28-25 Key Receptor for Bone Cell Strength and Regeneration Identified edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-key-receptor-bone-cell-strength.html
And the NIH study

Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Senior Living Expert and Social Gerontologist
Hospital News 12-17-25 Reimagining Hospital Care for an Aging Population
https://hospitalnews.com/reimagining-hospital-care-for-an-aging-population/

Discussion hosted with commentary by: Linda Sherman and Ray Gordon

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