Host Bob Roth sits down with longevity pioneer and serial entrepreneur Mary Furlong to explore how innovation is reshaping aging. Mary shares the story behind SeniorNet and ThirdAge, the rise of the 8.3 trillion dollar longevity economy, and why boomers are rewriting what it means to grow older. They dig into AI, age tech, caregiver shortages, housing, and how policy, venture capital and nonprofits can work together so more of us can age safely at home with purpose and connection.

As Health Futures transitions from radio to an all-podcast format, Bob Roth sits down with Dr. Janna Assar of Banner Health to discuss concierge medicine’s personalized, prevention-first model. Dr. Assar shares her path from caring for Phoenix’s homeless community to leading Banner’s concierge and executive health programs, combining advanced testing, health coaching, and year-round access. They explore the shift toward proactive, tech-enabled care, and what it means to focus on healthspan as much as lifespan. 

Summary: On this episode of Health Futures: Taking Stock in You, Bob Roth welcomes Aaron Marcum, home care pioneer and founder of Home Care Pulse, who helped bring meaningful data and benchmarking to our industry. Marcum shares how positive psychology and his ARC model (Autonomy, Relationships, Capability, Confidence) strengthen caregiver retention and client outcomes. They discuss building intentional culture in a dispersed workforce, why home should remain the center of care, and Marcum’s Breakaway 365 approach to leading teams without burnout. Practical, inspiring insights for agency owners, caregivers, and anyone shaping the future of aging services. #HealthFutures #HomeCare #SeniorCare #Caregiving #AgingInPlace #AgingServices 

On Health Futures: Taking Stock in You, Bob Roth speaks with advocate and operator Fady Sahhar about what it will take to care for America’s rapidly aging population. They explore why home must be the center of care, the “dignity of risk,” and how families can thrive with the right supports. Topics include the caregiver workforce, value-based care, payer–provider collaboration, ADA/home modifications, and fast-moving assistive and smart-home tech, from remote monitoring to creative fixes like 3D-printed parts. Practical, hopeful, and focused on solutions that keep people safe, independent, and engaged at home.#HealthFutures #FadySahhar #AgingInPlace #HomeCare #Caregiving #SeniorCare #ValueBasedCare 

Host Bob Roth welcomes Dr. Ned Stolzberg, Medical Director of Hospice of the Valley, for an eye-opening conversation about what hospice truly means. Far from being just a place, hospice is a philosophy of care that focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life, most often delivered at home. Dr. Stolzberg shares his personal journey into hospice medicine, dispels common myths, and explains how earlier referrals can help families avoid unnecessary hospital visits while gaining vital support. Listeners will learn about the full range of services, from nurses and aides to equipment, counseling, music therapy, and more.#HospiceCare#EndOfLifeCare#PalliativeCar#AgingInPlace#SeniorCare#Caregiving#FamilyCaregivers

Home Instead franchisee Debbie Gross joins Bob Roth to share her family’s dementia journey, from a sudden diagnosis to keeping her father at home with compassionate caregivers. Debbie explains what families don’t know at the start, how to build the right support team, why fall prevention and physical therapy matter, and where to find resources. #HealthFutures #Caregiving #DementiaCare #AgingInPlace #HomeCare #FamilyCaregivers  

In this episode of Health Futures: Taking Stock in You, Bob Roth sits down with Todd Larson of HonorHealth to explore his remarkable career path from serving as a Scottsdale police officer to leading healthcare innovation. Larson shares how law enforcement shaped his understanding of caregiving, particularly in behavioral health, aging, and dementia care. He discusses the pioneering Family Advocacy Center model, HonorHealth’s deep community partnerships, and the cutting-edge Innovation Lab that’s redefining patient care. From smart home health devices to workforce efficiency tools, Larson highlights how technology and collaboration are transforming the future of healthcare and caregiving.   #HealthFutures #HonorHealth #HealthcareInnovation #AgingInPlace #HomeHealth #ElderCare #Caregiving #DementiaCare #BehavioralHealth #PatientCenteredCare #InnovationInHealthcare #SmartHealthTech #ArizonaHealthcare

Bob Roth welcomes healthcare defense attorney Paul Sheston to discuss protecting older adults from scams, elder abuse, and preventable harm. From high-stakes trial stories to practical prevention tips, Paul shares how his firm defends care providers, advocates for vulnerable seniors, and leverages technology to reduce risks like falls. Listeners will gain valuable strategies to safeguard loved ones and learn why documenting positive outcomes is key in healthcare. #HealthFutures #CypressHomeCare #ElderCare #SeniorSafety #HealthcareLaw  

In this episode of Health Futures: Taking Stock in You, Bob Roth speaks with Laura Ellis and Leah Echeverri, co-owners of Eminence Medical Clinic. They share how their mobile primary care practice delivers personalized, in-home medical services for patients of all ages, eliminating barriers to care, preventing hospital visits, and supporting families through a team-based, collaborative approach. From chronic condition management to urgent visits and preventive care, Laura and Leah explain how they’re redefining what it means to put patients first.#HealthFutures #PrimaryCare #HomeHealth #ElderCare #MobileClinic #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCenteredCare #HomeVisits #PreventiveCare #ArizonaHealthcare

On this episode of Health Futures: Taking Stock in You, Bob Roth sits down with Dr. Ganesh Gopalakrishna of Banner Alzheimer’s Institute to explore the latest breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research, including FDA-approved treatments and global clinical trials. They also dive into the emotional toll of caregiving, the power of community support, and how new CMS programs like GUIDE are reshaping dementia care. A must-listen for families, caregivers, and advocates navigating this complex disease.#AlzheimersAwareness #DementiaSupport #HealthFutures #GeriatricPsychiatry #CaregivingMatters #BrainHealth #CMSGuideProgram #ClinicalTrials #NeurodegenerativeDiseases #AgingWell #BannerAlzheimers

Attorney Caleb Lihn and licensed social worker Jenny Krulewich of the Lihn Law Group join host Bob Roth to discuss their holistic, client-centered approach to elder law and life care planning. From estate planning and special needs trusts to navigating Arizona's long-term care system (ALTCS), they highlight the importance of advocacy, community, and proactive support for aging adults and their families. Jenny shares her role in bridging care gaps, while Caleb recounts fighting bureaucratic red tape for vulnerable clients.  #ElderLaw #LifeCarePlanning #EstatePlanning #ALTCS #SpecialNeedsTrusts #AgingWell #Caregiving 

Bob Roth sits down with Nathanial Findlay, CEO of Lifeguard Health, to explore how Wi-Fi-powered, non-invasive technology is transforming care for older adults. Inspired by his own mother’s care journey, Findlay developed a discreet, data-driven system to detect wellness changes and prevent crises, empowering families, caregivers, and agencies alike. From remote monitoring to AI-generated alerts and even drone-assisted response, this episode unveils a future of aging that’s safer, smarter, and more connected. #HealthFutures #HomeCareInnovation #AgingInPlace #LifeguardHealth #SeniorCareTech   

Entrepreneur and changemaker Sidnee Peck joins Bob Roth to discuss Heirloom Communities, a new intergenerational housing model designed to tackle isolation among older adults and foster youth. From her work in dementia care to women’s health innovation, Sidnee shares how personal experience and entrepreneurial spirit are shaping a future where human connection is at the core. Tune in for a powerful conversation about community, purpose, and reimagining aging in America. #HealthFutures #AgingWithPurpose #IntergenerationalLiving #HeirloomCommunities #SeniorCare 

In this episode of Health Futures, Bob Roth welcomes Serena Dang, founder of Vali Health, for a powerful conversation on caregiving, purpose, and innovation. Serena shares how her journey from rural China to Wall Street, and a deeply personal loss, led her to launch tech-driven solutions that support caregivers and home care agencies. From founding an audio-based platform to reduce loneliness among older adults to building AI tools that streamline scheduling and communication, Serena is reshaping how we care for our aging population with empathy, technology, and heart. #HealthFutures #ElderCare #HomeCareInnovation #AgingWithDignity #ValiHealth #AIinHealthcare #CaregiverSupport

Dr. Vin Jain of Synergy Health 360 joins Bob Roth to discuss the future of healthcare, where prevention, personalization, and whole-person wellness take center stage. From his training under Dr. Andrew Weil to launching an innovative membership-based model, Jain shares how Synergy Health 360 is reshaping primary care by focusing on mind, body, and spirit. Learn how technology, health coaching, and community-based care can empower patients to live healthier, longer lives, starting at home.  #HealthFutures #SynergyHealth360 #PrimaryCareReimagined #SeniorHealth

Host Bob Roth is joined by Andrew Dubler of Home to Stay and Gary Skole, CEO of AlzBetter, to explore how tech and training are transforming dementia care. Dubler shares his journey into home care, while Skole recounts the challenging client that led to creating AlzBetter. They dive into the CMS GUIDE program, caregiver respite, and how tools like AI and virtual coaching are improving outcomes for families and agencies alike. As the aging population grows, the trio looks at how innovation and compassion can help more seniors thrive safely at home. #HealthFutures #SeniorCare #DementiaCare #HomeCare #AlzBetter #AIinHealthcare #CaregiverSupport #AgingInPlace #CMSGUIDE #Podcast  

In this episode of Health Futures: Taking Stock in You, host Bob Roth sits down with health tech entrepreneur and Brightwood Health CEO Josh Komenda. Josh shares his journey from disrupting transportation to revolutionizing home care through technology and heart. Discover how Brightwood is using smart tech and passionate caregivers to help seniors age in place safely, stay active, and live with dignity. They also discuss the challenges of building a dedicated team, scaling with care, and why starting home care earlier can lead to better outcomes. Tune in for insights on the future of compassionate, tech-driven senior care. #HomeCare #SeniorCare #HealthTech #AgingInPlace #Caregiving #BrightwoodHealth #TechInnovation #ElderCare #HealthcareLeadership #AgingWithDignity

Cole Marvin, Executive Director of Friendship Village of Tempe, joins Bob Roth to share how his community is redefining senior living with rooftop pickleball courts, a public restaurant and nano-brewery, and a culture built on fun and connection. He also opens up about his personal journey as a caregiver during his father’s double lung transplant, offering insight into the heart behind his leadership. #SeniorLiving #AgingWithPurpose #CaregivingJourney #PickleballLife #ActiveAging #AlzheimersAwareness #SeniorCommunity

In this inspiring episode of Health Futures: Taking Stock in You, host Bob Roth welcomes back K.C. Kanaan, co-founder and CEO of Envoy America, for his fifth appearance. Together, they explore how purposeful senior transportation is transforming lives, through faith-based partnerships, veteran hiring, and compassionate companionship. K.C. shares powerful stories from Holocaust Remembrance Day, highlights Envoy’s Veterans First campaign, and discusses how relationships, not just rides, are the foundation of meaningful aging. A must-listen for anyone passionate about dignity in aging, caregiving innovation, and human connection in a rapidly evolving world.    #SeniorCare #VeteransFirst #FaithInAging #CompassionateCare #HealthyAging #HolocaustRemembrance #HomeCare #TransportationWithDignity #HealthFutures #EnvoyAmerica #AgingWithPurpose #CaregiverSupport    

Dr. Anna Burke of Barrow Neurological Institute joins Bob Roth to explore groundbreaking advances in Alzheimer’s care, from monoclonal antibody treatments and AI-powered diagnostics to revolutionary blood tests and prevention-focused clinical trials. Learn how early detection and lifestyle choices are reshaping the future of brain health. #AlzheimersAwareness #BrainHealth #ClinicalTrials #EarlyDetection #MonoclonalAntibodies #DementiaCare #AIinHealthcare #BarrowNeurological #HealthFutures