The What's Next Longevity Innovation Summit is almost here - December 12-13!

You still have time to register at the early rate for the What’s Next Longevity Innovation Summit, taking place at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, December 12-13, 2023. Thought leaders will network and tackle topics such as:

• The Critical Role of Family Caregivers and Policies to Support Them
• Innovations in Public Policy at the National, State and Local Levels
• What Investors are Looking For
• AI and the Future of Care Work
• Innovative Approaches to Chronic Conditions
• Hospital to Home: What’s Next in the Care Continuum
• And more!

The early rate deadline is October 31. Click here to learn more and register.

Episode 55: You and Your Library — The Missoula Public Library has been named the best public library in the world and is so much more than shelves lined with books. Mary and Fred are joined by Abe Abramson, who has recently stepped away from the board of the library foundation, and Vivid-Pix CEO Rick Voight to chat about how libraries are evolving with new services and programs.

Check out the full list of What's Next Living Longer Better Smarter episodes.

Funding News

• Midi Health, a women’s midlife healthcare company, raised $25 million in Series A funding led by Google Ventures.  
• SilverAssist, a leading provider of senior care resources and solutions, acquired Oasis Senior Advisors and is expanding its white glove services.
• Chronic musculoskeletal pain management platform, FlexifyMe, raised $1 million in Seed funding led by Flipkart Ventures. 
• SafeRide Health, a provider of life-sustaining care to Medicare Advantage and Medicaid patients, raised an undisclosed amount in Series C funding led by Sands Capital. 
• Commons Clinic, a health provider of care for spine,orthopedics, and pain management, raised $19.5 million in Series A funding led by RA Capital Management. 
• Lottie, a UK-based eldercare online marketplace, raised $21 million in Series A funding led by Acel and General Catalyst.

Family Caregivers Recognized as Part of Care Infrastructure

Family caregivers have long labored in obscurity, often overlooked by policymakers and health care providers alike. But, perhaps for the first time ever, there are encouraging trends that this previously “invisible army” is now being considered an integral part of our nation’s care infrastructure. Nancy LeaMond, AARP’s Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer, highlights some of these recent developments to support the needs of family caregivers across the country in her new blog. Read more here.

ZNest Acquires Odom Senior Care

ZNest.com, a platform that simplifies the way families find senior living options, acquired Odom Senior Care, which was launched by two-time NBA Champion and former reality TV star Lamar Odom.  As part of the deal, Odom will assume the position of Chief Creative Officer at ZNest.  ZNest has also expanded its advisory board to include nine of the largest institutional owners of senior housing.

Empowering Older Adults for a Brighter Future

Learn how GetSetUp is revolutionizing the well-being of older adults with our innovative virtual classes. Explore the impactful Washington Case Study and listen to insights from Darlene, a learner from the Area Agency on Aging 4 in Sacramento, CA, and the inspiring journey of Migdalia, a New Yorker who found GetSetUp through her SilverSneakers membership. Discover how partnering with GetSetUp can help you share your empowering message to older adults as Home Chef did in their sponsored article on our blog, highlighting how home-cooked meals can help improve older adults' lives. Join us in reshaping the narrative of aging.

1843 Captial’s Tracy Chadwell Keynote Speaker at Matter Conference

On October 26, 2023, Matter will be holding the 2023 Accelerating Innovation in Aging Demo Day, where 1843 Capital’s Founding Partner Tracy Chadwell will be delivering the keynote address. This virtual conference will also include pitches from six companies for the chance to win $10,000.

Botco.ai Presents at Smash Conference

At the Smash Conference, Botco.ai led a round table on Using GenAI to Boost Census and Staff Retention. Botco.ai also released a comprehensive senior living resource collection, available here.

Ziegler LinkAge

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have proposed new staffing mandates for long-term care facilities. While many facilities will struggle to meet these minimum standards, there is some lead time that will allow facilities to plan and, hopefully, the workforce development system to train these workers. Learn more.

Books, News, and Reports

• The AARP Public Policy Institute has launched the fifth edition of the Long-Term Services and Supports State Scorecard along with LTSS Choices, an initiative to assess the US long term care system across several indicators spanning affordability, access, choice, safety, quality, caregiver support, and community integration.
• A new study led by The Commonwealth Fund shows that low-income seniors face deceptive Medicare marketing more than their higher-income counterparts. 
• Rippl, a senior focused mental health startup is partnering with Harvard Medical School affiliate McLean Hospital to develop a groundbreaking dementia caregiver training model. 
• According to the most recent census data, 14.1% of older American adults are living in poverty reported in a statement by the National Council on Aging (NCOA). 
• Read the latest industry book, Difficult Aging in Place Conversations: What Industry Experts Have to Say.