Face it. We fear dementia as we age. Yet misplacing our keys and forgetting names is not an automatic sign of the Alzheimer’s illness. This Graceful Aging episode introduces viewers to the illness Alzheimer’s and one of its symptoms, dementia. Our guest from the Alzheimer’s Association of America identifies the phases of the illness and its warning signs.

Turning a good marriage great is the Love Doctor’s prescription on this episode. Dr. Terri Orbuch reveals the results of her 22 year study of 373 marriages and the advice from her new book. Dr. Orbuch is a nationally renowned relationship expert, University Professor, and marriage therapist.

Holidays are a holidaze for many older adults. “Well meaning merriment can easily overwhelm seniors,” say Diane Hischke, a professional geriatric care manager, and Janice Roble, a geriatric social worker. These highly experienced professionals pack this episode with insights and suggestions to make seniors’ holidays merry and bright.

'Hiring Home Care Aides Smartly' gets to the heart of this important subject. Experts from the Visiting Nurses Association answer questions you may have like: 'should I use a friend?'; 'How do I tell if someone is skilled or honest?'; 'how can I tell if an agency is credible?', and much more.

Stop the scams and empower yourself.

Dementia's onset distorts common perceptions around a home. On this show, expert senior memory care specialist Debra Mittelbach looks at everyday items through the dementia prism.

Food is the fuel for life. If food is becoming less pleasurable for you or someone you know, watch this episode. Chef Milford Schofield, an experienced assisted living facility chef, describes his secrets in cooking for seniors. Host Gregory Bator asks about food choices, seasonings, placement, portions , and much more.

Host Gregory Bator asks interesting questions of wonderful guests. Each guest is selected for their experience and knowledge. Guests include professional chefs, skincare specialists, renowned geriatric care managers, home security experts, assistive technology gurus, authors, marriage therapists, dementia specialists, geriatric medical professionals, and many others.