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Helping the Elderly

Intimate, personal revelations about aging from diverse 50+ Americans, with commentary by nationally recognized experts on aging-related issues. Innovative show format includes in-person interviews, lifestyle clips, viewer-supplied home video clips and excerpts from video calls.

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Helping the Elderly

Season 2 Episode 207 | 26m 46s | CC

Boomer Quiz: Rita Moreno. In our Boomer Passion segment, Claire volunteers with the elderly. Gwendolyn, a Black woman, travels the world solo. Harvey shares his gift of desperation about alcohol. Twyla sings jazz, paints, and wants to be laid to rest near Yosemite. Viewers share revealing answers to our survey.

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