Real Stories

Still here, still me.

People living, laughing, and getting on with it. Told in their own words.

Embrace the Adventures, Follow the Joy

As Lynn navigated cognitive decline, her daughter Allison crafted an unconventional approach: say yes, follow the joy, and let the world surprise them both.

Lisa Poole

Championing systemic change, Lisa is known for saying yes to things that haven't been done yet.

Jim's Journey

From the classroom to the Olympic flame. Meet a math teacher who ran 14 marathons and became an inspirational Olympic torchbearer.

Gerald Still Included His Dad in the Family Business

Knowing that the business meant so much to him, Gerald and his family found ways to involve him every week.

Clive: Beloved Math Teacher Who Coached Champions

Clive was a math teacher and so much more. His disease didn't define him.

Finding Joy in Every Moment: A Granddaughter's Journey with Dementia

Sam Easton's 12-year journey with her grandmother's dementia taught her that love and connection remain constant despite memory changes.

Who Would You Like to See Featured Here?

Tell us about someone who refuses to be defined by their age, or someone who's making aging well possible!

Meet Marilyn

The sharpshooting Mrs. Santa Clause (with a sweet tooth). From competitive sharpshooting to a decade as Mrs. Santa, Marilyn is a versatile force of nature who embodies 'work hard, play hard.'

Grace and Frankie: What Made Them So Refreshing

The show gave people something we almost never see on television: older women being fully human.