Thatcher continues her influence with the magic of Meryl Streep in later life. The message and story transform her physical silence into a resonant voice for all as we age. How will we honor and respect the continuing lives of persons with unique abilities? As the increase in aging numbers washes across the world, the stories and lives of all have value and importance no matter how they become filtered.

Dementia. Even the word chills conversation. Dementia needs to be understood better. Active adults live with dementia and enjoy vibrant life. Understand, don’t shun or retreat. Alzheimer’s Disease will do that for you, but what’s the rush.

A good message from Jack and Ira, filmmakers from the UK.

This show provides a sampling of upcoming shows that are aired on over 225 community access stations across America. See why we’ve become the most popularly downloaded community access TV show in the country according to www.pegmedia.org.

The goal on Graceful Aging is to inform, educate, and entertain. Our guests are experts in their field and motivated to share their expertise with you.

Host Gregory Bator uses his extensive professional experience as a lawyer specializing in elder care matters for 30 years to bring out the best in each guest. You’ll be pleased to watch how the conversation on each show advances your understanding of challenging topics. You’ll laugh, think, and be inspired to improve your life.

Why I Hug is a lesson for any caregiver. Listen and watch closely to the magic in this personal account of caregiving. This talented nurse articulates qualities that keep her smiling. Her eyes provide a window into the love she feels and receives from those she touches.

Nurse Josefina Khai may not possess all of the words to express her thoughts,her heartfelt story is good in any language.

Thanks to Hachisu, the Producer of this film project called Before We Forget.

Loving Hearts and Opening Minds
Life is about moments. The more good moments we have, the happier we are. The same is true when afflicted with Alzheimer’s.
Friendly Visitor Peggy Bottger talks about her relationship with Jerry and Doris Davis, the latter of which has been dealing with dementia and Alzheimer’s for the past 6 years. Jerry talks about how Peggy has helped both him and Doris through this difficult time.

The Council on Aging from Orange County created this lovely piece and has much more to share. Please visit them.

(Note: please be patient with the slow load of this delicate touching film. It is worth waiting for.) Lost Down Memory Lane is by Klara Van Es about 8 elderly ladies who suffer from Alzheimers. They tell themselves how they experience the disease, while they still can..

A production by Associate Directors (BE) and Memphis Film&Television (NL)

Car Clubs Rev Up Memory. Here’s the Graceful Aging Challenge: marshal your local car club and link it to a senior community. Start the engines down memory lane and power up the smiles. Turn it into a video and submit. Your’s may be featured here.

Our inspiration for the challenge are the South Bay Cruisers help participants of The George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers ride back in time on a breezy summer afternoon.

“From his Window” is a touching video. Alzheimer’s disease has an odd way of stirring memories. Often I wonder whose memories are stirred more by the disease. Here is a stirring video from the Life in the Years music initiative. Thanks to the Moore Center for this video. The Moore Center creates opportunities for a good life.

The Power of Music on Alzheimer’s is pleasantly surprising. Melody, words, tune, and more are excellent tools to accomodate the effects of the Alzheimer’s disease. Here is an engaging video from our friends in Canada.

Behind every person with Alzheimer’s disease, there are hundreds of people dedicated to helping. The Alzheimer Society is the leading not-for-profit health organization working nationwide to improve the quality of life for Canadians affected by Alzheimer’s disease and advance the search for the cause and cure.

C.O.P.E.ing With Dementia: Communicate, Organize, Prioritize & Energize. Reduce the stress and struggle from this consuming disease.