Learn more from an interview with Steve McCrocklin featured in the summer edition of Today's Transitions magazine with the focus on Intentions. Diagnosed with dyslexia as a child Stephen, and Claudia who is his wife and business partner, co-founded Langsford Learning Acceleration Centers. More information available at weteachreading.com. Elizabeth Rhodus, Ph.D., discusses the pilot program "Healthy Brain Aging Across the Bluegrass" which she is leading as part of the mission of UK's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging & Alzheimer's. For more information, please email [email protected] or call 859.257.5562.

Conclusion of our interview with Kentucky Secretary of State Michael G. Adams who discusses how to register, check or change voter registration online voter portal GOVOTEKY.com. Other topics discussed include emphasizing the need for 15,000 precinct workers for May 17th Primary Elections. For more information visit GOVOTEKY.com.

On December 10, 2021, an EF3 tornado with wind speeds between 136 to 165 mph ripped across 227 miles, 200 of them on the ground taking lives and destroying several communities in the western part of Kentucky. AARP Foundation is providing a total of $1 million in grants for 10 agencies providing support for tornado victims. This Special Edition of "Aging With Grace 55+" focuses on how residents in the affected areas can access these much needed funds for rebuilding lives, homes, and shattered communities. Guests: Carla Brown, Executive Director Community Action of Southern Kentucky (Bowling Green) / $50,000.00; Jill Collins, Director of Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living / $50,000.00; and Charlotte Whittaker, President of Kentucky AARP.

Retirement related worries cover many different aspects of life after paychecks end. Preserving wealth becomes a major concern given Americans age 55+ will spend one third of their life in retirement.

Individuals supplementing their retirement with Social Security and other income streams continue to view annuities as a potentially attractive option. However, the fear factor sometimes prevents those over age 55 from risking any type of investment and those who do fall into four categories. In Part One of a Two Part series David Lau, founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, discusses two of the four typical investor personalities: (1) The Risk Adverse (not one penny in any type of investments) and (2) The Follower (whatever is easiest or most comfortable) in using annuities to enhance retirement plans. Seasoned writer Lucy M. Pritchett shares short trip ideas for seniors. Episode 6 concludes with the story of a determined young man who despite numerous failures built a recognized brand for shoppers.

Kentucky Secretary of State Michael G. Adams discusses a new online Voter Services Portal, absentee drop-boxes for ballots and other topics while also emphasizing the need for 15,000 precinct workers for May 17th Primary Elections. For more information visit GOVOTEKY.com.

Part 2 of an interview with OBGYN specialist Dr. William T. "Bill" Baker. Dr. Joanne Berryman reflects on the trajectory of her career in healthcare from nurse to senior VP and later CEO of a nationally recognized hospital and rehabilitation center. Including a stint in higher education as a University Provost. AARP Historian Emerita Lilly Liu shares more "Pearls of Wisdom" collected from writings and musings of Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus (1884- 1967), educator, fierce fighter for rights of elders and founder of AARP.

At age 60 + Mike Thompson shares his on going experiences hiking the entire 2,000 mile Appalachian Trail. Jeanne Freibert from JeanneFreibertStudio.com shares background and training for her creative artwork and Dr. William T. "Bill" Baker discusses life after 40-years as an OBGYN.

Most people know her as Miss America 2000. Throughout her life Heather French Henry has also been an advocate for veterans. As the daughter of a Vietnam veteran, she has passionately assisted and honored those who served our country. Season 2 / Episode 1 also includes a discussion of free services for citizen soldiers. In addtion to a few movie set pieces and various costumes from the classic movie "White Christmas". Now a fixture at the Rosemary Clooney Museum located in northern Kentucky, this 1954 American musical romantic comedy film tells the story of former Army buddies (Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye) puting on a show with a sister act ( Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen) to save their general's hotel in Vermont..

Gerry Harrah shares her passion decorating living spaces for victims of spousal abuse, former drug addicts, alcoholics and others on the fringes of society. Jacqueline Teague, 17, and Amelie Beck, 15, created VaxConnectKY which has so far helped 2,000 non-computer savvy senior citizens register on line for the COVID 19 vaccination. David Lau, founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners shares simplicity of annuities as a possible investment tool for retirement. Despite numerous setbacks the remarkable story of the 17-years Soichi Honda invested in building a multi-billion dollar motorcycle and automobile company.

Retiree Mona Loy shares fond memories including journals and train logs written by her Great Grandfather from 1919 - 1931. In the segment "Starting Over" former marketing executive Elaine Davis discusses finally pursuing her passion for painting what she calls affordable art.