1. After watching the video, answer the following questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tLkfbiqC34

a. How would you define successful aging?

b. How do Tennessee seniors rank in health?

c. What makes life meaningful for an 85 year old? For you? Similarities or differences you notice?

d. List one thing that made you feel hopeful about aging from this episode.

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDFUqnkm6Ak

After watching, reflect on steps you believe we can take as a society to help eliminate loneliness and isolation for our elders.

3. Answer the following questions in your reflection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvge5DMscPg

a. How can we better combat loneliness in our elders?

b. During the current COVID-19 quarantine, what are extra challenges facing residential facilities regarding social relationships and connection?

c. How can we better support elders who identify as LGBTQ as they age?

d. Anything you saw in the elders spotlighted that challenges some of the preconceptions you may have around aging and companionship and intimacy?

e. Share any additional reflections on this episode.

4.Find a story or video of an elder that defies the typical stereotypes of aging. This can be a video or news article. Include the link. should include:

• Provide a brief summary of the link.
• Provide a statement of why you chose this article or video.
• Provide a discussion of how it changed your perception of aging.
• Citation of the current event.