The Show
Show Summary
Across eight episodes, viewers join Melissa as she meets with a diverse range of seniors, along with their dedicated caregivers. From managing chronic health conditions to coping with loneliness and navigating financial constraints, each individual or family shares their unique journey towards finding the right senior care solutions.
Guided by Melissa’s experience, expertise and compassion, families are introduced to senior care professionals who offer invaluable guidance and support. As the series unfolds, viewers witness the importance of proactive planning and research in avoiding crises and ensuring a smooth transition into senior living or safely aging-in-place.
EPISODES
In development
Episode 1: “Headed for a Fall”
Episode 2: “Not your Grandma’s Nursing Home”
Episode 3: “Finding His Own Way”
Episode 4: “When the Siblings Don’t Agree”
Episode 5: “Mom Needs Memory Care, Dad’s Overwhelmed”
Episode 6: “Proactive but Still Struggling”
Episode 7: “Single Seniors Find Their Way”
Episode 8: “Moving Under One Roof”
PRODUCTION TEAM
Creator/Executive Producer/Host
Melissa Fritz
Executive Producer/Director
Bill Cooper
Operations Manager
Mindy Herron
Associate Producer
Briana Lee
Events Coordinator/Sponsor Liaison
Kirsten Gregerson
Production Assistant
Kyle Jacub
Executive Producer/Consultant
Stu Fritz
Publicist – Newsworthy Communications
Katie Welch Len
TCFF Production Services – Executive Director
Jatin Setia
Entertainment Attorney
Aaron Young, JD, LLM – Young Entertainment Law
PBS North General Manager
Patty Mester
PBS North Production Manager
Nina Fredrickson
PBS North Cinematographer/Editor
Steve Ash
PBS North Cinematographer
Lance Haavisto
PBS North Director of Marketing and Communication
Tom Jamar
