AARP Real Possibilities TV

AARP Real Possibilities by AARP Michigan is a weekly TV show airing every Tuesday on ABC 53 in Lansing and Jackson at 9:00 am and ABC 4 West Michigan at noon.

Real Possibilities strives to improve the quality of life for older adults with advice and insights to show life’s real possibilities in Michigan.

All episodes are archived here for you to stream 24/7/365, so enjoy the shows and discover all the real possibilities in store for you!



Real Possibilities TV in 2023

Social Security: Here Today, Here Tomorrow
Real Possibilities TV, Season 6
In this episode of Real Possibilities TV, host Paula D. Cunningham speaks with a panel of guests including the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare's (NCPSSM) CEO Max Richtman and Vonda VanTil of the Social Security Administration to discuss what Social Security means to you & your family. Watch the episode with this link or by clicking the image above.
This episode originally aired on November 28, 2023.

Medicare Open Enrollment
Real Possibilities TV, Season 6, Episode 5
Join host Paula D. Cunningham and special guests Teresa Smith, Regional Coordinator for the Michigan Medicare Medicaid Assistant Program and Xavier Vaughn, Program Manager of Medicare Education at AARP to learn everything you need to know about open enrollment for Medicare, as open enrollment is underway (October 15 through December 7). Click here or on the above image to watch!
This episode originally aired on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

The Gillespie Group and McLaren Health Systems
Real Possibilities TV, Season 6, Episode 7
Join host Paula D. Cunningham and special guests Kirk Ray, President & CEO of McLaren Greater Lansing and Pat Gillespie, Founder & CEO of The Gillespie Group to learn about the new imaging center at McLaren Health Systems. Click here or on the above image to watch!
This episode originally aired on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

Staying Healthy and COVID-free During the Winter Months
Real Possibilities TV, Season 6, Episode 6
Join host Paula D. Cunningham and special guest Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, the Chief Medical Executive of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, as the pair discuss where we are with COVID and what we need to know going into the winter months.
Click here or on the image above to watch!
This episode originally aired on October 17, 2023.

Wharton Center
Real Possibilities TV, Season 6, Episode 3
Join host Paula D. Cunningham and special guest Bob Hoffman, the Public Relations Director for the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, as they talk about the upcoming performances at the Wharton Center this season. Click here or on the image above to watch!
This episode originally aired on October 3, 2023.

Wealth Management and Financial Planning
Real Possibilities TV, Season 6, Episode 4
Join host Paula D. Cunningham and special guest Christopher J. Berry, Esq., the founder and CEO of Castle Wealth Group, as they discuss wealth management and financial planning. Click here or on the image above to watch!
This episode originally aired on September 26, 2023.

Special Episode: Social Security Town Hall: Here Today, Here Tomorrow
Real Possibilities TV, Season 6, Episode 2
In this one-hour feature episode of Real Possibilities TV, host Paula D. Cunningham speaks with the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM) CEO Max Richtman and Vonda VanTil of the Social Security Administration to discuss what Social Security means to you & your family. Watch the town hall here and learn more, with this link.
If you encounter difficulty with the link above, you may also find this program on our YouTube channel.
This episode originally aired on September 19, 2023.

Real Possibilities TV, Episode 601: Emergency Preparedness
Real Possibilities TV, Season 6, Episode 1
Maria Paton, Disaster Program Manager for the Mid-Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross in Michigan joins host Paula D. Cunningham to discuss how the American Red Cross, Mid-Michigan Chapter supports residents in Michigan during disasters, as well as how to best prepare for common disasters in the state. Click here or on the image above to watch!

In this episode of Real Possibilities TV, host Paula D. Cunningham is joined by Dr. Deborah Moerland from FirstLight Home Care of Greater Lansing. Dr. Moerland describes home care and defines the option among the array of long-term care possibilities. Click here or on the image above to watch!
This episode originally aired on August 8, 2023.
For additional resources and information from this episode, visit aarp.org/mi.


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