Time to Get Smarter About Growing Older

Durham, NH (August 28, 2025) — What can we do to not just age, but age well? Host Cathleen Toomey tackles this question through candid conversations with experts on the new five-part series SENIORITY AUTHORITY, premiering Monday, September 8^th at 7:30 p.m. on New Hampshire PBS. One theme Toomey recognized early on: a lot of attitudes about aging are as outdated as the eight-track tape.

“Ageism is baked into our culture,” said Toomey, noting that negative attitudes can hold us back from making important decisions. “You are lucky to get older. Aging is a gift not everyone gets to unwrap.”

SENIORITY AUTHORITY explores aging as a time of discovery, growth and possibility while providing actionable ideas on challenges from rightsizing your home, to brain health and how to  find new purpose after retirement.  

The series is based on Toomey’s award-winning podcast, SENIORITY AUTHORITY, which has aired more than 80 episodes featuring national experts. Toomey, an Exeter NH resident, has more than 18 years as a leader at RiverWoods. She started her podcast to answer questions on aging and is now diving deeper with the NHPBS series.

Toomey engages leading experts and authors to provide the latest research and options that are available today. The series includes inspiring everyday people that uncover the emotional, practical and often unexpected sides of aging.

The brand-new season of SENIORITY AUTHORITY will explore:

• Rightsizing | Premieres Monday, September 8 at 7:30 PM
  Discover how Emmy-nominee and host of Hoarders and Filthy Fortunes Matt Paxton says rightsizing frees time, space and spirit.
• Rethinking Aging | Premieres Monday, September 15 at 7:30 PM
  Author and activist Ashton Applewhite challenges ageism and shares simple ways to thrive at every age.
• The Power of Purpose | Premieres Monday, September 22 at 7:30 PM
  Visionary entrepreneur Chip Conley shows how purpose can transform life after retirement.
• Think Strong, Age Strong | Premieres Monday, September 29 at 7:30 PM
  Boost brain health as you age. Host Cathleen Toomey explores expert tips, myths debunked and stories of hope.
• Time to Talk | Premieres Monday, October 6 at 7:30 PM
  Talking about aging and care with loved ones can be awkward or even painful. Learn tips to ease tension and plan with compassion.

“There's a lot more choices now, compared to our parents, and there's a lot more questions,” said Toomey. Her goal is to empower older adults and their families to make the most of their later years. “If you are here, there's more the world needs from you.”

SENIORITY AUTHORITY premieres Monday, September 8 at 7:30 PM on NHPBS. Episodes will also be available to stream free on the PBS App. To learn more about SENIORITY AUTHORITY, visit nhpbs.org/seniorityauthority or watch a preview.

Major funding for the production of SENIORITY AUTHORITY is provided by Road Scholar and by viewers like you.

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