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Spouses and partners Lorelle Nelson (79) and Lance Davis (77) talk about their long lives together, Lance's early Alzheimer's diagnosis coupled with his terminal kidney disease, Lance's thoughts on death and the afterlife, and how he finds joy every day.

Kevin Truong (37) speaks with his friend Mariano Ruiz (33) about their shared identity as gay men, their respective coming out stories, and their work in art and activism.

Heather Sher (40) interviews her grandmother, Rheba Sher (89) about growing up above the family bar in Baltimore, adopting two sons, and retiring at 85. Heather and Rheba now live together.

Craig Jurgensen is interviewed by his son John Jurgensen about becoming a doctor, his focus on neurology, specializing in Parkinsons Disease and diagnosing and treating his wife for memory loss in his retirement.

Etelvina Hernandez (81) is interviewed by her daughters, Monica García (47) and Maribel Barrera (45) about her childhood in México, her life in the U.S. and her job with Mary Kay Cosmetics.

Henrietta Lavin (84) talks with her granddaughter, Heidi Miller (40), childhood, her family and children.

Ryan Smith (49) talks to his daughter, Jules Smith (30), about Ryan's illness and Jules's transition.

Karen Luedke (66) interviews her husband, Kurt Luedke (68), along with their daughter, Jenny Officer (32), about Kurt's time as a camp counselor and high school teacher.

Nathan Shapiro (93) is interviewed by his daughter Roberta Shapiro (57) and granddaughter Anya Glandon (19) about his childhood, his time in the army, and his life now.

Fred Weiss (61) speaks with his mother Anna Weiss (94) about her life in Germany and the US.

Conversation partners Manuela Velasquez (24) interviews Ulysses Labilles (61) about his immigration journey to the United States, his father’s impact on his life, dear of his family members, and the importance of his children in his life.

Esther Ressler, age 90, is interviewed by her two daughters, Patty Ressler, age 67, and Adrienne Ressler, age 61. Esther recalls her childhood in Michigan, her marriage, and her experiences raising two daughters.

Sister Rosina Baumgartner, O.S.B. (87) tells her sister in community, Sister Molly Brockwell, O.S.B. (46), of her decision to join the sisters of Mount St. Scholastica and describes the changes she saw in the community with the coming of Vatican...

Mary Weber (63) talks with her friend Ann Mould (67) about their lifelong friendship, their families, and living with Alzheimer's.

Mary Catherine Hess (39) interviews her husband, James Glen Goldsmith (38) about his recovery from two strokes.

Holly Hancock von Guilleaume (47) interviews her mother, Jill Hancock (74) about her childhood, and remember her dad.

Dr. RaShawn Johnson [no age given] and her daughter Tahlor Johnson (20) reflect on their journeys with education, health, and self discovery.

Amelia Alice Vara (87) talks with daughter Mary Hernandez (65) and granddaughter Dawn Leal (37) about her service to her community.

Kathy Mason (78) talks with her grandson Emmitt Tatum (21) about her husband and Emmitt's grandfather, Lou. Kathy and Emmitt reflect on Lou's upbringing, time in the navy and education, and his retirement.

Virginia Fraire [no age given] and Jacob Fraire [no age given] discuss immigration to the United States, growing up in poverty, and the importance of education. Jacob and his family immigrated from Mexico to the United States, where they were...

Christina Wendlek (26) and her mother Constance Wendlek (62) interview Constance's mother Madeline Oliveri (89) about her young life in Brooklyn, becoming one of the first female stockbrokers on the New York Stock Exchange, and meeting and marrying John Oliveri,...

Anita Babineau (84) tells her granddaughter Elizabeth Langley (42) about her childhood on the family cattle ranch and raising six children.

LuAnn Crist Laich (65) interviews her parents, Joseph "Joe" Hauser (92) and Helen Hauser (88), about their childhood, life, careers, and family memories.

Randy Baker (55) sits down with his wife Susan Baker (59) to record memories of how they met, their early life together, and their children -- Randy was recently diagnosed with Frontal Temporal Dementia.