Sam Cradduck brings honest, dignity-centered conversations about aging and caregiving to television, podcasts, stages, and community events. As a gerontologist, author, educator, and co-host of Aging Untold, she helps families and professionals replace uncertainty with practical guidance, deeper understanding, and respect for every person’s voice, choices, dignity, and shared humanity.
Co-host | National weekday television program | Premiered March 2, 2026
Sam serves as one of the program’s aging experts, offering practical, dignity-centered guidance for older adults, caregivers, and families. Full episodes are distributed through Gray Media television stations and streaming platforms.
Guest expert | Season 5 | May 6, 2025
In this episode, Sam joins host Katherine Ambrose to discuss the “Ladder of Care,” helping families understand how care needs can evolve and how to make informed decisions with greater confidence.
Podcast guest | March 25, 2025 | 49 minutes
Sam discusses aging, family caregiving, anticipatory grief, independence, changing relationships, and the value of honest conversations that preserve dignity and agency.
Video podcast guest | Premiered February 3, 2025
Sam joins Valerie Van de Zilver for a conversation about compassionate senior care, maintaining independence, supporting families, and protecting dignity throughout the aging journey.
Podcast and video interview | Relational Advisors
Sam and Mike Rankin explore the emotional, financial, and logistical realities of family caregiving, workplace support for caregivers, sibling dynamics, anticipatory grief, and practical resources.
Video podcast guest | February 26, 2025
“Embracing Life After 60: Supporting Aging Loved Ones with Dignity” explores the joys and challenges of aging, self-care, resilience, caregiving, and supporting loved ones with confidence and compassion.
Long-form video interview | Real Impact Marketing
Sam explains why later-life moves involve far more than real estate. The conversation covers grief, identity, memory, family dynamics, senior living transitions, and practical ways professionals can preserve dignity and trust.
Featured seminar | March 13, 2025 | Botanica, The Wichita Gardens
This 90-minute seminar addressed dementia, family challenges, difficult conversations, caregiving support, hiring help, finances, housing, and the realities families often feel unprepared to discuss.
Featured speaker | July 10, 2026 | Revel Scottsdale
Sam shared stories and practical insights designed to help individuals and families approach aging with greater confidence, connection, and understanding. A public replay was not located during this research.
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