Spa and wellness industry icon Deborah Szekely, co-founder of the iconic Rancho La Puerta in Mexico, will appear on a new US Public Broadcasting Service television show, ‘Senior Moments.’

Hosted by health explorer and author Debra Koerner (known on-screen as Debra K) – who also co-founded continuing education and consulting company imassage, Inc. and is former executive director of Destination Spa Group – the show aims to “healthify” the nation and focuses on healthy ageing. Koerner said she believes the spa industry plays a vital role in this journey, and has valuable stories that need to be told.

“When I began thinking about segments for ‘Senior Moments,’ the story of 94-year-old Deborah Szekely immediately came to mind,” said Koerner. “I have always held the desire to share her story with a larger audience.”

Hospitality management software company ResortSuite has underwritten the show, and the International Spa Association is supporting it by helping cover crew travel costs to segment locations. Skin Authority is also on-board as the show’s exclusive skincare partner.

“We have to do something right now to empower and educate our older population to keep them healthy and in their homes for as long as possible,” said Koerner, who is also executive producer of the show. “‘Senior Moments’ will help our older adults and their caretakers set a path toward wellness, and stop the crisis we are heading toward as our older population pressures our healthcare system.”

Koerner launched her first show, ‘The Journey into Wellbeing,’ in 2013. The ‘Senior Moments’ crew will also travel to Tennessee to spend time at Dollywood, where a large portion of the workforce is over age 55.

“We’ll talk about initiatives at the theme park to help employees stay active and feel valuable for longer,” said Koerner.