Making the holiday season brighter for senior citizens

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Many people will be celebrating the holidays with their families for the first time in a few years.

One group of people needs more attention than ever: our aging loved ones.

Dr. Macie Smith, a gerontologist with Synergy Home Care, joined Action News' "Brighter News" on Wednesday.

Watch the video above to see the interview.

Catch "Brighter News" everywhere you stream the 6abc app weekdays at 7:30 a.m.