bernie isam so glad modeling what it takes to be vibrant. oneistory is a fairly long is a geritol just -- as a gerontologist. itas at oklahoma state and worked under two governors -- and worked under two governors in oklahoma. something that galvanized my experience was having been raised by by grandparents. i have had an affinity to take care of older adults always. host: how long have you been with hhs and what did you do before you had this job? guest: i started in 2017. i made the transition to washington, d.c. after a senate confirmation and prior to that i was in that state role that i mentioned. governormeone -- the was someone supportive of making the transition. this was an opportunity to take my work to the federal level. hhs.gov/aging is where you can go to learn more about lance robertson and his work. taking your phone calls this morning. special phone line for those 65 and older (202) 748-8000. for everyone else, (202) 748-8001. this is dale out of jackson new jersey. caller: good morning. i am 68 years old, but i am also a fam