A special night of prime time programming on Wednesday, August 12, from 7-9 p.m., will offer solutions to the financial struggles Arkansas's senior citizens face, highlighted by a two hour, viewer call-in with a panel and phone bank ofexperts on hand for immediate response.

Protecting the Health and Finances of Arkansas's Seniors is hosted by Pamela Smith of KATV Channel 7.

Guests will include:

• David Goodson, Assistant Director of the Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Aging and Adult Services
• Melissa Simpson, SHIIP Director, Arkansas Insurance Department
• Herb Sanderson, AARP Arkansas Associate Director of Advocacy
• Cheri Lattimer, Executive Director Case Management Society of America
• Heath Abshure, Arkansas Securities Department Commissioner
• Hank Klein, AARP Arkansas Lead Volunteer for Consumer Protection
• Carl Irico, Senior Financial Advisor Ameriprise Financial
• Jim DePriest, Arkansas Deputy Attorney General
• Pat Williams, an engaged senior Arkansan
• Sally Johnson, Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care.