The deal with DIRECTV will add more than 15 million households nationwide to Retirement Living TV's current reach and double the daily programming available. Retirement Living TV focuses on programming that is geared to the segment of the population that is 55 years of age and older. Currently there are 67 million Americans over 55, and that number will reach 116 million by 2035.

Retirement Living TV's current shows focus on health, finance, politics and society. New shows will explore cooking, travel and fitness. The current shows include:

The Daily Apple which explores the important wellness issues that American’s age 55 and older face every day.

The Art of Living celebrates ordinary people from around the country who are living extraordinary lives doing what they love to do.

The Prudent Advisor informs American’s age 55 and older on how to get the most for their money, discussing everything from health care to travel deals to beauty aids.

The Informed Citizen recognizes that retirees are the most active citizens when it comes to involvement in the political process. Congressional issues that affect American’s age 55 and older - from Medicare to prescription drugs to social security - are discussed on a regular basis.

Healthline promotes the idea that the healthier American’s ages 55 and older are, the more likely they’ll be to enjoy life. This thirty-minute health and medical program equips American’s age 55 and older with the tools that they need to take better control of their own health care.

The Voice highlights social issues important to those ages 55 and older. An engaging interview-based talk show, The Voice is considered the sounding ground for entertainment and information for the 55+ community.