AARP Studios’ “Real People, Real Stories” celebrates older Americans who have made great achievements or had an impact on their community. They include a 64-year-old skateboarding champ, a cowboy who sings to people at the end of their lives, and a woman who uses improv to bring joy to people with dementia. Visit aarp.org/videos/realpeople-stories.

Best-selling author Jodi Picoult will discuss her new book, “By Any Other Name,” in a livestream video at 7:30 p.m. ET December 17 on AARP’s The Girlfriend Facebook page. Go to facebook.com/thegirlfriendletter.

Celebrate the holidays and learn about the music-brain health connection in a virtual performance by singer Kenny Lattimore. The free event, at 8 p.m. ET Dec. 18, requires advance registration at aarpconcerts.org.