Aging in Style with Lori Williams is a positive and uplifting podcast with the goal of inspiring people of all ages to live their best life. Hosted by senior living expert Lori Williams, this show provides education and resources on all aspects of senior living. You will meet inspirational seniors, who are aging with grace and making the most of their senior years. Be ready to change your bias about age, reinvent yourself, and live a more meaningful life!
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 3 days 11 hours 49 minutes
181. 10 Ways To Keep Your Brain Sharp to Prevent Cognitive Decline: Replay
How can I prevent cognitive decline?
Try the Alzheimer Association’s 10 ways to love your brain
The new year is underway, and many have begun new goals in physical fitness. Physical health is important, but an often-overlooked part of the body is our brain. Just like a workout regimen, there are everyday activities you can do to help your brain health – which also play a big role in dementia and Alzheimer’s prevention...
180. Everything you need to know about Reverse Mortgages: Replay
What should I know about reverse mortgages?
True or false: If you move to a reverse mortgage, you will have to give up title to your home. False! You keep title to your home and continue to control the property, just as you would with a different type of mortgage. There’s no impact on your income taxes or credit at all, and actually, it can be a versatile tool to help you live a better life...
179. Flower Mound Senior Prom: An Intergenerational Prom benefitting the YMCA
What is the Flower Mound senior prom? We’re diving into a fun topic that I’m asked about all the time: the Senior Prom in Flower Mound. My producer Ana joins me as we discuss this successful community event. The senior prom started more than 10 years ago and was known as the ‘second time around prom’ for those who missed prom the first time around. Although this event fell apart during the pandemic, we revived it with the local YMCA in 2023 with a ‘Love Boat’ theme...
178. Can I bring my furniture to senior housing? Ask Lori
“Can I bring furniture to senior living?” is a common concern many seniors face when transitioning to a senior community. Each location is different, but senior apartments, independent living, and assisted living communities allow you to bring furniture. If you’re moving to memory care or residential care homes, furniture is often provided or limited...
177. The Essential Binder: Your ultimate resource to organizing your important documents!
Why do I need an Essential Binder?
It’s a godsend when families have all their information ready in case the unthinkable happens. You might remember our guest Lynne Von Villas in episode 39, “Getting organized! Creating a Binder of Essential Documents for Aging Parents.” She returns to the podcast to continue giving amazing advice on the critical information you’ll need not only for your loved ones’ end-of-life care, but also for the care of anyone in your family...
176. Help! Mom isn't happy with her senior living community - what are my options?
You’ve taken all the necessary steps to move your loved one into senior living - only to discover they don’t like it. What do you do if your loved one wants to move?
As a senior living expert, I’ve seen this situation happen a few times and have tips to help:
· To reduce your odds of choosing the wrong community, I recommend working with a senior placement advisor or another professional who can help you make an informed choice...
175. What you need to know about being a long-term care advocate for your loved one
Stroke recovery is a rollercoaster. It’s easy to think there’s just the stroke itself and the recovery afterward. However, we’re going to hit speed bumps. Just when I thought things were starting to get more stable, Mark got sick with a stomach virus and had a seizure on January 3rd. He was dehydrated and had a high fever, and seeing someone have a seizure was terrifying. He was hospitalized for several days and then had to go back to rehab...
174. Ask Lori: Veterans's Aid and Attendance program most frequently asked questions
’m a veteran, can VA help me pay for senior living?
You’re in luck. Did you know the VA Aid and Attendance benefit can help pay for some types of senior living?
The VA has many different programs out there, so it can be a bit complicated. VA Aid and Attendance is specifically designed to help veterans who need assistance with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, mobility, etc...
173. 5 reasons to use senior placement services, plus 3 determining factors to pick one: Replay
Why should I use a senior placement service for myself or my loved one?
There are 5 reasons to work with a senior placement service, and 3 things to consider when choosing the right locator service.
When you’re researching senior living for yourself or a loved one, it can be a challenging and time-consuming process...
172. The 4 types of families we help in our senior placement service
After 17 years in senior living, I've witnessed thousands of families navigating the emotional rollercoaster of finding the right care for their loved ones. Through it all, I’ve come to identify the 4 types of families: the deniers, the always-yes, the dysfunctional family, and the guilt-ridden family...