Aging in Style with Lori Williams

It’s common for people to go home for the holidays, reconnect with parents or older relatives, and notice some worrying changes in their lifestyle or behavior. Maybe your mother is falling more often - or maybe she’s forgetting important information. Some of your concerns may have an easy fix (like a walker), while others need a larger conversation (rethinking their living situation)...

One in 3 adults aged 65 and older fall each year, and less than half speak to their doctor about it. It’s a distressing situation that can cause broken bones and a hospital trip, so it’s worth taking seriously. Unfortunately, many worry about losing their independence if they mention this mishap. There are many reasons falls can happen - and, thankfully, there are countless ways to help prevent this too-common scenario...

How often have you thought, “I’m too old to start something new?” Age shouldn’t define you, especially when it comes to the prospect of starting a new career. More and more seniors are starting new businesses, and some studies even show that as your age increases, so do the odds of your business succeeding.One example of this success comes from Lori’s friend Tricia Spurrier, who has been serving seniors for over 20 years but decided to start her own business at age 45...

Hospice is a word that can bring up many emotions - and misconceptions as well. This week Lori invites Donna French to dispel the myths, who serves as a community liaison with Archway Hospice. With 20 years of senior living experience, she has a wealth of knowledge and a passion for hospice education.Donna explains how hospice isn’t necessarily a last-minute service when death is only days away, and it doesn’t have to be a terrible, sad experience...

People don’t typically look forward to estate planning or discussions about death in general, but it’s a critical conversation to have with loved ones. If there’s a high-stress, emergency situation, families are not in the right mindset to make important financial decisions in that moment. That’s why knowing someone’s wishes for when it's time can make it easier down the road...

Essential oils seem to be everywhere. They’ve been described as helpful, therapeutic and even miraculous by those who have used them to help with their ailments. Studies in the U.K. have also shown they could be helpful for those suffering from dementia.This week Lori welcomes essential oil guru, Joie Bailey - a certified clinical aromatherapist with experience in the senior services industry...

This week’s episode features a very special guest: Lori’s 17-year-old daughter, Abby. She’s a snack cart girl for a senior independent living community (which Lori calls a “cruise ship on land”) and is a great example of the multi-generational connections that can happen between teens and seniors...

There’s been a common theme throughout this podcast: the importance of finding your purpose. Everyone needs a purpose in life regardless of age. Studies show that having a purpose boosts happiness, alleviates loneliness, and even increases longevity.This week Lori discusses how being old or retired doesn’t mean life is over, it just means your purpose may need to change, as it often does in life...

There are 2 common reasons seniors move to senior living: not eating properly and the need for companionship. Chefs for Seniors addresses both.  Dr. Shaneka Baylor is a franchise owner with Chefs for Seniors in Arlington / Grand Prairie. She’s a board-certified geriatric and ambulatory care clinical pharmacist and certified diabetes educator with the motto “Healthy eating can be tasty...

Medicare is a topic that’s often discussed – and often misunderstood. June Kim is a community relations specialist with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas that specializes in Medicare, and she’s here this week to separate the fact from fiction. Though it can be confusing at times, she’s passionate about making healthcare a more approachable, understandable topic for seniors...