Residential homes are great alternatives to large senior living facilities. They feel like a home because they actually are houses rather than a resort or hotel atmosphere, and there’s often a better ratio of caregivers to residents. There are many reasons why you might choose a residential home over another type of senior living, but […]
With the right tools and support, anyone can overcome barriers and have a life worth living. That’s the goal of occupational therapists – like guest Heidi Huynh, OTR, CTRS. Heidi is an occupational therapist that has spent years working with adults in their 50s and into their 100s in a variety of settings, including senior […]
Searching on your own for a senior living community can be a time-consuming and frustrating endeavor. All too often our agency receives calls from seniors or their adult children who feel completely overwhelmed and frustrated in their search for a senior living community that fits their needs and budget. Here’s a scenario that plays out […]
,Flower Mound, Lewisville, Highland Village According to data from the Alzheimer’s Association more than 6 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s and by 2050 this number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million. Alzheimer’s is one form of dementia (there are more than 120 types of dementia) for which there is currently no […]
I am fortunate to have many friends who also work with seniors in my community. We all love to serve seniors, and we love to have fun. Every holiday we put together a “show” that we take on the road. We like to say we are not professional entertainers, but we are entertaining! This week […]
I had the honor of being a presenter on Table Talk this week. I was asked to talk about the different types of senior living options available, red flags that it’s time to move, and how to ease the transition. Click the link to watch the entire presentation. (or watch it below) Originally Published on […]
It’s estimated that Parkinson’s disease affects 1 million Americans. Ninety-six percent are diagnosed after age 50, and the incidence of disease increases with age. Since April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Senior Services Expert Lori Williams welcomes the CEO of the Parkinson’s Foundation, John Lehr. John discusses: – What Parkinson’s disease is + the symptoms – […]
You know that your body needs exercise, but did you know it’s CRUCIAL for your brain as well? I recently interviewed Ron Nevelow, with Enlighten Senior Care on my podcast, and he shared the 5 things we all should be doing to work toward (and keep) a healthier brain. Exercise – 30 minutes of aerobic […]
WHOA! 65 episodes and over 10,000 downloads of my podcast, Aging in Style with Lori Williams. I started the podcast last year, while in the midst of the covid shutdown. Thanks to technology, and the best producer ever, I was able to interview my guests virtually. There is pretty much an unlimited amount of topics […]
I love Christmas! The lights, decorations, parties…but my favorite part is the opportunity to help others, especially seniors who are in need, and to bring a bit of joy into their lives. Last week we worked with Meals on Wheels of Denton County to help raise donations for their Senior Paws program… or “Santa Paws” […]
