Posts Tagged With ‘ Senior Service ’

,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 cure. Dementia Friendly America (DFA) is a movement that began in September 2015 following the White House Conference on Aging and is based upon Minnesota’s statewide successful initiative, ACT on Alzheimer’s. Joining Dementia Friendly America means... Continue Reading

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 we visited seven local assisted living communities to perform our Easter show. We danced, shared some interesting Easter trivia (did you know the first Easter eggs were RED?) and played Easter hangman. While visiting the 6th assisted living on our list, one of the seniors pointed out that I had misspelled... Continue Reading

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 https://www.loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/ Continue Reading

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 – The potential causes – Treatment plans and the importance of a care partner – Important resources for those with Parkinson’s John draws from the wealth of knowledge from the Parkinson’s Foundation... Continue Reading

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 exercise, enough to keep your heart at an elevated rate. Walking is the #1 way to do this, especially for older adults, followed by swimming. Social Interaction – when you interact with people socially you use different parts of your brain. Note having a conversation with a new person will challenge... Continue Reading

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 to talk about when it comes to senior living, and I’m looking forward to the day when we celebrate 100,000 downloads! THANK YOU for listening…you can find all episodes on my website. Click on the link. https://www.loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/aging-in-style-podcast Originally... Continue Reading

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” as we called it. Seniors receiving Meals on Wheels are typically on limited incomes, and many have furry companions – dogs or cats. There is a need for dog/cat food, treats, toys, dog beds, etc. so we decided to host two fundraisers last week. People were... Continue Reading

Meals on Wheels has been more important than ever the past couple years as seniors have isolated during the pandemic. But what is Meals on Wheels, and how does it work? And how do you or your loved ones qualify? Michelle McMahon is the executive director of Meals on Wheels in Denton County, Texas, and she’s joined by Senior Nutrition Program Manager Kristine Herrera to discuss all the ins and outs of Meals on Wheels. You’ll learn: -How it’s funded – How seniors qualify – How often meals are delivered – What’s included – How the volunteer program works And more. It’s... Continue Reading

Conversations about aging and transitioning into senior living communities aren’t easy for anyone. However, it is imperative that you have these conversations, not just with your spouse, but with your children. The BEST GIFT you can give your family is knowledge of your wishes should you need to transition to an assisted living or memory care community. I’ve spoken with 1,000’s of families over the years that I have worked in senior living, and way too many have no clue about their parents finances or wishes. Unfortunately, most people work from a state of being reactive instead of proactive.... Continue Reading

Your loved one has just been diagnosed with dementia – now what? As Bronwen Zilmer would say, you can’t do it alone, so find your community. As the founder of Oasis, a weekly caregivers’ day out program in Lewisville, Texas, she knows firsthand how important it is. This program was inspired by her experience caring for her father with dementia when she was only 29 years old, and it offers caregivers a 4-hour reprieve. Not only that, but attendees with dementia get to enjoy a program of fun and a sense of community each week. With Senior Living Expert Lori Williams, Bronwen discusses: –... Continue Reading