If this is your first time tuning in, welcome to the second episode of bOLDer People, a podcast where we explore the dynamic lives of elders in southwestern Indiana so we can listen, learn, and be inspired.  In this episode, we interview Mrs. Sandy Lasher, an active community member in Evansville, IN. Mrs. Lasher is a board member of SWIRCA &amp; More, a former teacher and administrator for the Diocese of Evansville, and an advocate for older adults in the area. In this episode, we cover several key topics including:Stigmas around retirement [6:06]Forming new friendships as an older adult [16:29]Advice for future retirees [26:39]And lots more! Click here to get connected with bOLDer People!

]Forming new friendships as an older adult [16:29]Advice for future retirees [26:39]And lots more! Click here to get connected with bOLDer People!

Janeane Vickers & the Patchwork of Life

bOLDer People is a production of the University of Southern Indiana exploring the dynamic lives of older adults in southwestern Indiana and highlighting initiatives of the USI Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. So, let’s listen, learn, and be inspired by their stories of triumph, love, uncertainty, perseverance and much more. Welcome to the bOLDer People podcast.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of an award totaling $3,691,706 million with zero percentage financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.