25% of Americans 65+ will fall each year and the likelihood of falling increases with age. Among other risk factors, taking blood thinners increases loss of blood, and bone loss can lead to more fractures.In our first "Factoid" podcast, Marilyn, Sarah and Marie discuss this very relevant topic, and Marilyn offers a few simple tips to help decrease the risk of falling.Links to Check Out:Never Been Old B4 WebsiteConnect With Our Hosts:Dr. Marilyn LakenMarie SolaSarah StaceyFollow us on Facebook:Never Been Old B4 Facebook Page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Marie talks with James Chatham, founder and teacher of the Turning Your Life into Literature workshop series. Special guests Stephen and Mayhan will also join Marie to discuss what they gained from their experience working with Jim and the unexpected bonds that emerged.Jim is a retired Presbyterian pastor and author. He has led churches in Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, and Kentucky, with special devotion to race relations and refugee resettlement.Personal story writing was always a major pursuit, and in retirement, he established his storytelling workshops to motivate others to write stories from their lives. He has led more than 40 such workshops with over 200 participants.In addition to the writing, he cherishes the camaraderie — the mutual appreciation and respect — created by the workshop experience.Links to Check Out:Never Been Old B4 WebsiteLink to Jim’s Book On Personal Storytelling (Moments of Magic)Connect With Our Hosts:Dr. Marilyn LakenMarie SolaSarah StaceyFollow us on Facebook:Never Been Old B4 Facebook Page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our first brief episode of the Never Been Old B4 podcast, you’ll meet our podcast co-hosts Marilyn, Sarah, and Marie. We’ll tell you who we are, give you an overview of the content we’ll be sharing, and tell you how to find us. Our goal is to provide you or the people you care for with education, information, and resources to help navigate the aging process. Like all of us, Never Been Old B4 is a work in progress and we would love to hear from you. Let us know the topics you would like to learn more about, and what information you would find helpful.  Connect With Our Hosts: Dr. Marilyn Laken Marie Sola Sarah Stacey Follow Never Been Old B4: Website: neverbeenoldb4.comFacebook: Never Been Old B4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.