At 66, Lori McConville has weathered profound loss—the passing of her father, husband, and mother in a five-year span—while navigating decades as a caregiver to her husband, Marty, who lived with chronic kidney disease. In this deeply human conversation, Lori shares what made their marriage joyful, what caregiving really demands, how to advocate inside a complex healthcare system, and why preparation (from documents to difficult conversations) lightens the load for the people we love.

Golden Matters focuses on the Silent Generation (1928-1945) and Baby Boomers (1946-1964) and their caregivers to provide resources, best practices and a community to enable the spoken & unspoken needs of the aging population.

Within each story we explore Golden Matters' key themes of finances, health/mobility, and finding purpose and identity in retirement.

Thank you, Lori!

Conversation with Lori McConville

00:00 — Welcome & Lori’s Introduction

02:00 — From Farm Girl to Radio Host

07:00 — Marriage, Illness & Building a Life Together

11:00 — Running a Business While Caregiving

16:00 — Advocating in Healthcare

20:00 — Mental Strength & the Final Chapter

27:00 — Elder Care, Falls & Long-Term Care Decisions

36:00 — Cultural Views & Workforce Support

42:00 — Planning, Legacy & Difficult Conversations

47:00 — New Beginnings & Finding Joy

53:30 — The Barn Fire Story

Post Show

56:30 — Why Lori’s Story Resonates

57:20 — The Value of a Supportive Friend

58:00 — Journaling Memories Ahead of Time

59:00 — Palliative vs. Hospice

01:00:00 — Long-Term Care Planning

01:01:30 — Saving Voices & Legacies

01:02:15 — Technology & Care Tools

01:03:00 — Affording Care & Employer Support

References

Insurance & Planning

• Find your State Department of Insurance (to explore LTC insurance options or file complaints): NAIC directory. NAIC+1
• A.M. Best financial strength ratings (example referenced on-air: Mutual of Omaha): Mutual of Omaha ratings page; AM Best affirmation note. Mutual of Omaha+1

Care Navigation

• Medicare & Hospice Coverage – what’s included, eligibility, and limits. Medicare

• Medicare & Long-Term Care – what Medicare does not cover (custodial care) and where to get official guidance. Medicare+1
  
• Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living) – find local services by ZIP code. eldercare.acl.gov+1
• AgingCare.com – directories and caregiver community. agingcare.com

Helpful Distinctions & Travel

• • Hospice vs. Palliative Care – Medicare’s distinction and coverage basics; good primer for listeners. Medicare

• Portable Oxygen Concentrators & Air Travel – FAA guidance (PackSafe & acceptance criteria) and TSA page. Federal Aviation Administration+2Federal Aviation Administration+2

Memory-Keeping & Tools Mentioned

• “Healing After Loss” by Martha W. Hickman (daily meditations for grief). HarperCollins
• Tonies / Toniebox (screen-free audio player; you can load custom recordings for kids). tonies®
  

This episode and show notes are for education only and not legal, tax, financial, or medical advice. Always consult qualified professionals for your specific situation.

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