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November 18, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about working with other professional senior-related services to offer a turn-key solution for you and your family when selling your house and moving to a senior care community. Ben and Steve also discuss how some online reviews may not be accurate or based on an actual experience with the company, so beware of what you read online! Steve reviews what to determine before beginning your search for a senior care community. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #CCRC #SeniorLiving #KansasCitySeniorCare #SeniorCarePlacement #LongTermCare #AssistedLiving #SeniorCareAdvisor #SeniorCareConsultant #SeniorLiving #MemoryCare #ContinuingCareRetirementCommunity #AlzheimersCare
November 11, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Mr. Ron Cherry, Associate Director of National Veteran Services with the National Headquarters of the VFW, about the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit. The Aid and Attendance benefit helps to pay for the high cost of senior care for veterans and the surviving spouse of a veteran. Ron breaks down how to qualify for this valuable benefit, what it pays for, and how much it pays per month. Ron also warns about “Claim Sharks” and offers a much better option to apply for veteran benefits and processing claims. Steve reviews when to consider moving from home to a senior care community, discusses the seasonal demand for senior care, and honors veterans on this Veteran’s Day. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #CCRC #SeniorLiving #KansasCitySeniorCare #SeniorCarePlacement #LongTermCare #AssistedLiving #SeniorCareAdvisor #SeniorCareConsultant #SeniorLiving #MemoryCare #ContinuingCareRetirementCommunity #AlzheimersCare #Veterans #VeteransDay #VA
November 4, 2023: National Broadcast
National Broadcast: Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with The Medicare Whisperer, Mark Squires, about the wonderful world of Medicare. Mark provides important information about some major changes in Medicare you definitely want to know about! Mark explains why choosing the right Medicare plan is SO important, building a shield around your life savings to protect what you’ve worked so hard to accumulate. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #CCRC #SeniorLiving #KansasCitySeniorCare #SeniorCarePlacement #LongTermCare #AssistedLiving #SeniorCareAdvisor #SeniorCareConsultant #SeniorLiving #MemoryCare #ContinuingCareRetirementCommunity #AlzheimersCare #Hospice #Medicare
November 4, 2023: Kansas City Broadcast
Kansas City Broadcast: Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Caryn Hohnholt, Chief Development and Communications Officer from Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care and Oscar Orozco, a therapist from Kansas City-based Resolve Counseling and Wellness and former Grief Support Specialist with Kansas City Hospice. Caryn explains why dealing with loss or anticipated loss is so difficult, especially as we approach the holiday season. Oscar shares some examples and provides some very helpful tools that can help you get through the holidays. Caryn recognizes National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, many helpful resources can be found at KCHospice.org. Steve visits with The Medicare Whisperer, Mark Squires, about the wonderful world of Medicare. Mark provides important information about some major changes in Medicare that you definitely want to know about! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #CCRC #SeniorLiving #KansasCitySeniorCare #SeniorCarePlacement #LongTermCare #AssistedLiving #SeniorCareAdvisor #SeniorCareConsultant #SeniorLiving #MemoryCare #ContinuingCareRetirementCommunity #AlzheimersCare #Hospice #Medicare
October 28, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Bruce Glenn, CIO and Owner of The Glenn Team at Infinitas about the importance of cyber security. Bruce explains the first steps to take to protect your digital information, the importance of a strong password, and provides an excellent resource to keep your identity safe. Bruce also addresses how the Middle East war may affect our financial markets here in the US. Then, Steve visits with Maureen Lester, elder law attorney with Complete Estate and Probate Law. Maureen explains the difference between estate planning and elder law, discusses Medicaid, and the importance of working with an elder law attorney when applying for Medicaid. Maureen also provides an excellent resource to locate an elder law attorney anywhere in the US. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #CCRC #SeniorLiving #KansasCitySeniorCare #SeniorCarePlacement #LongTermCare #AssistedLiving #SeniorCareAdvisor #SeniorCareConsultant #SeniorLiving #MemoryCare #ContinuingCareRetirementCommunity #AlzheimersCare #ElderLaw
October 21, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about the benefits of selling your house “as is” for cash, specializing in WORKING WITH SENIORS who are moving from their house to a senior care community. Ben offers his excellent book “Home Downsizing Secrets” FREE of charge to Senior Care Live listeners! Steve answers the question of when moving to a (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community “should we move to Independent Living or stay home for Independent Living?” and explains the benefits of a Continuing Care Retirement Community. Steve has a loud warning regarding some CCRCs missing a critical type of care! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #CCRC #SeniorLiving #KansasCitySeniorCare #SeniorCarePlacement #LongTermCare #AssistedLiving #SeniorCareAdvisor #SeniorCareConsultant #SeniorLiving #MemoryCare #ContinuingCareRetirementCommunity #AlzheimersCare
October 14, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Chris Dhooghe and James Moburg, owners of a booming company called Bath Wizard, specializing in wet-area remodeling. They discuss a new product and service called “Finish Magic” which is a lower cost option than fully replacing your existing tub or shower. It literally makes your old surfaces new again. If it can protect the space shuttle upon re-entry, it can do wonders for your tub or shower enclosure! You can also replace your old bathtub with a new easy-entry shower and remain independent in your own home for years to come, avoiding an expensive move to a senior care community. Steve directly answers the question of why someone should refer their clients to Senior Care Consulting over a “free” referral service and discusses franchise opportunities with his firm all across America! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Hospice #Franchising
October 7, 2023: National Broadcast
National Broadcast: Listen in as host Steve Kuker answers the important question of “What happens if you run out of money when living in a Senior Care Community?” Don’t miss the myth-busting regarding Senior Care Consulting’s reasonable flat fee-for-service business model. Steve answers the question of why should someone choose Senior Care Consulting over one of the “free” referral services, and explains what it means when using the phrase “find the right fit and best place available”. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Franchising
October 7, 2023: Kansas City Broadcast
Kansas City Broadcast: Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, Dr. Iman William Christians, Director of Grief Programs at KCHPC and Janie Ewell, co-founder of Solace House. They discuss Solace House which was founded 25 years ago to address the need for grief support and healing in the Kansas City area. Solace House is a true community resource available to anyone, and you do not have to be a patient of Kansas City Hospice to participate in their many programs. Don’t miss Janie’s moving story of how it all began. Steve answers the question of why should someone choose Senior Care Consulting over one of the “free” referral services, and explains what it means when using the phrase “find the right fit and best place available”. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Hospice #Franchising
September 30, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker reviews the average cost of Assisted Living and Long Term Care Communities. Don’t miss the “Myth vs Fact” segment where Steve does some myth busting regarding Medicare. Steve has a “Senior Care In The News” report about proposed federally mandated staffing requirements for nursing homes and some of the inherent issues with the proposal. Then, Steve reviews what to determine before beginning your search for senior care. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Franchising
September 23, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Melissa Myers, Financial Advisor with The Glenn Team at Infinitas. Melissa discusses why it’s important for business owners to have a solid financial plan, reviews some unique challenges business owners face, and shares some of the common mistakes they make. You will be very surprised to learn the average age of a small business owner! Steve discusses franchising opportunities with his firm Senior Care Consulting, and why it’s SO important to be proactive when searching for a senior care community. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Franchising https://www.buzzsprout.com/1792914/13658533
September 16, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about working together with other related service providers to provide a turn-key solution for the families they serve. Ben also discusses the ideal candidate to own a HDS franchise and offers Senior Care Live listeners a FREE copy of his book “Home Downsizing Secrets”. Then, Steve recognizes National Assisted Living Week, defines assisted living, highlights some of the limitations at the assisted living level, and explains why the assisted living level of care is the second most difficult for most people to navigate when conducting a search. Steve also reviews the average cost of assisted living and reviews the 3 most common assisted living pricing models. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #AssistedLiving #NationalAssistedLivingWeek
September 9, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Chris Dhooghe and James Moburg, owners of a booming company called Bath Wizard, specializing in wet-area remodeling. They discuss the challenges of using subcontractors and explain some of the major issues this can create. Spoiler alert: Bath Wizard only uses W2 employees which is a critical part of their Extreme Vertical Integration™ model. Chris and James also discuss their new showroom and invite you to drop by and see the Bath Wizard difference for yourself! Steve reviews the seasonal demand for all senior care as we now head into the Fall months and answers the question “when should we consider moving from home to a senior care community?”. Then Steve discusses the amazing franchise opportunities currently available with Senior Care Consulting, now expanding nationally! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Franchise #WetAreaRemodeling
September 2, 2023: National Broadcast
National Broadcast: Listen in as host Steve Kuker provides a comprehensive review of Medicaid including comparing Medicaid to Medicare, how to qualify for Medicaid, and what it pays for. Steve explains how Medicaid coverage differs between long term care and assisted living. Then, Steve reviews what happens to your income when qualifying for Medicaid and why having a Care Contract is SO important. Steve answers the frequently asked question: “what should we do when living in a private pay Assisted Living Community and we’re running out of money”? Spoiler alert: be proactive and do not wait until the last minute! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
September 2, 2023: Kansas City Broadcast
Kansas City Broadcast: Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, and Jesse Heilman, Board Certified Music Therapist with KCHPC. David explains that Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care uses expressive therapies, including Music Therapy, to enhance the overall quality of life of their patients. Jesse reviews her role and how she uses music to address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of hospice patients. She even demonstrates this by singing and playing guitar, in the studio! David announces their major annual fundraiser “Sunday Night Live” held at the Power and Light District Sunday October 1st at 4pm. Tickets are available at 816.363.2600 or online at KCHospice.org/SNL. Steve announces a NEW RECOGNITION PROGRAM called the Senior Care Live “Caregiver of the Month”. Then Steve visits with Patty Garrett, Director of RNS Private Duty Care, and learns about the services they offer. Steve and Patty recognize Lisa Williams as the first-ever Senior Care Live Caregiver of the Month! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Hospice #HomeCare #PrivateDutyCare
August 26, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Bruce Glenn, CIO and Owner of The Glenn Team at Infinitas. Bruce reviews Social Security, which is always a hot topic for seniors and their caregivers. You might be surprised by how much more your social security check could be if you delay receiving it a few years, and how that decision could impact your spouse. Bruce also explains how recent changes from the Secure Act 2.0 have affected required minimum distributions from a tax point of view and how that could impact your Medicare premiums. Steve has a Senior Care In The News report exposing government and media hype and fear mongering regarding the new “highly mutated” Covid variant BA.2.86. Spoiler alert: it is nearly nonexistent, and the symptoms in the ONE case in Michigan are about the same as any other Covid symptoms, similar to a mild cold. Don’t miss the Consumer Alert where information provided by a senior living advisor was incorrect and Steve was able to set the record straight and get the family on the right path. Steve reviews what NOT to take, as a new resident, when moving to a senior care community. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Franchise #Franchising
August 19, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about working together with other related service providers to provide a turn-key solution for the families they serve. Ben also discusses the ideal candidate to own a HDS franchise and offers Senior Care Live listeners a FREE copy of his book “Home Downsizing Secrets”. Then, Steve visits with Chris Dhooghe and James Moburg, owners of an impressive company called Bath Wizard, setting new standards in the wet area remodeling industry! Learn about their amazing new product Forever Stone®. Bath Wizard is also producing a new superior product that will eventually replace “green board” and they call it Wet Board®. Also, learn about Engineered Plumbing® from the great guys at Bath Wizard! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
August 12, 2023
Listen in to a SPECIAL EPISODE of Senior Care Live celebrating the “21st ANNIVERSARY of Senior Care Consulting”! Host Steve Kuker shares the story of how it all began and how he met his very first client. Don’t miss the Consumer Alert where Steve will share current and publicly available Better Business Bureau complaints about the stunning business practices of a free referral service. Spoiler alert: this shines a bright light on everything Steve has educated you about. Then, Steve discusses the expansion of Senior Care Consulting through the franchise model, prime territories are currently available! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Franchise #FranchiseOpportunity #FranchiseOpportunities
August 5, 2023: National Broadcast
Listen in as host Steve Kuker addresses the most frequently asked questions regarding hospice care. He also shares the biggest misunderstanding most people have about hospice care and the biggest mistake many people make when reaching out to a hospice provider. Steve has a Consumer Alert regarding running out of money when living in a private pay Assisted Living Community. Spoiler Alert: be proactive and don’t wait until the last minute to move! Steve also discusses franchising opportunities with his firm Senior Care Consulting. If you’re interested in owning your own business offering “a placement service with integrity” in your area, reach out today, prime territories are available! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Franchising #FranchiseOpportunities
August 5, 2023: Kansas City Broadcast
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, and Lisa Farmer, Community Education and Outreach Coordinator with KCHPC. When there is a death that directly affects your inner circle of family and friends, grief can be especially difficult. Learn what to say, how to say it, and when to say it. Just as important, learn what not to say and learn the best way to support them as they grieve. David announces their “Seasons of Solace” campaign and invites everyone to join in celebrating 25 years of grief support services offered through Solace House, Kansas City Hospice’s Center for Grief and Healing. Steve has a Consumer Alert regarding running out of money when living in a private pay Assisted Living Community. Spoiler Alert: be proactive and don’t wait until the last minute to move! Steve also discusses franchising opportunities with his firm Senior Care Consulting. If you’re interested in owning your own business offering “a placement service with integrity” in your area, reach out today, prime territories are available! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Franchising #FranchiseOpportunities #Hospice
July 29, 2023: SCL10th Anniversary Speical
Listen in to the “10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY” SPECIAL EPISODE of Senior Care Live where host Steve Kuker reviews long term care insurance and believes, with the skyrocketing costs of senior care, this special type of insurance is no longer an option. Steve also reviews the VA Aid and Attendance benefit helping veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care. Don’t miss the Consumer Alert, where Steve educates listeners about a new flavor of “free” referral services and explains exactly how they work. Spoiler alert: it’s just the same old thing wrapped up in a slightly different package. Steve thanks everyone for helping Senior Care Live reach this major milestone and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the program! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #10YearAnniversary
July 22, 2023
Listen is as host Steve Kuker visits with Bruce Glenn, CIO and Owner of The Glenn Team at Infinitas. Bruce provides a mid-year financial update and discusses the Secure Act 2.0 changes to required minimum distributions. Bruce is one of the very few “certified behavioral financial analysts” in the country and discusses how our emotions can affect how we handle our investments, he also reviews the 3 pillars of investing. Steve provides an overview of the primary levels of senior care and their associated costs. Spoiler alert: hold on to your wallet, this is getting expensive! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
July 15, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about the benefits of selling your house “as is” for cash, specializing in working with seniors who are moving from their house to a senior care community. Ben offers his excellent book “Home Downsizing Secrets” FREE of charge to Senior Care Live listeners! Don’t miss the Consumer Alert where Steve shares a story of how his firm Senior Care Consulting helped a family avoid an unnecessary move. Steve also offers his Home Care Provider Screening Tool free of charge to Senior Care Live listeners to help them choose a quality home care provider! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareConsulting #SeniorCareLive
July 8, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Chris Dhooghe and James Moburg, owners of a booming company called Bath Wizard, specializing in wet-area remodeling. Chris and James discuss Next Generation Water Management Systems™, Extreme Vertical Integration™, Extreme Specialization™, and the lack of industry standards in the wet-area remodeling business. Don’t miss the Consumer Alert about choosing the correct level of care and where you get your advice. Steve explains the seasonal demand for senior care and answers the question “is it too early to look for a senior care community if I want to move this Fall or next Spring?” #SeniorCare #SeniorCareConsulting #SeniorCareLive #BathWizard #BathroomRemodeling
July 1, 2023: National Broadcast
Listen in as host Steve Kuker addresses the common question of when to consider moving from home to a senior care community, and what to determine before beginning your search. Steve shares a story of a conversation he recently had regarding Continuing Care Retirement Communities and their entrance fees. Steve also explains why it is critically important to be proactive in your search for a senior care community. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
July 1, 2023: Kansas City Broadcast
Kansas City Broadcast: Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Caryn Hohnholt, Chief Development and Communications Officer with Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, and Patty Poore, Registered Nurse and Director of Clinical Services at KC Hospice. Caryn and Patty discuss Alzheimer’s Disease, differentiate Alzheimer’s from dementia, and explain that Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of the aging process. They explain the late-stage care that KC Hospice can provide for the patient and family and discuss the many grief support programs offered by KCHPC, available for our entire community. Steve shares a story of a conversation he recently had regarding Continuing Care Retirement Communities and their entrance fees. Steve also explains why it is critically important to be proactive in your search for a senior care community. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Hospice
June 24, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Melissa Myers, Financial Advisor with The Glenn Team at Infinitas. Melissa discusses estate planning and provides some eye-opening examples of the benefits of having an estate plan as well as the consequences of not having an estate plan. Learn what an estate plan includes and who needs one. Steve recognizes National Nursing Assistants Week for CNAs and CMAs and celebrates the hard and invaluable work they do. Steve shares a story of a phone conversation he had with a senior care community that is NOT willing to play the kickback-game with the “free” referral services. Steve also shares a post of a man that was escorted to the door by HR after helping start and build a successful company, offering him and others in this situation the opportunity to consider owning a Senior Care Consulting franchise as an alternative to corporate America. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
June 17, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about the benefits of selling your house “as is” for cash, specializing in working with seniors who are moving from their house to a senior care community. Also, Ben has a major announcement about his company’s national expansion plans! Then, Steve defines the term “memory care”, discusses where memory care is provided, and explains some specific issues that would indicate the need for memory care. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #HomeDownSizing
June 10, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Chris Dhooghe and James Moburg, owners of a wonderful company called Bath Wizard, specializing in wet area remodeling. Chris and James discuss how Bath Wizard is now expanding and will focus on bringing their world-class brand and business model to small towns across America. Steve explains how Medicaid Pending works as a payor source when requiring a long-term care community. He also explains that, while Medicaid is similar in most States, there can be very specific differences in each State that could be to your benefit OR detriment. Steve always recommends seeking counsel from an experienced and qualified elder law attorney for Medicaid planning. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
June 3, 2023: National Broadcast
National Broadcast: Listen in as host Steve Kuker reviews the Medicaid Division of Assets, how it works, and what happens to the income of the spouse needing long term care. Don’t miss the “Myth vs. Fact” segment correcting some common Medicaid myths. Then Steve reviews a little-known benefit called the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit that helps veterans and their surviving spouses pay for the high cost of senior care, and introduces his new Senior Care Consulting website www.SeniorCareConsulting.com! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
June 3, 2023: Kansas City Broadcast
Kansas City Broadcast: Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, as well as Dr. Lisa Bernard. David discusses National Healthcare Decisions Month (recognized every April) and why it’s so important to have your wishes known, before a health crisis occurs. Dr. Bernard shares examples of life sustaining treatment options, explains how having your wishes known is a true gift to your family, and shares the benefits of advanced funeral and celebration of life planning. Advanced care planning information can be found at CaringInfo.org. Steve reviews a little-known benefit called the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit that helps veterans and their surviving spouses pay for the high cost of senior care, and introduces his new Senior Care Consulting website SeniorCareConsulting.com! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Hospice #PaliativeCare
May 27, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Bruce Glenn, CIO and Owner of The Glenn Team at Infinitas. Bruce discusses what to consider regarding retirement planning when in your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond. Then, Steve visits with Glen Smith, attorney and owner of Lifescape Law and Development. Glen explains what a lifecare planning law firm is and how their firm is very different from typical elder law and estate planning firms. They take a holistic approach, providing comprehensive solutions to complex situations, and consider multiple elements of the plan that all work together in harmony! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SenorCareConsulting
May 20, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions. Ben addresses the important question of “Should I update my house and make repairs to sell on the traditional retail market, or should I sell my house as is for cash?” Ben also discusses the term ‘novation’ and warns against signing such an agreement with a wholesaler. Steve recognizes National Skilled Nursing Care Week (formerly Nursing Home Week) and celebrates the often-difficult work performed by all of those working so hard to care for our elderly. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #HomeDownsizing
May 13, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Chris Dhooghe and James Moburg, owners of an excellent company called Bath Wizard. They review the top 5 reasons Bath Wizard is America’s favorite bathroom remodeling brand and answer the question “should I hire a solo practitioner to remodel my bathroom?” Steve has a Consumer Alert regarding where you get your advice and discusses some of the ways Senior Care Consulting can determine which level of care is required. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
May 6, 2023: National Broadcast
Listen in as host Steve Kuker introduces a new Senior Care Assessment and Guidance Service available nationally. It is a virtual consultation and geriatric care assessment that will determine your best options moving forward when caring for an elderly loved one. Steve reviews how to remain independent in your own home, has a Senior Care In The News Report, and celebrates National Nurse’s Day! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #NursesDay
May 6, 2023: Kansas City Broadcast
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, as well as Iman Williams Christians PhD, Director of Grief Programs and Grief Support with KCHPC. Dr. Iman explains her role, shares a comprehensive list of the many grief support programs offered by KC Hospice, and recognizes the importance of the grieving process. David shares information about an upcoming community event called “Circle of Lights” held on the Plaza at 8pm on Tuesday May 23, 2023. This event is open to everyone in our community. Find out how you can participate in this meaningful ceremony in remembrance of your loved one. Steve recognizes and discusses National Nurse’s Day which is May 6th! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Hospice
April 29, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker shares the Top 10 reasons you could be discharged from Assisted Living. Since the Assisted Living level of care is NOT a standardized model, it’s important to know some of the many reasons you could receive an unexpected and unwanted discharge. Steve also discusses how to avoid an early discharge from Assisted Living and does some myth busting with the feature Myth vs. Fact! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
April 22, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Bruce Glenn, CIO and Owner of The Glenn Team at Infinitas. For the Glenn Team, it’s behavioral finance month so Bruce explains the concept of behavioral finance and coaches listeners to not buy the constant fear mongering from the media. Learn how to determine if your money will last throughout retirement and why the sequence of returns matters. Steve reviews the 3 most common Assisted Living pricing models and explains which one his clients like the most. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
April 15, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about the benefits of selling your house “as is” for cash, specializing in working with seniors who are moving from their house to a senior care community. Ben offers his excellent book “Home Downsizing Secrets” FREE of charge to Senior Care Live listeners! Steve has a Senior Care In The News Report and discusses his firm Senior Care Consulting. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
April 8, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Chris Dhooghe and James Moburg, owners of an excellent company called Bath Wizard. They review the top 5 reasons that Bath Wizard is America’s favorite bathroom remodeling brand. Learn about “The Bath Wizard Way” that is creating a new standard in bathroom remodeling! Steve has a Consumer Alert regarding the ”free” referral services. Spoiler Alert: these services are free to you because they don’t work for you. Steve also discusses Senior Care Consulting franchise opportunities available all across America! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
April 1, 2023: National Broadcast
National Broadcast: Listen in as host Steve Kuker reviews the average cost of several types of senior care, then explains how to pay for the high cost of senior care including the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit, Medicare, and Long Term Care Insurance! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
April 1, 2023: Kansas City Broadcast
Kansas City Broadcast: Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, as well as Melissa Basgall, Manager of Volunteer Services, and Lane Foster, Volunteer Coordinator of Kansas City Hospice House. They recognize National Volunteer Month by discussing the significant impact volunteers make at KC Hospice and share some of the many ways volunteers serve patients and their families. Spoiler alert: KC Hospice exceeds the volunteer requirement by almost 100%! David congratulates Lane on winning the Missouri Hospice & Palliative Care Association’s “Heart of Hospice Award”, which is a very competitive and prestigious award to receive! April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day and David reminds everyone about the importance of advance care planning. Steve reviews Long Term Care Insurance and says having this special type of insurance is no longer an option due to the skyrocketing cost of senior care. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Hospice #NationalHealthcareDecisionsDay
March 25, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about the benefits of selling your house “as is” for cash, specializing in working with seniors who are moving from their house to a senior care community. Also, Ben has a major announcement regarding his company! Then, Steve visits with Kristina Strickland, Partner and Director of Education with The Glenn Team at Infinitas. Kristina explains the recent banking collapse, why it happened, and how to know if your money in your bank is safe. She also discusses the greatest challenges facing women today when it comes to finances and the biggest difference between men and women when it comes to retirement planning. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
March 18, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker has a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT regarding his firm Senior Care Consulting! Don’t miss the fanfare at the beginning of the program for this important major announcement that will change everything! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
March 11, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Chris Dhooghe and James Moburg, owners of an excellent company called Bath Wizard. They specialize in bathroom remodeling, they manufacture custom products right here in America, and their customers enjoy a double (and transferrable) lifetime warranty on parts AND labor! No cheap foreign made or knock-off products are ever used at Bath Wizard! Learn more at Bath-Wizard.com. Steve reviews Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), what they offer, what they cost, and explains the upfront “entrance fee” that most have when entering the community at the Independent Living level. Spoiler alert: the biggest benefit of a CCRC is that you have the peace of mind knowing you can age in place and not have to leave the community for a higher level of care. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #BathWizard
March 4, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, and Caryn Hohnholt, Chief Development and Communications Officer with KCHPC. They set the record straight regarding an article from The New Yorker about, in their words, “how hospice became a for-profit hustle”. David shares important information about the state of nonprofit hospice care, compares nonprofit to for-profit hospice care, shares some of the unique services that KC Hospice provides as a nonprofit, and offers resources to listeners helping them choose a quality hospice provider. Caryn discusses how KC Hospice is different than many other providers and shares some of the many ways KC Hospice serves their patients and their families. Spoiler alert: the data is overwhelmingly in support of nonprofit hospice care! This discussion is focused in Kansas City, but will be helpful for everyone around the country. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Hospice #Nonprofit
February 25, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Bruce Glenn, CIO and Owner of The Glenn Team Wealth Planning at Infinitas. Bruce discusses ways to maximize your retirement savings, defines the term “tax harvesting”, provides ways to reduce your tax burden, and explains the difference between older and newer long term care insurance policies. Steve explains what causes a Medicaid penalty, defines what is considered a “gift” relative to the 5-year lookback, and shares a few notable exceptions allowing you to transfer title of your house and not trigger a Medicaid penalty. Steve also has a Consumer Alert regarding the need for a “Care Contract”. Spoiler alert: if you are paying a family member for care and do NOT have a Care Contract, you could be subject to steep Medicaid penalties when qualifying for Medicaid in the next 5 years! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
February 18, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker provides a warning about the free referral services intercepting phone calls of consumers that think they’re calling the senior care community directly! Steve compares and contrasts the “free” referral services to the services offered by Senior Care Consulting. Then, Steve visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about when to consider selling your home “as is” for cash, especially when moving from home to a senior care community. Ben also offers his book “Home Downsizing Secrets” FREE of charge to Senior Care Live listeners! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
February 11, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Chris Dhooghe and James Moburg, owners of the amazing company Bath Wizard. They specialize in bathroom remodeling, they manufacture custom products right here in America, and their customers enjoy a double (and transferrable) lifetime warranty on parts AND labor! No cheap foreign made products that use a “planned-obsolescence” approach are ever used at Bath Wizard, and no subcontractors are used either. Learn more at www.Bath-Wizard.com. Steve discusses how to maximize care at ANY senior care community you choose. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #BathWizard
February 4, 2023: National Broadcast
Listen in as host Steve Kuker reviews the VA Aid and Attendance benefit, defines the term “memory care”, and explains what to determine BEFORE beginning your search for a senior care community. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
February 4, 2023: Kansas City Broadcast
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Dr. Roya Tehrani, Associate Medical Director of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, and Patty Poore, Director of Clinical Services, with KCHPC. Dr. Tehrani discusses the education and training that hospice physician’s receive, explains the role of the hospice and primary care physicians once hospice support begins, and reviews the risks of heart disease in women. Patty discusses the significance of National Women Physician’s Day, recognizes National Heart Month, and explains how Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care can help patients with advanced heart disease. Steve reviews what to determine BEFORE beginning your search for a senior care community. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Hospice
January 28, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Bruce Glenn, CIO and Owner of The Glenn Team Wealth Planning at Infinitas. Bruce provides a Secure Act 2.0 Update discussing many important tax changes that will affect your investments and taxes. Bruce also offers Senior Care Live listeners a FREE “Secure Act 2.0 Quick Facts” report that highlights the primary changes in this important and impactful legislation. Steve has a Senior Care In The News Report sharing his opinion of how the senior care staffing shortage can be resolved, and reviews a little known veteran’s benefit called the VA Aid and Attendance benefit. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
January 21, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker introduces Chris Dhooghe and James Moburg, owners of the amazing company Bath Wizard. They specialize in bathroom remodels and are a vertically integrated company making their own quality custom products, installing them, and they back up their work in a major way. Learn about their “double lifetime warranty”, this is unheard of, and it’s transferrable! Then, Steve visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about the benefits of selling your home “as is”. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
January 14, 2023: National Broadcast
Listen in as host Steve Kuker reviews Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) including what they provide, average costs, and the primary pricing models and contracts associated with this type of senior care community. Also, don’t miss the Senior Care In The News Report! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
January 14, 2023: Kansas City Broadcast
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, about setting goals for the new year. Caring for the Caregiver is the focus of the discussion with an emphasis on the caregiver’s health and wellbeing. David also provides resources that are vital to the caregiver and explains how KCHPC supports patients, caregivers, and their families. Then, Steve has a Senior Care In The News Report. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Hospice
January 7, 2023
Listen in as host Steve Kuker acknowledges that this is the time of year representing the peak demand for all senior care communities, and right about now, there are tens of thousands of people flooding the market and taking all of the spaces available. Because of this tremendous seasonal demand, Steve reviews when to consider moving from home to a senior care community as well as what to determine before beginning your search for Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Long Term Care. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
December 31, 2022
Listen in as host Steve Kuker explains what Assisted Living provides and does not provide, shares the top 10 reasons you could be discharged from the Assisted Living level of care, and how to avoid an unwanted or premature discharge and extend your stay in an Assisted Living Community. Then, Steve gives a shout-out to listeners in all of the States that Senior Care Live is broadcast and wishes everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
December 24, 2022
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Bruce Glenn, CIO and owner of The Glenn Team Wealth Planning at Infinitas, about what should be done before the end of the year and how to get off to a great start financially in 2023. Steve does some myth busting in “Myth vs. Fact” and shares the average monthly cost for senior care. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
December 17, 2022
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about selling your house “as is” for cash and why now is a great time to sell. Did you know that with Home Downsizing Solutions you can stay in your house, even after closing… with cash in hand, while waiting for your space to become available in a senior care community? Steve has a Consumer Alert and explains the income calculation when qualifying for Medicaid. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
December 10, 2022
Listen in as host Steve Kuker reviews some of the most common mistakes made when searching for a senior care community, and what you can do to avoid these mistakes! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
December 3, 2022: National Broadcast
Listen in as host Steve Kuker shares the story of how he began his firm Senior Care Consulting. Then, Steve explains what you should know BEFORE searching for a senior care community and when to consider moving there. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
December 3, 2022: Kansas City Broadcast
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, as well as Pam Puppe and David Moore, KCH supporters and family members of past patients. Pam and David share their very personal stories of their experience at the Kansas City Hospice House and how they were inspired to give back by installing gardens at the KC Hospice House, creating a scholarship fund for hospice workers, creating a Random Act of Kindness celebration day, and including KC Hospice in estate planning trusts. David Wiley shares information on a year end fund raising campaign and a generous $40,000 matching offer from a KCH supporter! Steve reviews issues that should trigger the conversation of moving from home a senior care community. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Hospice
November 26, 2022
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Bruce Glenn, CIO and owner of The Glenn Team Wealth Planning at Infinitas, about the importance of conducting a year-end financial checkup and review. Bruce explains tax loss harvesting and shares a little known way to make a charitable contribution without paying taxes on the money donated. Each year at this time, families gather in person and many realize the need to provide care for an aging loved one. Steve explains the care options available, their associated costs, and offers a FREE Home Care Provider Screening Tool. Steve also reviews the cyclical and seasonal demand for senior care and shares the two driving factors causing peak demand every January and February. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
November 19, 2022
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about when to consider selling your house “as is” for cash. Did you know that Ben will allow you to stay in your house, even after closing… with cash in hand, while waiting for your space to become available in a senior care community? This takes ALL of the stress out of timing the sale of your house and puts cash in your hands! Steve shares the story of how he began Senior Care Consulting and answers the important question of when to consider moving from home to a senior care community. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Realestate #homedownsizing
November 12, 2022
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with The Medicare Whisperer, Mark Squires, about all things Medicare. Learn about traditional Medicare policies and why you need a MediGap or Supplement policy to protect your assets and reduce financial risk. Mark explains the reason the Part B deductible for 2023 is decreasing (yes I said decreasing!). Steve and Mark also discuss Medicare Advantage plans and when they are an appropriate fit. Don’t miss the Consumer Alert regarding some shady tactics that some are using to get you to buy a particular type of policy. Can you change from a traditional Medicare policy to an Advantage plan, and vice versa? Listen in to learn about this and so much more! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #MedicareWhisperer #Medicare
November 5, 2022 (National Broadcast)
National Broadcast: Listen in as host Steve Kuker discusses Assisted Living and defines that level of care. In honor of the upcoming Veteran’s Day, Steve reviews the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit that helps veterans and their surviving spouses pay for the high cost of senior care. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Veterans
November 5, 2022 (KC Broadcast)
KC Broadcast: Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Patty Poore, Director of Clinical Services with Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, and Kristin Dow, KCH Chaplain and chair of the We Honor Veterans committee. Patty discusses the significance of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, which is every November, and explains the difference between hospice and palliative care. Kristin explains how KC Hospice addresses the specific needs of veterans at the end of life, provides an overview of the state of veterans in our country, and reviews the We Honor Veterans program. Steve provides an overview of the VA Aid and Attendance Program that helps veterans and their surviving spouses pay for the high cost of senior care. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Hospice #Veterans
October 29, 2022
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with America’s Healthcare Advocate, Cary Hall, about all things Medicare. It’s always a lively and informative conversation with Cary in studio so don’t miss this program! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Medicare
October 22, 2022
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Bruce Glenn, CIO and owner of The Glenn Team Wealth Planning at Infinitas, about the tax risk of earning income while receiving social security before full retirement age. Bruce also explains the advantages of a Roth conversion and reviews tricks and treats of Required Minimum Distributions (RMD). Steve has a Senior Care In The News report, reviews the term “memory care”, and explains that memory care is NOT a level of care but is a type of care that can be found at several levels of care. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
October 15, 2022
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about when to consider selling your home “as is” for cash, especially when moving from home to a senior care community. Ben also offers his book “Home Downsizing Secrets” FREE of charge to Senior Care Live listeners! Steve reviews the top-10 reasons you could be discharged from Assisted Living, how to avoid discharge, and how to extend your stay at the Assisted Living level of care. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
October 8, 2022
Listen in as host Steve Kuker discusses when to consider moving from home to a senior care community and then breaks down what you need to determine before beginning your search. Steve also has a Senior Care In the News Report! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
October 1, 2022 (National Broadcast)
Listen in as host Steve Kuker discusses the Medicaid Division of Assets, how it works, and when to use it as an asset protection strategy. This information is critically important to protect assets as to not impoverish the at-home community spouse due to the high cost of care for the institutionalized spouse requiring a care community. Steve also reviews the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit that helps veterans pay for expensive senior care. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting
October 1, 2022 (KC Broadcast)
Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, and Mary Zahner Bauer, Director of Donor Relations with KCHPC. Mary discusses the basics of estate planning and ways to donate that impact the mission of KC Hospice. David discusses their signature fundraising event, Sunday Night Live, which will be in-person this year at the Power & Light District on Sunday October 2nd at 5pm. Steve reviews the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit that helps veterans pay for expensive senior care. #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Hospice