Navigating the Myths and Misconceptions of Medicaid and Long-Term Care [Episode 60]

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur break down many of the myths and misconceptions that exist, when it comes to Medicaid, Medicare, and long-term care. They start the show by explaining that Medicare addresses injuries or illnesses, as opposed to chronic care or custodian care, as well as detailing the impact that families and private resources have on the medical economy.

Joe and Susan detail their list of Medicaid myths and misconceptions and debunk them, including the need to sell your house and give it to the government, in order to be Medicaid eligible, the illegality of giving away assets, in order to be Medicaid eligible, the length of the waiting period involved in Medicaid, and more.

Joe also breaks down how the involvement of families on accounts and assets can affect how Medicaid sees transactions within the last 60 months and how proof is necessary to help this process.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Avoiding Mistakes in Your Estate Planning [Episode 59]

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur break down the mistakes that notable individuals have made in their estate plans. For example, former Supreme Court Justice Warren Burger did his own estate planning and left out provisions that ended up costing his loved ones. Doris Duke was not discerning in her choice of executor and trustee when she was estate planning, costing the charities that she wanted to help significant amounts of money.

Florence Griffith Joyner did not inform her family where her estate documents were located, making it so her probate took four years to close. Michael Jackson never fully funded his trust, leading to public fights, probate courts and more.

Joe and Susan highlight how important it is to have a lawyer that understands estate law and avoid the mistakes that others have made. Additionally, Joe highlights how trusts can reduce the challenges and risks that many who utilize wills may come across.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Thinking Differently About Treatment [Episode 58]

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sharon Hepburn, a physical therapist and founder of The Inner Connection, returns to ElderTalk with Joe Cordell and discusses every day activities that can be beneficial for ailments for aging patients with attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur. She also discusses alternate forms of treatment and mindful-based stress reducers that can help treat ailments.

There are many ways of developing bone strength, and Sharon discusses some of the supplements and methods of treatment that people who face ailments and the risk for falls and fractures can take, such as Calcium D and various infusions. She also talks about how walking around the house, easy weight-bearing activities can help strengthen your bones, as well as exercises and stretches that people can do, in order to build strength and regain aspects of your health.

They also discuss aspects of how diet and spirituality can play a factor in maintaining health and wellness.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]