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.

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Breaking Down Bone Health [Episode 57]

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dr. Andrew Spitzfaden, an orthopedic surgeon of Woods Mill Orthopedics, joins attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur to discuss the importance of bone health as you age. They break down hip and knee replacements, as well as alternative ways of fighting bone and joint-related ailments.

Dr. Spitzfaden explains osteopenia, a condition where the body does not make new bone to the extent that it used to. He discusses how it impacts women to a greater extent than men, as well as low-impact cardio exercises, in order to stimulate and strengthen joints and bones.

He highlights the new developments occurring in medicine, when it comes to ways to treat the pains involved in the aging process, as well how genetics can play a factor in the challenges in knee or joint ailments.

If you or someone you know is facing bone or joint-related issues, please contact Dr. Spitzfaden at Woods Mill Orthopedics for more information.

Andrew C. Spitzfaden,M.D.
Woods Mill Orthopedics, Ltd.
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Deciding Your Living Arrangements [Episode 56]

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Eileen Lambert, a certified senior advisor with Oasis Senior Advisors, joins attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur to discuss the steps that seniors have to take in deciding their living arrangements as they age. She breaks down the housing options that seniors and their families have, when coming to their business.

Providing Services for the Elderly [Episode 55]

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Susan Shaefers, manager of the St. Louis Older Residence program, joins attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur to discuss the role that the program plays in the lives of elderly St. Louis residents.

Utilizing Reverse Mortgages After Retirement [Episode 54]

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Bill Nass, vice president of Gershman Mortgage and a reverse mortgage specialist joins attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur to discuss the benefits of a reverse mortgage in obtaining the financial resources to supplement your income after retirement.

Navigating Financial Safeguards in Trusts [Episode 53]

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur break down the significance of putting safeguards in place in your powers of attorney or trusts, in order to protect financial assets. They explain how they protect the asset’s overall well-being and how the failure to do so can leave the asset vulnerable in the case of an emergency.

Navigating the Rules of Life and Death [Episode 52]

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell breaks down the rules to life and death, as they pertain to long-term health care and estate planning on this episode of ElderTalk with Joe Cordell. He talks about the importance of having a plan in place, so that your wishes are known and can be carried out.

Answering Listener Questions [Episode 51]

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and cohost Susan Arthur take listener questions on this episode of ElderTalk! They explain how to plan for long-term financial planning for medical expenses, debt protection in cases of power of attorney, qualifying for Medicaid coverage, and navigating insurance premiums.

Learning More About Diabetes [Episode 50]

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Dr. Ralph Oiknine

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and cohost Susan Arthur are joined by Dr. Ralph Oiknine, a board-certified endocrinology physician, co-director of the endocrinology and diabetes training program at St. Luke’s Hospital, and a spokesman for the American Diabetes Association. They break down the characteristics of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and methods of treatment of the condition. They discuss the importance of monitoring insulin levels and how insurance and finances play a factor in treatment, as well as technological advances in the fight against diabetes.