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Financing In-Home and Long-Term Care Needs [Episode 124]

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders discuss the financial aspect of planning for in-home and long-term care, on this episode of ElderTalk with Joe Cordell. They highlight a survey by Genworth Financial regarding the cost of care, and Joe and Jill dive into the numbers, which breakdown by state.

The survey details the monthly costs of in-home care, community and assisted living, and nursing home facilities, and Joe and Jill dive into how each type of care interacts with qualifying for Medicaid, which can allow you to qualify for the care you need.

Joe and Jill talk about familial and emotional impact of having professionals assist in the needs of seniors. They discuss how recommendations for health care professionals and companies can be beneficial in the decision-making process.

Then Joe and Jill are joined by online editor and “roving reporter” Dan Pearce to discuss the issues surrounding the estate of Oscar nominated writer and director John Singleton. They detail his death, his mother’s conservatorship and executorship, his will, his children, and more.

Transitioning to a New Home [Episode 112]

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur are joined by Charlie Shapard, of Smooth Transitions of St. Louis, to discuss senior moves and downsizing as you get older. He highlights senior move management and what they should consider regarding their care and needs, before making the move.

Charlie talks about their customized approach that lowers the amount of stress that seniors face as they transition into their new living environment and describes going through the belongings of senior clients who wish to downsize.

He talks about compensation and some of the labor and coordinating efforts that go into the transitional moves that his company takes on. Charlie talks about the hours and billing and what goes into his services for seniors and their families interested in them.

Charlie offers suggestions for seniors considering a move, as well as how he works with retirement communities in order to ensure a smooth transition for his clients.

Assembling A Complete Elder Care Team [Episode 23]

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and Susan Arthur discuss the different kinds of people to include on your elder care team and the roles that they play.

The Ins And Outs Of Hospice Care [Episode 19]

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Margaret Terranova, of Heartland Hospice, rejoins ElderTalk with TuckerAllen to discuss the ins and outs of entering hospice care.

Staying Connected As We Age [Episode 15]

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As seniors age, it is easy for them to lose a sense of connectedness and that can increase the safety risks they face. Vicki Spraul, President of Grey Matters Alliance, gives tips for seniors to remain connected and ensure their safety.