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Transitioning to a New Home [Episode 112]

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]

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]

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]

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.

Handling Long-Term Care And End-Of-Life Decisions [episode 2]

Margaret Terranova, of Heartland Hospice, visits with Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell about how aging adults can empower selected individuals to assist with important decisions concerning health and long-term care at a time when age inhibits their own ability to handle those matters.