Senior Care Live

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Dr. Jeffery Burns, co-director of the KU Alzheimer’s Research Center, about all things Alzheimer’s.  Dr. Burns defines Alzheimer’s disease and explains the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia.  He also discusses how to reduce your risk of cognitive impairment, signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s, what you should do if you suspect you may have Alzheim...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Bruce Glenn, CIO and owner of the Glenn Team Wealth Planning at Infinitas.  Bruce provides a current market update.  Bruce also discusses the various types of life insurance available, who needs life insurance, and addresses the commercials regarding selling your life insurance policy.  Steve does some Medicare myth busting with “Myth vs. Fact” and provide...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker celebrates the 9th anniversary of his program!  Also, a MAJOR announcement:  Senior Care Live is now a NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM that will be heard across America!  Steve introduces himself to the national audience and shares information about the Assisted Living level of care.  Don’t miss the Senior Care In The News report that involves stunning government...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about current market conditions and offers his informative book “Home Downsizing Secrets” FREE to Senior Care Live listeners!  Steve shares the story of what inspired him to start his firm Senior Care Consulting and describes the services offered as a “placement service with integrity”.  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLiv...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care.  David defines Hospice Care and explains the importance of patient choice.  David also discusses the Kansas City Hospice House and the NorthCare Hospice House, the higher level of inpatient care that is provided there, and when a Hospice House would be the appropriate care setting f...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Bruce Glenn, CIO and owner of the Glenn Team Wealth Planning at Infinitas.  Bruce addresses the timely question of “will my money last through retirement?”.  Steve provides a review of Continuing Care Retirement Communities, what they offer, and what they cost.  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting  (800) 331-6445 www. SeniorCareLive.comwww.fa...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about their service of buying houses “as is” for cash, with the owner able to stay in the house even after closing, while waiting for their next home to become available.  Steve provides a Senior Care In The News Report on a disturbing story about very poor care at a local nursing home, explains what a Special Foc...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker answers the difficult question “when is the right time to consider moving from home to a senior care community?”.  Then, Steve has a Consumer Alert regarding the “free” referral services and explains there are many quality providers in the market that are not willing to pay to play.  Steve presents an ethical “placement service with integrity” as an alternative to the...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, about recognizing and celebrating National Nursing Assistants week.  David discusses ways to honor a CNA and how KC Hospice recognizes CNAs and the important work they do.  Steve provides an overview of the valuable VA Aid and Attendance benefit, a little known benefit that helps ve...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Bruce Glenn, CIO and owner of the Glenn Team Wealth Planning at Infinitas.  Bruce discusses how seniors and their caregivers can stress test their investments and explains how to do that.  This is especially important today, given our current economic turbulence.  Steve has a Senior Care In The News report and breaks down the primary elements of Long Term...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about their service of buying houses “as is” for cash, and how the rising interest rates are affecting home sales.  What if your loved one qualifies for both Assisted Living as well as Long Term Care?  Steve addresses what to consider and how to make the best choice for your loved one.  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker answers the important question “When is the right time to consider moving from home to a senior care community?” and reviews what you must determine BEFORE beginning your search.  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting(800) 331-6445 www. SeniorCareLive.comwww.facebook.com/SeniorCareLivewww.linkedin.com/in/stevekukerwww.twitter.com/SeniorCareLivewww. SeniorC...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, and Sherry Ainsworth, KC Hospice Foundation Board Member and a KCH Solace House Ambassador.  David discusses National Nurse’s Month and recognizes their significant contribution to our healthcare system.  Sherry discusses National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, highlightin...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker reviews the levels of senior care available in the market today as well as their average cost per month.  Steve also discusses memory care and explains that it is NOT a place but a “type of care” that can be found in 4 different “levels of care”.  Don’t miss this informative episode!  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting  (800) 331-6445 www. SeniorCareLiv...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker explains how to remain independent at home and safely age in place.  Then, Steve addresses the very difficult question “When is the right time to consider moving from home to a senior care community?”  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting  (800) 331-6445 www. SeniorCareLive.comwww.facebook.com/SeniorCareLivewww.linkedin.com/in/stevekukerwww.twitter.com/Se...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about how you can sell your home “as is” for cash and walk away, and not worry about making repairs, improvements, and updates.  Ben offers Senior Care Live listeners a copy of his new book “Home Downsizing Secrets” FREE OF CHARGE at HomeDownsizingSecrets.com.  Steve informs listeners on how to maximize the care p...

Tune in to Senior Care Live Saturday at 11:00am and Sunday at 12:00pm on Talk980AM-KMBZ!  Host Steve Kuker visits with artists Marn Jensen and Andy Newcom about their new exhibit “The Art of the Wish” open now through May 28th at the Leedy-Voulkos art center in Kansas City. This is an art exhibit like no other, that everyone can understand and appreciate, you must see this!  They interviewed elder...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, and Melissa Basgall, Volunteer Services Manager at KC Hospice.  David discusses National Healthcare Decisions Day and explains why it’s so important having an advance healthcare directive to make your wishes known as early as 18 years of age.  Melissa explains the important role vol...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Mr. Cary Hall, America’s Healthcare Advocate.  They have a lively discussion about Medicare, Covid-19, and a relatively new Alzheimer’s drug.  Don’t miss the Senior Care In The News Report about the new subvariant of Omicron (BA.2).  Also, the Senior Care Live Question of the Week reveals and little known Medicare penalty that you will definitely want to l...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about how to identify a LEGITIMATE cash home-buying company.  Ben announces his new website StopLowBallOffers.com, created to inform everyone on how to avoid engaging with these unscrupulous wholesalers and to prevent a low-ball offer on your house.  Ben also offers the “Secret Insider’s Guide” at NO COST to Senio...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, and Renee Valdovino, Social Workers Team Lead with KCHPC.  David recognizes National Social Workers Month, explains the difference between Hospice and Palliative Care, and what types of professionals provide patients with care.  Renee explains the important role Social Workers have...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker has a Senior Care In The News Report regarding the CDC release of Covid19 related statistics.  Spoiler alert: the numbers are falling quickly!  Steve shares some dementia-related statistics that will shock you, then defines memory care, who it’s for, and how it is delivered in a senior care community… including the 2 triggers that would require a move to the memory ca...

Listen in to SPECIAL EPISODE of Senior Care Live as host Steve Kuker recognizes and celebrates the 450th episode of the program!  Steve reviews the top issues that could result in a discharge from the Assisted Living level of care and how to avoid an unwanted discharge.  Don’t miss the “giggle of the week”, some pretty funny stuff!  Then, Steve has a Consumer Alert regarding a client being deliber...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about the benefits of selling your house “as is” and speaks with a client on-air about her experience working with Ben.  Then, Steve reviews when to consider moving from home to a senior care community.  And, since he is seeing so many waiting lists in the market today, Steve discusses a 2-step process when proact...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker explains the many ways to pay for the high cost of senior care including Private Pay, Medicare, Long Term Care Insurance, and the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit.  Then, Steve has a Senior Care In The New Report that may surprise you regarding the vaccination status of local hospitalized patients and a stunning report from Johns Hopkins University regarding the effectiv...