Steadfast Care Planning

Send us Fan Mail 🚀 Welcome back to the Steadfast Care Planning podcast, the show that helps you plan for care to live well. In this compelling episode, we’re joined by Lily Vittayarukskul, founder and CEO of Waterlily Planning and an ex-NASA data scientist. Lily shares her pioneering approach to utilizing AI and massive data insights to personalize extended care planning, inspired by her personal...

Send us Fan Mail 💡Welcome back to the Steadfast Care Planning podcast, the show that helps you plan for care to live well. Our guest is Todd Keitz, not just a seasoned CEO of My Care Friends and 17 Commerce, but also a compassionate caregiver advocate drawing from his profound personal experience. Todd's caregiving journey began unexpectedly when he was just nine years old, continuing throug...

Send us Fan Mail 💡Join Kelly Augspurger as she interviews Susan Kelsey, a certified aging life care specialist and the founder of Assistance Plus, in this insightful episode of the Steadfast Care Planning podcast. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 They discuss the important role of aging life care professionals in managing the care of older adults and the invaluable support they provide to families living at a distanc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Steadfast Care Planning podcast, host Kelly Augspurger and guest Danielle Miura, a certified financial planner, educator, and caregiver advocate, discuss the complexities of caregiving and the financial challenges that come with it. They delve into the costs of caregiving, the impact on the caregiver's financial health, and the subsequent ripple effects...

Send us Fan Mail Join us in this heartfelt and informative episode of the Steadfast Care Planning Podcast as Kelly sits down with the esteemed family law attorney and elder care mediator, Alison Forche. Together they delve into the emotional and complex journey of elder care planning, discussing the pressing issues faced by families across the country. Kelly and Alison explore the intricate and cr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kelly sits down with Chad Holmes, a certified financial planner and certified public accountant, and author of "The Inheritance Playbook: Helping Your Parents Pass the Torch, Not the Tax." Join them as they delve into actionable steps to help aging family members avoid unnecessary taxes and make their legacies last longer. Chad provides insights on minim...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Steadfast Care Planning podcast! In this episode, host Kelly Augspurger is joined by home safety experts Danielle Roe from Arrow Lift and Doug Rowe from Attune Home Safety Plan. Together, they discuss the critical topic of home modifications for older adults to enhance safety and independence. Danielle and Doug provide valuable insights into the importance of home m...

Send us Fan Mail Paying for care as we age can be one of the most difficult and challenging periods in our life. Luckily, there are many options that can be explored separately or in combinations. Kelly Augspurger spoke to Nic Nielsen, a certified financial planner and co-owner of Know My Plan, and they explored many of the options people have for paying for care as they age. In this episode they...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to age successfully and what tools exist to help us successfully age? Kelly Augspurger spoke to Larry Nisenson, Chief Growth Officer of Assured Allies, and they explored the innovative technology and programs designed to help people age successfully in place. In this episode they covered: 🔹 How Assured Allies got its start in the long-term care field. 🔹 The Nev...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever thought about living beyond your 100th birthday? What are are the secrets to longevity and vitality inspired by the centenarians who live in the Blue Zones? Kelly Augspurger spoke to Stevyn Guinnip, CEO of Grow Wellthy, and they ventured deep into the heart of the Blue Zones and extracted life-enriching wisdom that can shift the way you approach your own wellness jou...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever thought about Medicaid Planning? What is Medicaid Planning and is it right for you? I chatted with Cathy Sikorski, Esq., an elder law attorney, speaker and caregiver, about the intricacies and details regarding Medicaid Planning and who it is a good fit for, and  for those who should look into other options. In this episode we covered : 🔹 The issue of giving away as...

Send us Fan Mail There are many strategies to filing a successful Long-Term Care Insurance claim. I chatted with Dwight Smith, the owner of AMADA Senior Care Columbus & Toledo , about the LTC insurance claims process. In this episode we covered: 🔹 Importance of understanding the policy coverage   🔹 Exploring additional benefits included (e.g., medical equipment, home modifications) 🔹 Unders...

Send us Fan Mail I had the pleasure of having Kevin Sypniewski, CEO of AGIS Network, on Steadfast Care Planning podcast.  We discussed the importance of group and work site long-term care insurance for employers and employees.  Here are the key topics from their conversation: 1️⃣  What’s the difference between Group and Worksite LTC insurance?   2️⃣  What size employers can offer LTCi to their emp...

Send us Fan Mail What do you need to know about navigating a hospitalization? Join Kelly and her guest, Dr. Monique Nugent, practicing hospitalist, associate director for the Division of Hospital Medicine at South Shore Hospital in Massachusetts, and author.    In this episode:   🔹 Tips on how to make the healthcare hospital system work for you 🔹 Biggest mistakes people make when facing a hospit...

Send us Fan Mail What do you need to know about planning for care? Join me and my guest, Jasilika Davidson, Owner of Assisted Living Locators of West Columbus, Senior Care Advisor, Dementia Care Certified, TEDX speaker, and Veteran. In this episode: 🔹 What’s the “in between” that you talk about? 🔹Why should people plan for care now? 🔹What things should people consider when planning for care? 🔹...

Send us Fan Mail If you are or know someone who is a Veteran or a Vet’s spouse, what LTC benefits are available to you? Join me and my guest, Carmen Perry, VP Strategic Partnerships at Veterans Home Care, as we discuss LTC benefits for Veterans and their spouses.    In this episode:   🔹 What LTC benefits are available to Vets and their spouses? 🔹 Are VA LTC benefits received in home or in facili...

Send us Fan Mail Should you use pay for care with long-term care insurance, self-fund, or a combo? What things needs to be considered? Join me and my guest co-host, Nic Nielsen, Co-Owner of Know My Plan , as we discuss as we chat about:   🔹 What is LTC?  🔹 10 things to consider when deciding to buy LTC insurance and/or self-fund care 🔹 Who LTC insurance is NOT a good fit for   Watch the full ep...

Send us Fan Mail Do you want to remain in your home as you age, avoid a nursing home, and have a plan for aging well and safely?  Join me and my guest, Lynne Giacobbe, CEO at Kendal at Home, a unique aging in place program, as we discuss life care at home.   In this episode: 🔹 What is a life care at home model? What types of services are provided? 🔹 What if you move to a facility, do life care b...

Send us Fan Mail What do you need to know about dementia?    Join Kelly and her guest, Teepa Snow, Owner and Founder of Positive Approach, occupational therapist, and dementia specialist. Teepa is a wealth of knowledge and recently she’s been a dementia specialist to Bruce Willis’ family.   In this episode:   🔹 What is dementia?  🔹 What parts of the brain are typically impaired with dementia? Wh...

Send us Fan Mail Losing a loved one can feel very overwhelming. Grieving is an important part of the process, but what about all the practical things that need done?  Join Kelly and Nic Nielsen, Co-Owner of Know My Plan, as they discuss what to do after you lose a loved one.   In this episode: 🔹 What to do after you lose a loved one: weeks 1-4 and after months 1, 3, and 6.  🔹 Decisions you shoul...

Send us Fan Mail Join Kelly and her guest, Miriam Bogard, Owner of Assisted Living Locators of East Columbus, as they discuss assisted living.   In this episode: ✔  When to look at assisted living ✔  Important questions to ask assisted living communities ✔  How much assisted living costs ✔  How to pay for assisted living   🔹 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E7mCnM2DJfY    Learn mor...

Send us Fan Mail Join Kelly and her guest, Wendi Gang, Patient Navigator at ProMedica Heartland, as they discuss hospice care.   In this episode: ✔ What is hospice care? What services are provided? ✔ Does hospice include 24/7 care? ✔ Where can hospice care be received? ✔ When should people start hospice care? ✔ What are the benefits of using hospice care? ✔ How much does hospice care generally cos...

Send us Fan Mail Join Kelly and her guest, Chris Orestis, President of Retirement Genius, as they discuss life settlements.   In this episode: 🔹 What is a life settlement and how do they work? 🔹What types of policies qualify for a life settlement? 🔹 Who is eligible for a life settlement?  🔹 How is it different from a viatical settlement? 🔹 How long does the selling process typically take? 🔹...

Send us Fan Mail Join Kelly and her guest co-host, Nic Nielsen, as Kelly explains traditional LTC insurance. In this episode: 🔹 What is traditional long-term care insurance? 🔹 Who is a good fit for traditional long-term care insurance? 🔹 Who is NOT a good fit for traditional long-term care insurance? 🔹 LTC insurance tax deductions Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RSmx2tTEwCQ   F...

Send us Fan Mail Join Kelly and her guest, Courtney Nalty, Caregiver and Aging Consultant and Founder of Generational Support as they discuss hospital discharge and care plan tips.   In this episode: 🔹 Hospital discharge tips 🔹 Establishing a care plan 🔹 Caregiver toolbox 🔹 How to plan for care to live well Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yXgT2iAQIUI Learn more about Courtney:...