Now or Never: Long-Term Care Strategy with Kosta Yepifantsev

Join Kosta and his guest: Jim Bourke, Director of Adult Foster Care Services at Home Caregivers . In this episode: What is adult foster care? What kinds of families or individuals are you looking for to become adult foster parents? What kind of compensation can a family expect? Does the compensation vary? Does this cover the cost of living for the individual you’re fostering? What are the most com...

Join Kosta and his guest: John Mozdzien , Co-Founder and Executive Director of Veterans First . Aging veterans and their families often face unique challenges, and it can be difficult trying to maintain a level of independence. That’s why Veterans First works to provide veterans and their families the support they need for independent living at home. In this episode: Can any Veteran access your se...

Join Kosta and his guest: Stefano Selorio , Founder and CEO of Carevocacy , a platform providing online, in-person and AI driven education teaching seniors how to use the technology around them. Recently honored as one of Forbes 30 Under 30, Stefano’s mission is to advance Health Equity Through AI and Digital Literacy. In this episode: How can a better understanding of technology and how digital s...

Join Kosta and his guest: Justin Ellerby , President of the National Shared Housing Resource Center and Co-Founder and Executive Director at HomeShare American River . In this episode: This goes without saying, but housing is one of the greatest challenges facing Americans of all ages, in all parts of the United States. How does home sharing address this challenge for seniors in an economical and...

Join Kosta and his guest: Meredith Oppenheim , Founder and CEO of Vitality Society , an online community designed to enrich, engage and empower people 60 and better to remain at their best. Meredith proudly served on Mayor Bloomberg’s Age-Friendly NYC Commission and the NYC Department for Aging board during her decades as an executive in the senior housing industry where she received a US Congress...

Join Kosta and his guest: Kathleen O’Brien : Advocate, Educator, Former Television Broadcaster and Producer and now, Author of Reclaiming Your Right to Grow Old . In this episode: Why do we obsess over youth when that’s such a short and often painful part of our life, while having the maturity and wisdom of age is such a dignified and rich way to experience life? What is successful aging? What doe...

Join Kosta and his guest: Kimberly Whiter , Co-Founder of The Whole Care Network , CEO of Elder Care Solutions , and Founder of The Care Colloquium , a first of its kind, national thought leadership conference for leaders in the care economy. In this episode: What does it look like financially for the average American to unexpectedly need senior care? During a recession, budgeting becomes critical...

Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Mitchell Clionsky , Board-Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist, Clinician and Co-Author of Dementia Prevention: Using Your Head to Save Your Brain . In this episode: Dementia isn’t inevitable, and in 1 in 2 it’s preventable. Your book lays out a visual model of more than 20 factors that impact dementia risk, including 15 that are adjustable throughout adulthood. What...

Join Kosta and his guest:  Kelly Roberts , Co-Founder of Roberts Family Funeral Home and Founder of Send Off - a company redefining the way we look at funerals, end of life celebrations and memorial events. Find out more about SendOff: https://www.sendoff.co/ Find out more about Roberts Family Funeral Home: https://www.robertsfamilyfh.com/ Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev: https://kostayepifa...

Join Kosta and his guest: Malika Moore , Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Educator and Founder of Aging and Amazing , a network committed to older adults and strengthening the networks that surround them. In this episode: In my experience, people either never want to think about getting older or they’re afraid of getting older and thinking about it way too much. As a society, why does it feel like...

Join Kosta and his guest: Emily Gang , Owner and Founder of The Medicare Coach . Providing independent, unbiased advice to Americans approaching their Medicare decision,The Medicare Coach is dedicated to helping educate and protect American's healthcare rights and retirement savings. Today we’re talking about everything you should know about Medicare at 65. In this episode: What is Medicare? Why i...

Join Kosta and his guest: Gretchen Kingma , Occupational Therapist, Realtor and Founder of Empowered Homes and Custom Joy . Throughout her career Gretchen has dedicated herself to improving aging-in-place services, creating intentional home modifications, and facilitating community transitions that assist older adults and persons with disabilities in making spaces that fit their needs while promot...

Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Christine Rosenbloom , Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian, and Co-Author of Food and Fitness after 50 . Dr. Rosenbloom is a regular contributor to AARP, WebMD, and countless other publishing resources, while becoming a trusted nutritional consultant for brands like General Mills, The Grain Foods Foundation and the National Cattlemen's Beef Associati...

Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Dorian Minzter , experienced Therapist, Life and Retirement Transition Coach, Relationship Coach, Executive Coach, Author, Speaker and Teacher. Today we’re talking about what no one told you about retirement. In this episode: In 2023, what does a successful retirement look like? How can we more accurately predict what we actually need to retire? What are the greatest...

Join Kosta and his guest: Christian Worstell , Senior Medicare and Health Insurance Eductor with HelpAdvisor.com . As a licensed health insurance agent and industry advocate, Christian has helped thousands of Americans better understand their health insurance and Medicare coverage. Featured everywhere from Forbes, MarketWatch, WebMD, and Yahoo! Finance, Christian’s primary goal is to provide acces...

Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Jennifer Stelter , Clinical Psychologist, Dementia Expert, and Johns Hopkins Press Author specializing in dementia care. Dr. Stelter is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer recognized by the National Council for Certified Dementia Practitioners. Today we’re talking about dementia, mental health, and how to lower th...

Disclaimer: This episode contains conversations about suicide, mental health, and some content that might not be appropriate for all audiences. Join Kosta and his guest: Nikki Lawley , Medical Cannabis Advocate, Educator, and Founder of Nikki and the Plant . Today we’re talking about aging, longevity, and medical cannabis. In a 2020 publication from Harvard Health Researchers found medical cannabi...

Join Kosta and his guest: Maxwell Schmitz, MSFS, CLTC, Senior Advisor, CEO of Yetworth Insurance Solutions , and Author of Planting the Seed: 20 Ways to Preserve Your Yetworth . Today we’re talking about who actually needs long-term care insurance. In this episode: What is long-term care insurance? How is it most commonly used? How does the price of long-term care insurance change with age and typ...

Join Kosta and his guest: Annalee Kruger , Founder and President of Care Right Inc. , Senior Care Advisor, Author of The Invisible Patient, and senior care director of over 30 years. In this episode: Today’s episode revolves heavily around the concept of compassion fatigue - or the burnout caregivers experience due to chronic self-sacrifice. How does this normally manifest for caregivers, and what...

Join Kosta and his guest: Kevin Jameson , Founder, President, and Chief Volunteer of Dementia Society of America , a non-profit working to educate and promote awareness of all types of dementia. In this episode: Dementia looks different for everyone, how does technology aid in providing personalized care options, specifically in improving community engagement and communication? There are important...

Join Kosta and his guest: Steve Gurney , Founder and CEO of Positive Aging Community ,  Author, and Senior Living Advocate of over 30 years. In this episode: What is Positive Aging Community? How does it help seniors and our communities overall? As an expert in senior living, what do you believe is the biggest misconception about this experience? What’s the hardest part of getting older from a soc...

Join Kosta and his guest: Lori Ramos Lemasters , Founder of Care Partners Resource and Consulting, Certified Journal to the Self ® Therapeutic Writing Instructor, and Author of “You're a Caregiver, Not a Saint”. Today we’re talking about the power of therapeutic journaling for caregivers. Find out more about Lori and Care Partner Resource: http://CarePartnersResource.com Find out more about Lori's...

Join Kosta and his guest: Star Bradbury , Aging Life Care Specialist, Founder of Senior Living Strategies, and Author of Successfully Navigating Your Parents' Senior Years . In this episode: What’s normally the most overlooked or misunderstood aspect of aging for your clients? What does aging successfully really look like? How can we measure if we're reaching the goals and checkpoints of a success...

Join Kosta and his guest: Jenny Kenderes , President and CEO of Senior Living Placement , Speaker, Educator, and Author of “Navigating the Next Chapter”. Today we’re talking about how to understand the 3 keys of senior living: care, budget, and location. In this episode: How do senior care placement agencies work? How can we prepare for the financial aspect of senior living, and understand what ex...

Join Kosta and his guest: Bill Cohen , caregiver support group leader, educator and speaker, an Alzheimer’s Association volunteer and advocate, Certified Senior Advisor, and the owner of Cohen Caregiving Support Consultants LLC . Today we’re talking about your step-by-step guide to creating a successful care plan. Find out more about Cohen Caregiving Support: https://cohencaregivingsupport.com/ Fi...