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

Join Kosta and his guest: Geri Paige , Author, Transformational Mindset Coach, Strategic Pathway Advisor, and Founder of The Now Experiment . Today we're talking about the mindset shift that will change how you age. In this episode: How does our mindset shift over time? How do you know when you’re on the right path? How can we evaluate where we are and start to take inventory of our mental well-be...

Join Kosta and his guest: Rachel Hill , Podcast Host and Creative Director for Senior Living Foresight , providing new perspectives on senior living practices to improve culture, reduce turnover, and increase occupancy. Today we're talking about senior living in the social media era. Find out more about Senior Living Foresight: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net/ Find out more about Kosta Yepif...

Join Kosta and his guest: Hassan Abdallah JD, CHC, CPCM, CEO of ATLA Healthcare Group. Today we’re talking about how to assess quality care - from a compliance expert. In this episode: From a regulatory and compliance perspective, how would you define 'quality of care'?  At the end of the day, do regulations truly protect patients and ensure they receive high-quality care?  What are the key indica...

Join Kosta and his guest: Scott Rinehart CPA , Financial Planner, and Founder of Verifi Financial , a resource to help DIY Investors spend purposefully, pay less in tax, and invest wisely. In this episode: For so many of us, caregiving is a full-time job we start with no training or notice. From a financial perspective, what should families expect and generally prepare for? What are some actionabl...

Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Barry J. Jacobs , clinical psychologist, family therapist, and current member of AARP's Caregiving Advisory Panel . Throughout his career Dr. Jacobs has authored and co-authored dozens of books, journals and publications, including best seller: The Emotional Survival Guide For Caregivers . Today we’re talking about coping with caregiver stress and burnout.  Find out m...

Join Kosta and his guest: Christopher Small , Estate Planning and Probate Attorney, Educator, Coach and Founder of CMS Law Firm. Throughout his career, Christopher has helped thousands of clients and followers reshape their perspective on legacy planning, probate, estate management, and how to protect your family through generational wealth. Find out more about CMS Law Firm and Christopher Small:...

Join Kosta and his guests: Cindy Hardin-Weiss , and Christina Hardin-Weiss Co-Founders of Adaptive Equipment and Caregiving Corner , working to enhance continuity of care from healthcare facility to home, increase client and caregiver safety during daily care and improve and maintain the client’s optimal level of functional independence. Today we’re talking about home modifications, equipment, and...

Join Kosta and his guest: Patti LaFleur , Certified Dementia Practitioner, Caring Across Generations Care Fellow , former full-time care partner, and current advocate and educator for dementia. Today we’re talking about creating systems, routines, and success as a caregiver. In this episode: As caregivers how can we adapt our routines to better accommodate the changing needs of loved ones, especia...

Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. David Grabowski , Professor of Health Care Policy in the Department of Health Care Policy at Harvard Medical School . Dr. Grabowski is a member of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission , an independent agency established to advise the U.S. Congress on issues affecting the Medicare program. Throughout his tenure, Dr. Grabowski’s research has been supported by the Na...

Join Kosta and his guest: Todd Rovak, CEO and Co-Founder at Carefull, the first digital platform built for older adults and their families to protect money, credit, identity, and critical documents. Today we’re talking about how to protect seniors from online scams and fraud. Find out more about Carefull: https://getcarefull.com/ Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev: http://kostayepifantsev.com/

Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Al Power , board-certified internist and geriatrician, educator, and published author. Internationally recognized for his work challenging the use of antipsychotic medications for people living with dementia, Dr. Power’s focus is bringing knowledge into practice to transform the culture of care, from philosophical to system shifts, to physical design concepts for comm...

Join Kosta and his guest: Danielle Roberts , Co-Founder of Boomer Benefits and author of 10 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make . Throughout her career, Danielle has personally helped thousands of beneficiaries with their plan decisions as she specialized in Medicare-related insurance and became a member of the prestigious Forbes Finance Council . Find out more about Danielle Roberts...

Join Kosta and his guest: Jill Vitale-Aussem , President and CEO of Christian Living Communities , a Colorado-based not-for-profit serving more than 1,000 older adults and their families. Jill is a licensed nursing home administrator, LeadingAge Leadership Academy Fellow, Reframing Aging facilitator, and author of Disrupting the Status Quo of Senior Living: A Mindshift . Today we’re talking about...

Join Kosta and his guest: Marc Cohen , professor of gerontology at the University of Massachusetts, Boston and Co-Director of the LeadingAge LTSS . Throughout his career Marc’s work has been published and quoted extensively, including interviews by The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Time Magazine as a thought leader on issues affecting eldercare financing.  Today we’re talking about the...

Join Kosta and his guest: Cameron Huddleston , author, speaker, and award-winning journalist with 20 years of experience writing about personal finance. Today we’re talking about how to approach your parents about their finances. In this episode: How should you approach the conversation of finances with parents who are uncomfortable talking about money?  So many adult children struggle with balanc...

Join Kosta and his guest: Dan Lindsay , Founder and CEO of Surety Technologies Inc. , a site safety-aligned cleaning program bringing data-driven safety analysis to long-term care facilities.  Today we’re talking about outbreak risks, nursing homes, and what you should know.  Find out more about Dan Lindsay, Founder and CEO of Surety Technologies Inc.: https://suretytech.ca/ Find out more about Ko...

Join Kosta and his guest: Ben Veghte , Director of the WA Cares Fund , (the nation's first universal long-term care insurance program in Washington State). Today we’re talking about the universal need for universal long-term care.  In this episode: What is the Washington Care Fund? How does the WA Cares Fund differ from traditional long-term care insurance options? Where does the funding for Unive...

Join Kosta and his guest: Elizabeth Miller , Certified Care Consultant and Founder of The Happy Healthy Caregiver , a resource hub, podcast, and community of caregivers growing and sharing tips, resources, and support to create happier and healthier lives for caregivers. Today we’re talking about how to care for the caregiver. In this episode: As a caregiver, how do you manage caregiver stress and...

Join Kosta and his guest: Richard J. Mollot, Executive Director of the Long Term Care Community Coalition , a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving quality of care, quality of life and dignity for elderly and disabled people in nursing homes, assisted living and other residential settings. Today we’re talking about the ethics of eldercare. Find out more about Richard Mollot and Long Term C...

Jennifer Fink, host of Fading Memories , a podcast designed to offer hope, advice, and wisdom from Alzheimer’s caregivers who have lived the experience and thrived. Today we’re talking about how to navigate Alzheimer’s without fear. Find out more about Jennifer Fink and Fading Memories Podcast : https://fadingmemoriespodcast.com/ Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev: http://kostayepifantsev.com/

Join Kosta and his guest: Margaret Morganroth Gullette, Resident Scholar at the Women's Studies Research Center for Brandeis University. An Author, essayist, and activist. Her contributions to the field of cultural studies of age include five books, the latest of which is Ending Ageism, or How Not to Shoot Old People . Today we’re talking about How to Prevent the Next American Eldercide. Find out...

Join Kosta and his guest: Kyrié Carpenter , Co-Founder of the Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse , Author of - Healing Dementia , an in-depth psychological look at the phenomenon of cognitive change and Experienced Career Coach with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry.  Today we’re talking about the Myths and Misconceptions of Dementia.  Find out more about Kyrié Carpenter:...

Join Kosta and his guest: Liz Craven, Publisher: Vice President of Pro-Ad Media, Inc., Publisher of the Sage Aging ElderCare Guide , and Host of Sage Aging Podcast. Today we’re talking about the Beginner’s Guide to Caregiving. Find out more about Liz Craven and Sage Aging Eldercare Guide: https://eldercareguide.com/ Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev: http://kostayepifantsev.com/

Join Kosta and his guest: David Greenwalt, Certified Wellness Coach, Author, Professional Member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and  Founder of Leanness Lifestyle University.  Today we’re talking about Fitness, Aging and What’s Missing. In this episode: What are the greatest risk factors we face physically in our elder years? Easy, scalable ways to incorporate exercise routi...

Join Kosta and his guest: Ashton Applewhite, author and activist, serving as the leading spokesperson for the emerging movement to raise awareness of ageism and how to dismantle it. Ashton is the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, the co-creator of the Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse, and the voice of Yo, Is This Ageist? In this episode: Why are we so afraid of getting ol...