Senior Care Live

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with JC Pfeister, Owner of Seniors Helping Seniors - KC Metro South.  Steve and JC discuss how Seniors Helping Seniors can help you remain independent in your own home for years to come.  Steve describes a typical day and many of the issues experienced in the life of SO many seniors who are struggling to li...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with David Wiley, President & CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care and Patty Poore, RN, Director of Clinical Services with KCHPC.  David and Patty discuss their Veteran’s Program honoring every veteran’s service at the end of life, their involvement in Honor Flight, and the KC Hospice Nurse Ho...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, provides an overview of how the “free” referral services work.  Don’t miss the Consumer Alert where Steve shares publicly available better business bureau reviews of a “free” referral service.  Then, Steve explains an alternative with Senior Care Consulting, “a placement service with integrity”.  #SeniorCare #Seni...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, provides an overview of “how to pay for the high cost of senior care” including Medicare, Medicaid, Long Term Care Insurance, and the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit.  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #SeniorLiving #KansasCitySeniorCare #SeniorCarePlacement #SeniorCareAdvisor #Franchise #SeniorCareF...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Ben Souchek, owner of Home Downsizing Solutions. Don’t miss the Senior Care In The News Report of a local home buyer scamming Kansas homeowners, according to a lawsuit from the State’s Attorney General.  Ben explains how to spot a service like this and compares that to how his firm does business, the r...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with David Wiley, President & CEO of Kansas City Hospice.  David addresses mainstream media stories on fraud in hospice and the impact it’s having on the industry as a whole, and while some bad actors are exploiting regulatory gaps, Kansas City Hospice works hard every day to preserve access to high-qua...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Bruce Glenn, Senior Wealth Manager and President of Rally Wealth and Benefits. Bruce addresses the Sandwich Generation and answers the questions; “What’s the biggest financial mistake people make when trying to support aging parents while still planning for their own retirement?”, “How can someone help...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with JC Pfeister, Owner of Seniors Helping Seniors - KC Metro South.  Steve and JC discuss how Seniors Helping Seniors can help you remain independent at home for years to come.  JC introduces Margie Burton, Caregiver of The Year for Seniors Helping Seniors KC Metro South.  Margie shares stories of how she...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Ben Souchek, owner of Home Downsizing Solutions. Ben discusses how his company buys houses “as is” from individuals who value the convenience of this service, shares a story of helping a recent client, and compares and contrasts the HDS model to that of the wholesaler’s model. Don’t miss the Consumer A...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with JC Pfeister, Owner of Seniors Helping Seniors - KC Metro South.  Steve and JC discuss how Seniors Helping Seniors can help you remain independent at home for years to come.  What makes Seniors Helping Seniors different than other homecare providers?  It’s in the name, it’s their caregivers.  With an av...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with David Wiley, President & CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care and Melissa Basgall, Director of Volunteer Services with KCHPC.  David reviews Medicare hospice volunteer requirements and how KC Hospice far exceeds the volunteer hour requirement.  Melissa discusses the amazing group of volun...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Ben Souchek, owner of Home Downsizing Solutions. Ben discusses how to determine the value of your house comparing values of a house in pristine condition to a house requiring upgrades and repairs.  Ben also discusses how to find a trusted cash home buyer.  Pro tip: compare the time to close with a legi...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, reviews the Top 10 Reasons you could receive an unwanted discharge from Assisted Living.  Don’t miss the Consumer Alert about #9 on the list!  Then, Steve discusses what steps you can take to avoid an unexpected discharge from Assisted Living!  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #SeniorLiving #Kansa...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with JC Pfeister, Owner of Seniors Helping Seniors - KC Metro South.  Steve and JC discuss the risks and hidden liabilities of hiring your own caregiver, and how Seniors Helping Seniors addresses all of these concerns.  Spoiler alert: IF you have an independent caregiver, you might be saving a few bucks, bu...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, discusses what to determine BEFORE beginning your search for a senior care community.  Then, Steve reviews the primary levels of care, their monthly costs, the “gotcha” gray areas, and clearly explains the term “memory care”.  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #SeniorLiving #KansasCitySeniorCare #S...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, discusses National Caregivers Day and shares some stunning statistics regarding caregivers of the elderly.  Steve answers the important question; “Can a person with dementia grant power of attorney for healthcare and finance?” and explains guardianship and conservatorship.  Don’t miss this week’s Consumer Alert. ...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Ben Souchek, owner of Home Downsizing Solutions. Ben discusses how to determine the value of your house comparing values of a house in pristine condition to a house requiring upgrades and repairs.  Ben also discusses how to find a trusted cash home buyer and suggests comparing the time to close with a...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with JC Pfeister, Owner of Seniors Helping Seniors - KC Metro South.  JC shares how their homecare business is different from others and how their caregivers are more relatable and reliable.  Learn about the “client introduction and warm handoff” and how it makes a big difference for the client and caregive...

Send us Fan Mail Steve visits with JC Pfeister, Owner of Seniors Helping Seniors - KC Metro South.  JC shares the story of how the company began and explains their unique staffing model.  With a little help from Seniors Helping Seniors, you can count on a reliable and relatable caregiver to help you remain independent in your own home for years to come.   (800) 331-6445 www. SeniorCareLive.com www...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Michelle King, Owner of a wonderful new company called The Dementia Journey Companion offering empowering support to guide you through the dementia journey.  Michelle translates complex information into clear, compassionate guidance so families feel informed rather than overwhelmed.  She is a passionat...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Bruce Glenn, Senior Wealth Manager and President of Rally Wealth and Benefits. Bruce provides a quarterly review and snapshot of the current state of the economy, discusses the impact of RMDs, and explains what Rally Wealth and Benefits is doing with their portfolios.  Then, Steve visits with JC Pfeist...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, discusses “building a bridge” to provide care in the interim while waiting for a space to become available at your chosen senior care community.  Most of the best places available have significant waiting lists!  Don’t miss the “Senior Care In The News” report regarding a resurgence in legislation on electronic mo...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Michelle King, Owner of a wonderful new company called The Dementia Journey Companion offering empowering support to guide you through the dementia journey.  Michelle translates complex information into clear, compassionate guidance so families feel informed rather than overwhelmed.  She is a passionat...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Ben Souchek, owner of Home Downsizing Solutions. Ben discusses the challenges of selling a house after the holidays and navigating the emotional journey of this major transition.  Home Downsizing Solutions offers a modern solution for a hassle-free sale.  Steve discusses how to approach “the talk” with...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with David Wiley, President & CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care and Patty Poore, Director of Clinical Services, with KCHPC.  David dispels some myths and sets the record straight about what hospice or “end-of-life care” is and what it is not.  Patty explains the difference between hospice a...