Senior Care Live

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Bruce Glenn, CIO and owner of The Glenn Team Wealth Planning at Infinitas, about important financial milestones at different points throughout your life.  At age 50, “retirement” changes from a down-the-road concept to a real event that is coming up quickly!  What is significant about age 59 ½ and age 72?  Bruce shares how to double your s...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about the current market, how inflation is impacting interest rates and home sales, and discusses when to consider selling your home “as is” for cash.  Ben also offers his book Home Downsizing Secrets FREE of charge to Senior Care Live listeners!  Steve has a Consumer Alert about the “free” referr...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in host Steve Kuker visits with Steve Johnson, Long Term Care Insurance expert, regarding everything you need to know about Long Term Care Insurance (LTCi).  Steve reviews what LTCi covers and does not cover, the main elements in a LTCi policy, and why your policy needs to be a State Partnership plan.  Don’t miss “Myth vs. Fact” where Steve sets the record straight and also...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Caryn Hohnholt, Chief Development & Communications Officer, with Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care and Dr. Iman Williams Christians, Director of Grief Programs, at KCHPC.  Dr. Iman discusses resources for those grieving the loss of a loved one and what you should watch for if you suspect someone needs help coping with their grief...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker Steve discusses “memory care” and explains that it is not a place, but a type of care, offered at multiple levels of care.  It is a term that is frequently misused, sometimes intentionally.  Then, Steve reviews Medicaid, how to qualify, and what it pays for.  Steve also reviews the long term care (nursing home) level of care and the daily and monthly...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Bruce Glenn, CIO and owner of The Glenn Team Wealth Planning at Infinitas, about protecting seniors from fraud.  Bruce explains how some financial institutions are stepping up their efforts to prevent fraud and provides other helpful information to lower the risk of elder financial abuse and fraud.  Steve reviews the cost of Independent Li...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about selling your house for cash “as is” without the hassle of showings, having strangers in your house, or paying for costly repairs or updates.  Steve has a Senior Care In The News update about the CDC relaxing Covid19 guidelines and explains the CCRC (continuing care retirement community) mode...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in to a SPECIAL EPISODE of Senior Care Live as host Steve Kuker recognizes and celebrates the 20th anniversary of his firm Senior Care Consulting!  Steve shares the story of how it all began and reviews the 3 most common pricing models for the assisted living level of care.  Don’t miss the “Consumer Alert” regarding how the free referral services actually work and their emb...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, and Ralph Testerman, Chaplain Team Lead with KCHPC.  Ralph shares moving and powerful stories of being in the sacred intimate space of patient and family when providing comfort, counseling, and spiritual guidance at the end of life.   David shares a beautiful letter...

Send us Fan Mail Steve visits with Bruce Glenn about life insurance and financial matters impacting seniors and their caregivers.   (800) 331-6445 www. SeniorCareLive.com www.facebook.com/SeniorCareLive www.linkedin.com/in/stevekuker www.twitter.com/SeniorCareLive www. SeniorCareConsulting.com

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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....

Send us Fan Mail 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 stu...

Send us Fan Mail 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”.  #SeniorCa...

Send us Fan Mail 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 appropria...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Senior...

Send us Fan Mail 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 w...

Send us Fan Mail 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 a...

Send us Fan Mail 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 bene...

Send us Fan Mail 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 eleme...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  #SeniorCar...

Send us Fan Mail 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.com www.facebook.com/SeniorCareLive www.linkedin.com/in/stevekuker www.twitter.com/Senio...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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.com www.facebook.com/SeniorCareLive www.linkedin.com/in/stevekuk...