Senior Care Live

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about selling your house “as is” for cash and why now is a great time to sell.   Did you know that with Home Downsizing Solutions you can stay in your house, even after closing… with cash in hand, while waiting for your space to become available in a senior care community?  Steve has a Consumer Alert and explains...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker reviews some of the most common mistakes made when searching for a senior care community, and what you can do to avoid these mistakes!  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting(800) 331-6445 www. SeniorCareLive.comwww.facebook.com/SeniorCareLivewww.linkedin.com/in/stevekukerwww.twitter.com/SeniorCareLivewww. SeniorCareConsulting.com

National Broadcast: Listen in as host Steve Kuker shares the story of how he began his firm Senior Care Consulting.  Then, Steve explains what you should know BEFORE searching for a senior care community and when to consider moving there.  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting  (800) 331-6445 www. SeniorCareLive.comwww.facebook.com/SeniorCareLivewww.linkedin.com/in/stevekukerwww.twitte...

Kansas City Broadcast: Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, as well as Pam Puppe and David Moore, KCH supporters and family members of past patients.  Pam and David share their very personal stories of their experience at the Kansas City Hospice House and how they were inspired to give back by installing gardens at the...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Bruce Glenn, CIO and owner of The Glenn Team Wealth Planning at Infinitas, about the importance of conducting a year-end financial checkup and review.  Bruce explains tax loss harvesting and shares a little known way to make a charitable contribution without paying taxes on the money donated.  Each year at this time, families gather in person and many real...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about when to consider selling your house “as is” for cash.  Did you know that Ben will allow you to stay in your house, even after closing… with cash in hand, while waiting for your space to become available in a senior care community?  This takes ALL of the stress out of timing the sale of your house and puts ca...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with The Medicare Whisperer, Mark Squires, about all things Medicare.  Learn about traditional Medicare policies and why you need a MediGap or Supplement policy to protect your assets and reduce financial risk.  Mark explains the reason the Part B deductible for 2023 is decreasing (yes I said decreasing!).  Steve and Mark also discuss Medicare Advantage plans a...

National Broadcast:  Listen in as host Steve Kuker discusses Assisted Living and defines that level of care.  In honor of the upcoming Veteran’s Day, Steve reviews the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit that helps veterans and their surviving spouses pay for the high cost of senior care.  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Veterans  (800) 331-6445 www. SeniorCareLive.comwww.facebook.com...

KC Broadcast: Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Patty Poore, Director of Clinical Services with Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, and Kristin Dow, KCH Chaplain and chair of the We Honor Veterans committee.  Patty discusses the significance of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, which is every November, and explains the difference between hospice and palliative care.  Kristin...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with America’s Healthcare Advocate, Cary Hall, about all things Medicare.  It’s always a lively and informative conversation with Cary in studio so don’t miss this program!  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #Medicare (800) 331-6445 www. SeniorCareLive.comwww.facebook.com/SeniorCareLivewww.linkedin.com/in/stevekukerwww.twitter.com/SeniorCareLive...

Tune in to Senior Care Live Saturday at 11:00am in Kansas City on Talk980AM-KMBZ!  For other locations across the country, check your local stations for the broadcast times in your area.  Host Steve Kuker visits with Bruce Glenn, CIO and owner of The Glenn Team Wealth Planning at Infinitas, about the tax risk of earning income while receiving social security before full retirement age. Bruce also...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about when to consider selling your home “as is” for cash, especially when moving from home to a senior care community.  Ben also offers his book “Home Downsizing Secrets” FREE of charge to Senior Care Live listeners!  Steve reviews the top-10 reasons you could be discharged from Assisted Living, how to avoid disc...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker discusses when to consider moving from home to a senior care community and then breaks down what you need to determine before beginning your search.  Steve also has a Senior Care In the News Report!  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting  (800) 331-6445 www. SeniorCareLive.comwww.facebook.com/SeniorCareLivewww.linkedin.com/in/stevekukerwww.twitter.com/Seni...

Kansas City Broadcast:  Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, and Mary Zahner Bauer, Director of Donor Relations with KCHPC.  Mary discusses the basics of estate planning and ways to donate that impact the mission of KC Hospice.  David discusses their signature fundraising event, Sunday Night Live, held at the Power & L...

 Listen in as host Steve Kuker discusses the Medicaid Division of Assets, how it works, and when to use it as an asset protection strategy.  This information is critically important to protect assets as to not impoverish the at-home community spouse due to the high cost of care for the institutionalized spouse requiring a care community.  Steve also reviews the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit that h...

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 social security in...

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” referral services and a...

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 addresses the qu...

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.  Caryn explains tha...

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 average cost.  #S...

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 Living and Assisted...

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) model of senior livin...

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 embedded conflict of...

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 of appreciation...

Steve visits with Bruce Glenn about life insurance and financial matters impacting seniors and their caregivers.  (800) 331-6445 www. SeniorCareLive.comwww.facebook.com/SeniorCareLivewww.linkedin.com/in/stevekukerwww.twitter.com/SeniorCareLivewww. SeniorCareConsulting.com