Senior Care Live

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, and Dr. Pamela Harris, Medical Director of Kansas City Hospice.  February is American Heart Month and Dr. Harris discusses options for people struggling with distressing symptoms of advanced heart disease and how hospice and palliative care can fit into caring for people with diseas...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Patty Garrett from RNS Private Duty Care about home care services, the difference between home health care and home care, and some of today’s biggest challenges when providing home care.  Steve has a Consumer Alert about the “free” referral services and shares some Better Business Bureau complaints from real customers.  Spoiler Alert: you may be shocked to...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about the many reasons you could benefit from selling your home quickly “as is” for cash.  They also discuss some of the “too good to be true” advertisements from some of the many cash home-buying companies that seem to be popping up everywhere.  Steve has a Senior Care In The News report you don’t want to miss. ...

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Listen in as host Steve Kuker explains the primary levels of care and their associated monthly costs, as we enter the peak demand of the entire year for senior care. Don’t miss the “Myth vs. Fact” segment as Steve dispels several myths regarding the “free” referral services.  Then, Steve reviews how his firm Senior Care Consulting conducts a thorough geriatric care assessment (with their proprieta...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, about optimistically looking ahead to the new year.  David provides several ideas on how caregivers can do this, even under the pressure of being a caregiver. Some of the ideas include becoming empowered with knowledge, getting organized, accepting help, taking a break, and providin...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Gary Mehalic, owner of Bath Innovations Walk-in Bathtubs and Remodeling.  They discuss the dangers that exist in a typical bathroom, fall prevention, the therapeutic benefits of a walk-in bathtub, and what makes Bath Innovations tubs better than the competition.  No high-pressure sales tactics, quality craftsmanship, a superior tub at a lower price… contac...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker reviews the primary levels of care available in senior care communities, what they offer, and their monthly costs.  Don’t miss the Senior Care In The News report!  Steve sets the record straight with Myth vs. Fact regarding the “free” referral services and compares them to the services offered by Senior Care Consulting.  Finally, Steve discusses his personal health jo...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about the many benefits of selling your house “as is” versus selling on the traditional retail market.  If you need to sell your house while waiting for an opening in a senior care community, you can stay in the house until you need to move, even AFTER closing with cash in hand!  Don’t miss the Senior Care Live Gi...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Dr. Heather Savedra, Medical Director, and Lori Doonan, Community Relations Specialist with ArchWell Health, Kansas City.  Learn about this new and exciting “senior focused” health service, how they are different than other primary care practices, and the many benefits offered by ArchWell Health for seniors in our community.  Spoiler alert:  Does your doct...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, and Melissa Basgall, Volunteer Services Manager with KCHPC.  David discusses the many programs and services offered by Kansas City Hospice.  Being a non-profit mission-driven organization, KC Hospice goes over and above what is required by a hospice provider.  David and Melissa shar...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker discusses how families come together over the Thanksgiving holiday, realize their elderly loved one needs care, then decide to look for a care community after the first of the year.  Steve reviews when to consider moving to a care community and what you should determine before beginning your search.  Steve also has a warning about delaying your search and explains why...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about how his company buys houses “as is” and the owner can walk away without worrying about making costly repairs and updates.  Ben also warns listeners of wholesalers disguised as cash buyers (with no intention or ability to buy your house for cash), this is information you will want to learn about!  Steve discu...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ron Cherry, Associate Director of National Veteran Services with the VFW National Headquarters.  They recognize Veterans Day and discuss the little-known VA Aid and Attendance benefit that helps senior veterans and their surviving spouses pay for the high cost of senior care.  They discuss what it is, what services it will pay for, how to qualify, and how...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, and Patty Poore, Director of Clinical Services with KCHPC.  They discuss the significance of National Hospice and Palliative Care month, the difference between the two levels of service, and who is eligible for the services.  David and Patty address some common misconceptions about...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Mark Squires, “The Medicare Whisperer” regarding ALL things Medicare!  They discuss the annual election period, Medicare insurance coverage including Part A, B, D and the various supplemental plans.  What is a Medicare Advantage Plan and who should have one?  Don’t miss the Consumer Alert regarding all of the Medicare commercials that are flooding the airw...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker has a homecare market update and explains when to consider moving from home to a senior care community.  Then Steve reviews Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) as a popular choice for many of his clients and provides an overview of how to pay for senior care, focusing on private pay and Long Term Care Insurance.  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsul...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about how to identify a LEGITIMATE cash home-buying company.  Ben announces a new website www. StopLowBallOffers.com created to inform everyone on how to avoid engaging with these unscrupulous wholesalers and to prevent a low-ball offer on your house.  Ben also offers the Secret Insider’s Guide at NO COST to Senio...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker defines Assisted Living, reviews the 3 pricing models for Assisted Living, and has a warning about the potential of “over promise under deliver”.  Then Steve discusses the Top 10 most common reasons a resident could be discharged from the Assisted Living level of care explains what you can do to avoid an unexpected discharge and extend your length of stay at your chos...

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 explains the components of an estate plan, who should have one, the importance of having a complete estate plan, and ensuring your legacy of giving.  David shares beautiful stories of how families of KC Hospice pat...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker recognizes Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, World Alzheimer’s Day, and reviews the warning signs of dementia.  Don’t miss the Senior Care In The News report regarding declining CV19 vaccine efficacy.  Steve has a Consumer Alert regarding more incorrect information in the marketplace.  Then, Steve explains how “memory care” is NOT a place, but a specific TYPE of care for c...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Ben Souchek from Home Downsizing Solutions about how to identify a REAL cash home-buying company and the 4 key questions you should ask prior to engaging with them, to prevent a low-ball offer on your house!  Steve shares a senior care market update and answers the most commonly asked question “when should we consider moving from home to a senior care comm...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, and Todd Steinbrecher, Director of Patient Support Services with KCHPC.  This program is in recognition of the 20th anniversary of 911.  Todd, a veteran himself, explains his role at KCHPC and the work he does on behalf of Kansas City Hospice serving veterans in our community.  He a...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker has some final thoughts from his program last week with Dr. Herrick, provides a Senior Care In The News Report from CMS and the AP regarding a new emergency mandate for nursing homes, and discusses the severe staffing shortage in senior-related healthcare and how it is affecting businesses and consumers. Steve also has a Giggle of the Week and a Consumer Alert regardi...

Listen in as host Steve Kuker visits with Dr. Patrick Herrick M.D., Ph. D., Board Certified in Family Medicine and Ph. D. in Biomedical Engineering, about all things Covid-19 and the vaccines.  Steve asks Dr. Herrick about the Delta variant, vaccine efficacy, effectiveness of wearing masks, inpatient and outpatient therapies, and SO much more.  THIS is an information-filled program you will defini...