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Send us Fan Mail Most families think they'll know what to do if a loved one suddenly needs care. The reality? Many don't discover the gaps in their plan until they're in the middle of a crisis. Kelly spoke with Ashley Haruna, RN and founder of La Pearl Concierge, on the Steadfast Care Planning podcast to talk about what families often overlook when it comes to aging, caregiving, and...

Send us Fan Mail I’m joined by Lisa Marquis, who shares what really happens when someone is navigating aging solo—whether by choice, loss, or life changes like divorce. We get into the realities most people overlook, the legal documents you can’t afford to skip, and how to choose someone to step in when it matters most. Plus, the unique risks women and divorced individuals face—and what to do abou...

Send us Fan Mail Navigating senior care decisions isn’t easy… and most families don’t realize that until they’re in it.  Kelly recently had a conversation with Michelle Graf that reinforced something I see all the time: 👉 The timing of your planning changes everything. A few things that often surprise people: • Waiting until a crisis limits your options more than you think • “Independence” in car...

Send us Fan Mail For additional information about Kelly, check her out on Linkedin or www. SteadfastAgents.com . To explore your options for long-term care insurance, click here . Steadfast Care Planning podcast is made possible by AMADA Senior Care and Steadfast Insurance LLC . Come back next time for more helpful guidance! 

Send us Fan Mail Steadfast Care Planning host Kelly Augspurger sits down with Annalee Kruger—caregiving strategist, author, and elder planning educator—for a candid conversation on the “what-whens” of aging. They break down early red flags, why families get blindsided, and how proactive planning can protect relationships, finances, and care options before a crisis hits.  For additional information...

Send us Fan Mail Thinking about retiring before 65… but not sure what you’ll do for health insurance? 🤯  Cole Craven from Move Health joined me to unpack the biggest misunderstandings around pre-65 coverage, Medicare timing, and why “I’ll just let Medicare handle it” can lead to expensive surprises.  If you want clarity—not confusion—as you plan for the years before and after 65, this conversatio...

Send us Fan Mail When it comes to caregiving and aging, anxiety is a silent but ever-present companion. Whether you’re supporting a loved one or navigating your own transition into later life, the emotional toll can be immense. Kelly sits down with Bonnie Brindle—psychotherapist, author, transformational coach, and self-proclaimed “Anxiety Avenger”—to explore the unique challenges of anxiety in se...

Send us Fan Mail How do you truly show up for someone who’s lost their spouse? Kelly Augspurger welcomes Chris Bentley, founder of Wings for Widows , for a heartfelt conversation on the early days of widowhood—when life feels blurry, overwhelming, and isolating. From “widow fog” to financial pitfalls, Chris offers real insight and practical guidance for families, friends, and professionals alike....

Send us Fan Mail 📋 Long-term care insurance can be a lifeline—or a landmine—if you don’t know how to navigate the claims process. I sat down with my colleague and mentor, Bill Comfort, to talk about something we don’t discuss nearly enough: how to confidently navigate a long-term care insurance claim when the time comes. From why claims are more complex than most people expect, to what families a...

Send us Fan Mail 👁️ There’s more to an eye exam than meets the eye... What if one simple exam could reveal far more than just how well you see? I sat down with Dr. Ravi Goel to explore a topic that touches every one of us—but rarely gets talked about. We covered far more than vision care. This conversation opened my eyes (literally!) to some surprising connections between eye health, aging, and lo...

Send us Fan Mail Thinking about retirement—or helping others prepare? Here are 3 key takeaways to keep in mind: 1. Legacy Doesn’t Happen by Accident Roughly two-thirds of Americans haven’t done any estate planning. Intentional planning is an act of love—it removes uncertainty and stress for your family. Don’t leave your legacy to chance or state laws. Start the conversation now. 2. Retirement with...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ What are the hidden dangers of polypharmacy and how it affects older adults? Kelly chatted with Dr. Nancy Taylor about this and here are the key takeaways from their conversation: 🔹 Polypharmacy Awareness: Polypharmacy refers to using multiple medications at the same time, often leading to unintended side effects or complications. It’s crucial to regularly reconcile medication...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered about long-term care insurance options through your employer? 🤔 Dive into the fastest-growing segment of LTC: the employer group market! 📈 Let's explore the exciting changes and options available!    1🔍 Did you know that the employer group market is the fastest-growing segment of long-term care? From guaranteed issue solutions with dozens of carriers to small...

Send us Fan Mail Crushing Medical Debt! 🏥💸 Have you ever been overwhelmed by astronomical medical bills? You're not alone! Today's convo is with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, an expert on navigating medical debt, and she has some game-changing advice. 🩺🔍  Medical bills are the leading cause of debt & bankruptcy in the U.S.—& they don't discriminate by age. If you're...

Send us Fan Mail Do you know someone caring for a person with dementia?  🎙In this episode of Steadfast Care Planning, Kelly talks with Valarie Langel, a nurse practitioner who specializes in geriatrics and author of "Dementia Caregiving Simplified." Here's how to navigate the journey with grace and support: 1/ 🧠 Dementia is more than memory loss. It involves confusion, speech diffi...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ In this insightful episode, Kelly Augspurger talks with financial planning expert Ben Henry-Moreland about the strategic benefits of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). ✨ Discover how to make the most out of your HSA, whether you're looking to cover immediate healthcare costs, or plan for long-term savings. 💰 Join us as we unpack the essentials of HSAs, exploring their uniqu...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Caregivers are not only an under-served community, they are a non-served community. How is it possible that the people who take care of our ailing and elderly populations, can be so thoroughly forgotten and neglected? Luckily, there are solutions and people are working on ways to better support our society's caregivers. ✨ In this conversation Savy Makalena, CEO and Founde...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ There is something about human nature that tries to avoid planning for emergencies. We all know emergencies can be handled easier if we had planned for them, but still we procrastinate our preparations as if delaying it will somehow put off the inevitable. That is why creating and maintaining an emergency binder is so important. 🤝 Today, Steadfast Care Planning welcomes Kim Ro...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ We all know someone who is suffering from diabetes, whether it be Type 1, Type 2, or even Type 3. But how much do we actually know about the different types of diabetes and could we be at risk of developing diabetes ourselves? If so, how can we manage our nutrition and lifestyle to either avoid a diabetes diagnosis, or manage our blood sugar levels through diet and lifestyle ch...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Have you ever wondered about that chunk of your paycheck that is taken out and given to Social Security? What exactly is Social Security and when can you expect to see some of that money come back to you? Have you considered what role Social Security can play when planning for retirement? ✨ This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who has ever paid into Social Security. I...

Send us Fan Mail 📸 In this episode of the Steadfast Care Planning podcast, Philip Griffith joins to discuss preserving family memories through photo management. Philip shares his personal caregiving experience with his mother-in-law and how that motivated him to help families capture and preserve their stories through photos. 🤳 The conversation explores the challenges families face in organizing...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Welcome back to Steadfast Care Planning, where we plan for care to live well. Today, we have a compelling episode with a very special guest, Esther Greenhouse, a longevity strategist and the founder of Silver to Gold Strategic Consulting. Esther brings her extensive expertise in gerontology, environmental psychology, and design to tackle the challenges of aging in place. 🛠️ In...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️Welcome back to Steadfast Care Planning, your trusted space for everything related to planning for extended care to live well! 💡 In this enlightening episode, host Kelly Augspurger is joined by Deb Martin, the manager of the Vulnerable Adult Office at Thrivent. Deb has extensive experience in elder abuse prevention and detection and shares crucial information on this pressing t...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Steadfast Care Planning podcast! In today's discussion, host Kelly Augspurger dives deep into the world of Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) with special guest Molly Good, the Regional Marketing Director for Otterbein Senior Life. ✨ This conversation is a must-listen for anyone managing their own later-life planni...

Send us Fan Mail 🫁 Welcome back to the Steadfast Care Planning podcast! Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Raj to the show. Dr. Raj is a quadruple board-certified physician and a renowned expert in internal medicine, pulmonary critical care, and sleep medicine. He is also a clinical researcher, associate professor, media personality, and author. In this episode, Dr. Raj delves deep into the cri...