Steadfast Care Planning
Steadfast Care Planning is for people who want to learn how to best plan for their longevity including how to navigate extended care, long-term care insurance options, and other challenges that older adults face. Join Kelly Augspurger, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® and long-term care insurance specialist as she has thought-provoking conversations with industry professionals. Tune in as Kelly guides you on how to plan for care to live well.
Episodes
50 episodes
How to Best Support Caregivers with Savy Makalena
🎙️ 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 solu...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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28:22
Creating an Emergency Info Binder with Kim Roberts
🎙️ 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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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24:31
Navigating Diabetes with Kelly Schmidt
🎙️ 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...
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Episode 44
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19:13
Understanding Social Security Benefits with Adria Rosebrock
🎙️ 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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22:02
Preserving Family Memories Through Photos with Philip Griffith
📸 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 t...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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19:53
Reducing Preventable Extended Care & Caregiving Demands & Costs with Esther Greenhouse
🎙️ 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. Es...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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30:27
How to Prevent Elder Abuse with Deb Martin
🎙️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 Vulnerabl...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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20:51
A Guide to Continuing Care Retirement Communities with Molly Good
🎙️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 Region...
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Episode 39
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29:30
Pillars of Good Health & Sleep with Dr. Raj
🫁 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 medicin...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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32:00
AI to Predict & Personalize Long-Term Care Planning with Lily Vittayarukskul
🚀 Welcome back to the Steadfast Care Planning podcast, the show that helps you plan for care to live well. In this compelling episode, we’re joined by Lily Vittayarukskul, founder and CEO of Waterlily Planning and an ex-NASA data scientist. Lil...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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32:58
How to Cope With Caregiver Stress with Todd Keitz
💡Welcome back to the Steadfast Care Planning podcast, the show that helps you plan for care to live well. Our guest is Todd Keitz, not just a seasoned CEO of My Care Friends and 17 Commerce, but also a compassionate caregiver advocate drawing f...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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20:13
Aging Life Care Professionals with Susan Kelsey
💡Join Kelly Augspurger as she interviews Susan Kelsey, a certified aging life care specialist and the founder of Assistance Plus, in this insightful episode of the Steadfast Care Planning podcast. 👨👩👧👦 They discuss the important role...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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23:43
Navigating Caregiving & Financial Challenges with Danielle Miura
In this episode of the Steadfast Care Planning podcast, host Kelly Augspurger and guest Danielle Miura, a certified financial planner, educator, and caregiver advocate, discuss the complexities of caregiving and the financial challenges that co...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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18:38
Elder Care Mediation with Alison Forche
Join us in this heartfelt and informative episode of the Steadfast Care Planning Podcast as Kelly sits down with the esteemed family law attorney and elder care mediator, Alison Forche. Together they delve into the emotional and complex journey...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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29:46
The Inheritance Playbook with Chad Holmes
In this episode, Kelly sits down with Chad Holmes, a certified financial planner and certified public accountant, and author of "The Inheritance Playbook: Helping Your Parents Pass the Torch, Not the Tax." Join them as they delve into actionabl...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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21:22
Home Modifications for Safety with Danielle Roe and Doug Rowe
Welcome to the Steadfast Care Planning podcast! In this episode, host Kelly Augspurger is joined by home safety experts Danielle Roe from Arrow Lift and Doug Rowe from Attune Home Safety Plan. Together, they discuss the critical topic of home m...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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22:57
How to Pay for Long-Term Care with Nic Nielsen
Paying for care as we age can be one of the most difficult and challenging periods in our life. Luckily, there are many options that can be explored separately or in combinations.Kelly Augspurger spoke to Nic Nielsen, a certified financ...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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38:45
Tech to Help People Age Successfully with Larry Nisenson
What does it mean to age successfully and what tools exist to help us successfully age? Kelly Augspurger spoke to Larry Nisenson, Chief Growth Officer of Assured Allies, and they explored the innovative technology and programs designed ...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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28:42
Blue Zones and Healthy Aging with Stevyn Guinnip
Have you ever thought about living beyond your 100th birthday? What are are the secrets to longevity and vitality inspired by the centenarians who live in the Blue Zones?Kelly Augspurger spoke to Stevyn Guinnip, CEO of Grow Wellthy, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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28:49
Medicaid Planning with Cathy Sikorski
Have you ever thought about Medicaid Planning? What is Medicaid Planning and is it right for you?I chatted with Cathy Sikorski, Esq., an elder law attorney, speaker and caregiver, about the intricacies and details regarding Medicaid Plan...
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37:09
LTC Insurance Claims Process with Dwight Smith
There are many strategies to filing a successful Long-Term Care Insurance claim.I chatted with Dwight Smith, the owner of AMADA Senior Care Columbus & Toledo, about ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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20:28
Worksite LTC Insurance with Kevin Sypniewski
I had the pleasure of having Kevin Sypniewski, CEO of AGIS Network, on Steadfast Care Planning podcast. We discussed the importance of group and work site long-term care insurance for employers and employees. Here are ...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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23:20
Navigating Hospitalizations with Dr. Monique Nugent
What do you need to know about navigating a hospitalization?Join Kelly and her guest, Dr. Monique Nugent, practicing hospitalist, associate director for the Division of Hospital Medicine at South Shore Hospital in Massachusetts, and auth...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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24:57
Planning for Care with Jasilika Davidson
What do you need to know about planning for care?Join me and my guest, Jasilika Davidson, Owner of Assisted Living Locators of West Columbus, Senior Care Advisor, Dementia Care Certified, TEDX speaker, and Veteran.In t...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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25:10
VA Long-Term Care Benefits with Carmen Perry Tevaga
If you are or know someone who is a Veteran or a Vet’s spouse, what LTC benefits are available to you?Join me and my guest, Carmen Perry, VP Strategic Partnerships at Veterans Home Care, as we discuss LTC benefits for Veterans and their ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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15:32