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Scams targeting seniors are becoming more sophisticated, and families need to know the warning signs. In this episode of Aging, Healthcare, and Everything in Between, Stephanie Pogue talks with Sergeant Robert Powell of the Chesterfield Police Department about common scams affecting older adults, including IRS scams, fake police calls, grandchild scams, romance scams, Medicare scams, gift card scams, fake emails, and online shopping fraud.

You’ll learn why scammers often use urgency and emotion, why seniors are frequently targeted, and what simple steps can help protect your parents, grandparents, clients, or loved ones.

Most important tip: hang up, slow down, verify, and never give personal information or payment over the phone unless you initiated the call.

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0:00 Intro: Protecting Seniors from Scams
0:50 Why Scams Are Getting More Sophisticated
1:37 How Scammers Use Urgency and Emotion
2:01 Why Seniors Are Often Targeted
3:07 Common Phone Scams: IRS, Police & Grandchild Scams
4:44 What to Do When a Scam Call Comes In
5:49 Online Romance Scam Red Flags
8:54 Medicare Scams and Protecting Your Medicare Number
10:25 Lottery and Sweepstakes Scams
11:23 Basic Rules to Protect Yourself
12:42 Why Gift Cards Are Always a Red Flag
13:58 Email Scam Warning Signs
15:21 What Scammers Want from Your Computer
15:50 Online Shopping Safety Tips
17:51 Why You Should Review Bank and Medicare Statements
19:01 In-Person Safety Tips While Shopping
20:58 Final Advice: Slow Down and Verify
22:04 Closing Thoughts

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What happens when a loved one passes away—and you realize nothing is actually organized?

In this episode of Aging, Healthcare, and Everything in Between with Stephanie Pogue, Adam Zuckerman (founder of Buried in Work) shares a powerful personal story that led him to build a system helping families navigate estate planning, organization, and end-of-life decisions.

After losing his father unexpectedly, Adam discovered a hard truth: having documents isn’t the same as being organized.

This conversation breaks down the critical difference between estate planning and estate organization—and why that gap creates stress, confusion, and hundreds of hours of extra work for families.

👉 In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why estate planning alone isn’t enough
• The biggest mistakes families make after a loss
• How disorganization can cost time, money, and peace of mind
• The 10 essential items everyone should have in place
• How to start the conversation with parents (without it feeling uncomfortable)
• Simple steps to get organized starting today

With over 570 hours spent on average managing an estate, preparation isn’t optional—it’s a gift to your family.

If you want to reduce stress, avoid common mistakes, and make life easier for your loved ones, this is a must-watch conversation.

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Think you understand estate planning? You might be making costly mistakes without even realizing it.

In this episode of Aging, Healthcare, and Everything in Between, Stephanie Pogue sits down with estate planning attorney Court Smith to break down the 10 biggest misconceptions people have about wills, trusts, probate, and powers of attorney—and what you actually need to know.

From the truth about probate to why a will doesn’t avoid it, this conversation clears up the confusion that causes families unnecessary stress, delays, and expenses.

👉 In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why probate isn’t what most people think it is
• The truth about wills vs. trusts (and which you really need)
• How to actually avoid probate the right way
• Why just having beneficiaries isn’t enough
• The most overlooked document that can create major problems
• Common mistakes that lead to family conflict and legal issues

Many people believe estate planning is only for the wealthy—but in reality, it’s for anyone who wants to protect their family and make things easier when it matters most.

If you want to avoid confusion, reduce costs, and make smarter decisions for your future, this is a must-watch.

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00:00 Podcast intro & guest introduction
00:30 Why estate planning misconceptions matter
01:05 Overview: 10 common estate planning myths
01:30 What probate actually is (and isn’t)
02:30 Myth #1: “Probate means the government takes your money”
03:40 Why people try to avoid probate
04:27 Myth #2: A will avoids probate
05:15 How to actually avoid probate (beneficiaries, TOD, POD)
06:50 Myth #3: You don’t need a will if everything has beneficiaries
08:15 Why a will is still important
09:50 Myth #4: You need a trust to avoid probate
11:30 Myth #5: A trust automatically avoids probate
12:58 Funding your trust properly
13:15 Myth #6: A trust is always better than a will
15:30 When you actually need a trust
16:03 Myth #7: Trusts help you qualify for Medicaid
17:38 Myth #8: Trusts protect your assets from creditors
18:52 Why powers of attorney are critical
19:15 Financial power of attorney explained
22:14 Risks of not having a power of attorney
22:38 Guardianship vs. power of attorney
23:30 Healthcare power of attorney explained
24:30 Common misconception about spouses making medical decisions
26:00 Healthcare directive (living will) explained
26:48 Myth #10: Estate planning is only for the rich
27:59 Key takeaways & summary
28:56 Final advice: start asking questions
29:20 Outro & how to connect

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https://youtu.be/5chq0_MQH0U

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One of the hardest parts of Long Term Care Planning is starting that conversation. 
Lindsay Friedman of LTCareNav discusses that and the process of choosing the best plan in this interview with Stephanie Pogue.

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https://youtu.be/hPlLtMjPoXY

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You should never wait until someone is gone to preserve memories. 
The time to start is now.
Stephanie sits down with John Doherty of The Family Album Company to discuss in this episode of the Aging, Healthcare and Everything In Between Podcast.

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https://youtu.be/N9TCrLZvIMc

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So you're trying to navigate Medicare for a loved one?
It can be very confusing, but Stephanie Pogue explains where to start in this Aging, Healthcare and Everything In Between Podcast.

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Home Care is a very difficult decision for families to navigate. 
Stephanie sits down with Tanya Ferber of Senior Helpers to discuss best practices in making this decision in this episode of the Aging, Healthcare and Everything In Between Podcast.

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https://youtu.be/YnH08USPq44

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In her time as a Medicare agent, Stephanie Pogue started to recognize many Seniors with young children. 
Then she realized what was going on.
In this episode of the Aging, Healthcare and Everything In Between Podcast, she interviews Craig Nash for a discussion of what's happening with "Grand Families" and how you can help. 

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https://youtu.be/wrCYa42_K5E

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Shari Ross tries to simplify the very difficult process of navigating aging. 
She shares her method in this Aging, Healthcare and Everything In Between Podcast with Stephanie Pogue. 

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https://youtu.be/BbfRqVLRvBE

https://www.seniorlivingmadesimple.com/

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Stephanie Pogue has been helping Seniors select Medicare plans for several years. In that time, she has realized how much help they need in navigating other areas of Senior Living. 

With that, she has decided to launch the Aging, Healthcare and Everything In Between Podcast in hopes of furthering education for Seniors on how to have the best retirement possible. 

Watch the video version here.

https://youtu.be/ywySn4tEwfA

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