Aging With Grace

Episode 6 opens with the conclusion of my interview with delightful sisters JJ Elliott Hill and sister Natalie Handy who share the complex realities of caring for an aging loved one. Their podcast series "Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver" is advertised as a judgement free zone where caregivers can be their most authentic selves, confessing their truths without shame or fear of rejection. David Lau, founder, and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, returns to discuss the benefits of MYGAs which is a Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity product gaining popularity especially following recent bank collapses. More information about MYGAs can be found at dplfp.com. LaDonna Koebel, Executive Director of the Office of Senior Protection and Mediation in the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General, discusses types of scams that pop up following natural disasters. She also shares prevention tips like how seniors can protect themselves from more popular scams focused on grandchildren.

Part 1 of a two-part interview with delightful sisters JJ and Natalie who share the complex realities of role reversal with their mom from their podcast series "Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver." Given recent bad news of a bank collapse David Lau from dpl financial partners discusses alternative strategies for retirement planning. Tech writer Vanessa Hutchinson shares how to embrace technology. E5 concludes with names of several famous people who were "failures".

Volunteer and retiring Board Chair Charlotte Whittaker reflects on her leadership of AARP Kentucky. Including comments from Scott Wegenast, Associate State Director for Communications & Outreach. Then enjoy the story about an American inventor who after 10,000 attempts truly changed the world.

David Lau, Founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, returns to share his insights on a new year of investment opportunities for the day-to-day to investor or retirement planning. Founder & CEO Lamont Collins shares the success of Roots 101 African American History Museum which has been named one of Architectural Digest’s 2020 list of the top 20 museums worldwide, one of USA Today’s Top 10 Best New attractions of 2021, and was a recipient of the 2021 Ford Foundation Grant.

Meet Diane Gilman who is a pro-age advocate, fashion designer, and creator of DG2 jeans for women. Her career ignited when Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix began wearing her customized jeans. She had her greatest success selling 19 million pairs of DG2 jeans at age 60 on QVC/HSN. Enjoy Part One of the origin story of David Lau, Founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners. His work has received coverage in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and other financial media. David shares the beginning of his stellar career at E Trade Bank and Telebank which was the nation’s first internet bank. Then discover how someone who began selling watches in 1887 and hired a repair man to fix them in 1889 launched an iconic consumer shopping experience that lasted 132 years.

Bob Hill reflects on an esteemed career that includes writing 4,000 newspaper columns and his now closed whimsical eight acre Hidden Hill Nursery & Sculpture Garden. Closet and space organzier Ashley Gude from Ashley Organizes returns to discuss the calm that comes from organizing living space into a minimalist safe haven.

Secretary of State Michael G. Adams addresses numerous urban myths while reassuring Kentuckians their votes are protected in the upcoming mid-term election cycle. For more information visit Vote Safe Kentucky.gov Also enjoy some political trivia including origins of our 2500-year-old democratic process!

2023 AARP Purpose Prize Winner Reverend Dr. Jamesetta Ferguson, President & CEO of MOLO Village, CDC, reflects on the mission of her organization located in an economically depressed area. David Lau, President & CEO of DPL Financial Partners, discusses RISA as one of his firm’s popular retirement tools. Episode ends with an incredible story of international success while facing financial ruin after the Civil War.

Numerous surveys indicate seniors fear running out of money in retirement. David Lau, Founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, shares their scientific researched Guaranteed Income Analysis (GIA) tool designed to allay these concerns. Debbie Burdof shares insights into the challenging and practical sides of providing and coordinating care giving for her aging mother. Including the importance of "giving yourself and family grace" during this transitional phase.

Larry M. McDonald has served in significant leadership roles for more than forty years. Prior to retiring from the Lincoln Foundation Larry was a corporate executive who held numerous leadership roles at Humana, Inc., including Human Resources. Specifically in the areas of diversity, employee relations, and management development. Gary Adkins, now a volunteer with AARP / KY, was an assistant Commonweath Attorney for 18 years. His experience includes prosecuting two defendants who defrauded investors of over seven million dollars in violation of the KY Securities Act.