Retire Wise

Today on Retire Wise, David Ammons talks with Tom Akins about the journey on choosing the right retirement community that fits you or your parents' specific needs. Retirement communities come in a variety of styles and not all communities may fit all people. Just like visiting a college campus, Tom and David talk about the importance of visiting each community because marketing may not give the whole picture.

This is episode 20 of the Retire Wise podcast.

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Reed VanderSlik Interview

Today on Retire Wise, David Ammons and Mary Bethel sit down to discuss the future of aging in place in North Carolina. As the number of retirees increases to record levels, the state of North Carolina and the retirement communities must work together to ensure that services continue to be available through local and state programs.

This is episode 23 of the Retire Wise podcast

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Today on Retire Wise, we are back with NC Secretary of State Elaine Marshall talking about the complex topic of estate planning. Covering everything from power of attorney to living wills, Secretary Marshall goes in depth on what you should be preparing legally to ensure your wishes are carried out in the event of a medical emergency where you cannot communicate with your loved ones.

This is episode 22 of the Retire Wise Podcast

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Today on Retire Wise, David Costner is sitting down with Dr Eneida Agolli of AudioNova. Dr Agolli talks about the fundamental changes in hearing care when it comes to aging and how you should approach hearing over your lifetime. She goes over how hearing aids have changed dramatically in form, quality, and pricing and that getting a hearing device that works for you can improve not just your hearing but mental health throughout your life.

This is episode 21 of Retire Wise

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Today on Retire Wise, Elaine Marshall joins us again to talk about safely giving during the holiday season. She speaks on advice for avoiding counterfeit goods when looking for toys, designer bags and other trending items. In addition to physical presents, giving to charity is also popular this time of year but some charities are better than others when it comes to putting your donations to good use. Elaine Marshall uses her 27 years of experience in the Secretary of State office to offer advice on choosing the right charities that use a higher percentage of money for causes and less for administration.

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Today on Retire Wise, David Costner interviews Mary Bethel about some of the government options for saving for retirement. Mary Bethel goes over a variety of current and future plans for helping retirees save more effectively, including reducing property taxes and offering government savings programs.

This is episode 18 of the Retire Wise podcast

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Today on Retire Wise, David Costner interviews David Segmiller about his take on how affordability is effecting new residents' choices in where they retire. David Segmiller explains how some retirement communities are innovating to provide the best care possible to residents without expanding costs to the point of pricing middle class families out.

This is episode 17 of Retire Wise

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Today on Retire Wise, David Ammons talks with Perry Aycock about how the landscape is changing when it comes to retirement planning. As demand increases for retirement services, new programs and opportunities are becoming important for communities like The Cedars. These programs allow for more residents to take advantage of the great services offered at communities like The Cedars without the cost and time commitment of building more occupancy.

This is episode 16 of the Retire Wise podcast with David Ammons

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In this Retire Wise episode, Steve Fleming, Co-CEO of Kintura, reflects on positive changes that can be contributed in part to Covid. Strong demand for retirement communities stems from both changing demographics and consumer appreciation for a healthy lifestyle. Challenges that peaked during Covid, such as staffing availability and costs increases, have since largely stabilized. However, innovative methods intended to navigate those challenges created solutions that still benefit both staff and residents.

This is episode 15 of the Retire Wise podcast with David Ammons

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