Senior Matters Podcast

Brandie Kramer joins us from Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center to discuss the 4th Annual Health & Aging Expo. The annual event provides a number of experts and resources for seniors, caregivers, and families to learn about topics dealing with aging.

Caregiving is a heart-centered job. When the right person fills the role of a caregiver they can make a meaningful impact on the lives of their clients and their client's families. Brittany Foster joins us on behalf of Healthcare Associates Providing Positive Education and Networking (HAPPEN) to discuss their annual Caregiver of the Year Awards. The May 24th ceremony will recognize CNAs and PCAs in the Treasure Valley who go above and beyond for their clients, year in and year out.

Love can make things complicated when choosing someone to fill a fiduciary role in your estate planning needs. On this episode, Attorney Mark Wight shares criteria to consider when deciding on the best person to manage your assets.

If you already have a trust in place for your loved ones, congratulations, you are off to a good start! On this episode, Attorney Mark Wight will coach you through methods to keep your estate plan updated so you can seamlessly pass your assets from one generation to the next.

Deciding who you want to serve as your trustee is a matter that should be carefully considered. The myriad of responsibilities designated to trustees is not as simple as it may seem. Attorney Mark Wight explains how training a trustworthy custodian of your assets will ease the transition for your loved ones should you become incapacitated or in your passing.

A house is a substantial investment for many people, and it is only natural to have concerns about protecting this asset. On this episode, Attorney Mark Wight shares how you can protect and preserve the value of your home through long-term care planning.

Although the average life expectancy for humans has increased over the years; there are a number of seniors spending their retirement years in poorer health. One of the costs of our evolutionary longevity is an increase in rates for long-term care insurance. Fortunately, you have a choice in this matter. Justin Walker joins us from Adalánt, a financial services firm based in Emmett, Idaho, for an in-depth conversation about options outside of long-term care insurance.

As you prepare for Spring cleaning, you may want to include a meeting with your financial and legal planning team to your checklist. Attorney Mark Wight shares the value of adding an annual review of your Estate Plan to your list of things "to-do" as you get your house in order this season.

Managing your Estate Planning is one of the best ways to ensure your family has what they need should something happen to you. On this episode, Mark Wight shares how taking control of your assets, instead of depending on luck, is one of the best ways to give your loved ones an advantage.

Many people solely rely on their attorneys when it comes to estate planning. While attorneys play a vital role in meeting your needs, coordinating a professional team of advisors allows for a smoother transition when putting your plan in place. Justin Walker joins us from Adalant Financial Services to discuss strategies to coordinate a financial and legal team to ensure long-term success.