Senior Matters Podcast

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Senior Matters Podcast episodes

September 16, 2017 Everything You Should Know About Reverse Mortgages
While most people have heard of reverse mortgages, very few know how they work. On this episode, we will dispel some of the mystery and misunderstandings surrounding this tool with Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional, CRMP, Kyle Buck of Affinity Mortgage Group.
29 min
September 09, 2017 Safe Driving Tips for Seniors (and Everyone Else) with Scott Lundgreen
Do you know what to do if you've been in an accident? Do you know what information to collect for insurance purposes? Find out details and how you can protect yourself and your family from Scott Lundgreen, partner and personal injury attorney at Johnson & Lundgreen.
29 min
September 06, 2017 Depression and Mental Illness in Aging Seniors: What to Watch For
In this episode of Senior Matters Radio, Mark is joined by Dr. Abhilash K. Desai, MD, medical director of Idaho Memory & Aging Center. Dr. Desai is a board certified geriatric psychiatrist and specializes in helping aging adults with mental illness. Learn more about depression, mental illness, and dementias in older adults by tuning in.
29 min
August 23, 2017 Our Estate Planning Toolbox for Your Legal Life Plan
When you decide you don't want to rely on the government's default plan for your estate, we're here to help you put together your Legal LifeTM Plan. We have a variety of tools to help us customize the perfect plan for your family and your needs. Learn more about those tools in this episode.
29 min
August 19, 2017 What You Need to Know About Your Default Estate Plan
Did you know that even if you don't have a formal estate plan, you still have one? This is the one the government has laid out for you, and you probably won't like it. The only way to avoid it is to take matters into your own hands and get a plan in place.
29 min
August 05, 2017 Why Your Family Should Consider a Care Manager
Join Mark Wight as he visits with care manager Mark Fuller of The Care Management Team. Learn about why a care manager could be a great solution not only for your aging or ill loved one but for the whole family as well. A professional care manager can improve the consistency of health care while reducing stress on the patient and the family.
29 min
July 29, 2017 Tax Time Isn't the Only Time to Think About Taxes
Tune in to hear Mark chat with CPA Reid Olsen, of Olsen & Company CPAs. They're covering the topic of taxes and what you need to know BEFORE tax season to make April that much easier. This includes keeping an eye on the legislature as many ideas for tax reform have been tossed around (but nothing is sticking, yet).
29 min
July 26, 2017 Wealth Preservation
On this episode of Senior Matters Radio, Mark welcomes Justin Walker from Adalant. They cover the recent Department of Labor "fiduciary" rule and why it may be confusing a lot of people. Justin and Mark also talk about the importance of wealth preservation when it comes to the time in life where your priorities shift.
29 min
July 14, 2017 Honoring & Caring for Vets
Hear what Bill Poulson, Director of Client Services, and Mark have to say about the wonderful vets they meet in their day to day work planning estates. Many of these vets share amazing stories and the team at Idaho Estate Planning is eager to help them arrange their affairs.
29 min
July 14, 2017 Do the Veterans You Love Know About the Aid and Attendance Benefit?
Tune into this episode to hear what some vets (and surviving spouses) are missing when it comes to VA benefits. There is help available for wartime vets to pay for long-term care, it's just not well-publicized. Hear what Mark has learned as he's helped many veterans over the years receive the benefits they've earned.
29 min

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The Senior Matters Podcast with Mark E. Wight, presented by Idaho Estate Planning, is your go-to resource for navigating senior living, retirement planning, and estate management challenges and opportunities. Hosted by Mark E. Wight, an experienced estate planning attorney with over 40 years of experience, this podcast delivers expert insights and practical advice on topics that matter most to seniors, those caring for seniors, and individuals approaching retirement.