Senior Matters Podcast

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Senior Matters Podcast episodes

June 17, 2017 Get Real: Planning for Life, Death, and Disability
Learn all about Mark's new book and how you can get your copy. Get Real: Planning for Life, Death, and Disability helps you understand what areas you need to plan for and how to get started.
29 min
June 11, 2017 What You Need to Have in Place When You Travel
In this episode, Mark talks about whether you need to do anything special with their estate plan when traveling (during the summer or ever). Find out his 6 tips!
29 min
June 06, 2017 How to Spring Clean Your Legal Life Plan
It's that time of year! Tune into this episode to hear some ideas for getting things together this spring. Reviewing your documents and Legal Life Plan is something you should do every year, and spring is as good of a time as any.
29 min
May 27, 2017 What Kind of Assisted Living is Right for You
Join Mark and his guest Kimberly Clark, Executive Director of Edgewood Spring Creek Ustick. They cover the different kinds of assisted living, from senior communities to skilled nursing facilities and everything in between. Tune in to hear more!
29 min
May 16, 2017 Who, What, and Why You Would Hire an Elder Law Attorney
If you're over the age of 65, there are considerations that need to be made if you're doing any planning. Listen in to hear why it's a mistake (sometimes costly) to hire an attorney who is NOT elder law trained.
29 min
May 16, 2017 Celebrating the HAPPEN Caregiver of the Year
This month, HAPPEN Idaho will be celebrating their Caregiver of the Year. Shayne Burr, Caregiver of the Year Chairperson, joins Mark in this episode to talk about the award and the upcoming ceremony.
29 min
May 08, 2017 The Ins and Outs of Gifting as a Wealth Management Strategy
Gifting - at first glance it can seem like a great way to disburse assets. However, it can lead to tricky situations for both gifters and receivers. Find out when and why gifting is a good idea, and when it's better to look at other options.
29 min
May 08, 2017 Why You Need the Health & Wellness Expo
Coming May 20th to St. Alphonsus is the Health and Aging Expo. Join Mark and Brandie Kramer as they talk about the Expo - and why you should plan sooner than you think! Brandie is the Senior Care Program Specialist for St. Al's and has a lot of great resources for seniors and their families.
29 min
April 20, 2017 Knowing Your Options When it Comes to Healthcare Decisions
In this episode, Mark covers the more technical side of healthcare decisions – Healthcare Power of Attorney, Living Will/Advanced Directive, Physician's Orders of Scoop of Treatment (POST) and the HIPAA information release.
29 min
April 20, 2017 Making Decisions about Hospice & End of Life Care
Tune into this episode where Mark talks with Ahley Newman, a social worker and grief counselor with Harrison's Hope. They cover hospice and misconceptions about it, as well as healthcare decisions and advance care planning when it comes to the end of life.
29 min

About Senior Matters Podcast

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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.