Senior Matters Podcast

Mark chats with Jackie Smith, owner of Trinity Home Care & Resource. They cover what Trinity provides, as well as information on home care options and when it's time to take that step.

In this episode, Mark is joined by Bonnie and Ray Kirby of Welcyon, Fitness Over 50. They talk all things wellness and fitness and how it's never too late to start taking care of yourself. Tune in for tips and ideas for feeling great, no matter your age.

Learn more about how Idaho Estate Planning works to educate the community with Katherine Stivers. Katherine heads up Strategic Partner Support Services in the IEP office, working with those who have education needs with the various programs, seminars, and workshops. Find out what she's been up to and how IEP demonstrates their core value of education.

This time of year, taxes seem to be on the brain. Listen in to this episode to hear some advice on taxes for seniors, starting with finding out if you even need to file! Mark also covers some recent scams and red flags when you are contacted by someone claiming to be the IRS and how to know for sure.

If you've listened to this podcast, been on our website, or read Mark's recent book, you know that to get real about your future, you need to get a team together. Who's on the team? How do you go about getting it? And how do you make them work together to get what you need? In this episode, Mark helps you get a plan in place to find the right people and get them headed in the right direction... all for YOU.

In this episode of Senior Matters Radio, Mark is joined by Aaron Flake, an independent Medicare advisor. They cover options for Medicare and Medicare Supplemental programs. There are so many options out there, get some helpful information here.

In this episode of Senior Matters Radio, Mark is joined by Nate Benjamin from Homewatch Caregivers. They talk not only about Homewatch and what sets it apart from its competitors, but also about how a homecare company can really help a family caring for a parent. Home care can also lengthen the time many individuals can stay in their home.

Justin Walker of Adalant Financial joins Mark to talk about what it means to have holistic financial health. This means thinking beyond immediate needs and into a variety of situations and solutions. Holistic financial health is more than just life insurance or an IRA, it's a multi-prong approach to having a healthy financial present and future.

It's important to be aware of the caregivers among us, which is why the Center for the Study of Aging at BSU is presenting the 6th annual Family Caregiver Conference. In this episode, Mark is joined by Dr. Sarah Toevs from the Center for the Study of Aging. They discuss the upcoming conference as well as some common struggles for caregivers, especially women.

Janine Sawaya, administrator at MorningStar Senior Living, visits Senior Matters Radio to discuss isolation among seniors. Assisted living helps seniors address some the common issues they experience living alone—beyond just their physical health. Many times, individuals who move to assisted living improve health-wise because of these benefits. From regular meals and activities, to socialization with staff and new friends, residents enjoy things they may not realize they're even missing.