Senior Matters Podcast

On this episode of Senior Matters Radio Mike Powell from Home Instead joins the show to talk about owning Home Instead Senior Care and what www.caregiverstress.com is and the value and features it has for the community as well as professionals in the field of senior care.

John Sellin and Make Powell are on the show to discuss the value they feel Senior Matters Radio brings to the community and their listeners as well as why it is so important to consult with a professional personally for each individual situation.

Mark White from Idaho Estate Planning & Kyle Buck with Affinity Mortgage are on the show to discuss some of the in's and out's of reverse mortgage as well as some common misconceptions.

Listen into this episode of Senior Matters Radio to take a further, more in-depth look into beneficiary designations, powers of attorney, and necessary healthcare documentation.

In this episode of Senior Matters Radio, attorney Mark Wight and financial planner John Sellin, along with host Bo Higby, take a look at retirement. They discuss a timeline for optimal retirement planning, as well as different plans, and the downfalls of poor beneficiary designations.

Senior Matters takes another look at planning for the future, including a look at some of the "what-ifs" one might face as they grow older, and the importance of being as prepared as possible, now.

In this episode of Senior Matters Radio, our host Beau Higby is joined by Sharon Walker from Keller-Williams Realty in Boise, ID. Sharon and Beau discuss in-depth about the Reverse for Purchase mortgage programs available. Beau reviews what a Reverse for Purchase is, how they work, what & who qualifies. Learning about and knowing the facts behind about a Reverse for Purchase Mortgage Program can help you or someone you know to purchase a new home or relocate even as a senior!

“Failing to plan is planning to fail,” guest John Sellin, financial planner, states in this episode of Senior Matters Radio. Together he and Mark Wight of Idaho Estate Planning discuss the many items to consider for success in elder years including finances, healthcare, and having a plan in order to thrive.

Senior Matters Radio once again welcomes Mike Powell to the show. This time around he and host Bo Higby discuss the 5 ways to prevent senior hospitalization. The 5 ways to prevent senior hospitalization are: Follow the doctor’s directions Tune into symptoms Don’t think you’re an exception from falls Be active Maintain a healthy diet. Mike goes into further detail on each point, expanding on the reasons these are concerns, and also how to address them.

In this episode, our host Bo Higby and Mark Wight of Idaho Estate Planning, take an in depth look at the differences between wills and trusts, as well as the pros and cons to each one. They also gloss over the role a judge can play in a will, as well as powers of attorney.