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Steadfast Care Planning is for people who want to learn how to best plan for their longevity including how to navigate extended care, long-term care insurance options, and other challenges that older adults face. Join Kelly Augspurger, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® and long-term care insurance specialist as she has thought-provoking conversations with industry professionals. Tune in as Kelly guides you on how to plan for care to live well.
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Send us a text How do you truly show up for someone who’s lost their spouse? Kelly Augspurger welcomes Chris Bentley, founder of Wings for Widows, for a heartfelt conversation on the early days of widowhood—when life feels blurry, overwhelming, and isolating. From “widow fog” to financial pitfalls, Chris offers real insight and practical guidance for families, friends, and professionals alike. Whether you're walking alongside someone grieving or planning for your own future, this episode offe...
Send us a text 📋 Long-term care insurance can be a lifeline—or a landmine—if you don’t know how to navigate the claims process. I sat down with my colleague and mentor, Bill Comfort, to talk about something we don’t discuss nearly enough: how to confidently navigate a long-term care insurance claim when the time comes. From why claims are more complex than most people expect, to what families and professionals need to know before filing, this conversation is packed with insight, practical t...
Send us a text 👁️ There’s more to an eye exam than meets the eye... What if one simple exam could reveal far more than just how well you see? I sat down with Dr. Ravi Goel to explore a topic that touches every one of us—but rarely gets talked about. We covered far more than vision care. This conversation opened my eyes (literally!) to some surprising connections between eye health, aging, and long-term planning. Whether you’re caring for yourself or someone you love, this is something you’l...
Send us a text Thinking about retirement—or helping others prepare? Here are 3 key takeaways to keep in mind: 1. Legacy Doesn’t Happen by Accident Roughly two-thirds of Americans haven’t done any estate planning. Intentional planning is an act of love—it removes uncertainty and stress for your family. Don’t leave your legacy to chance or state laws. Start the conversation now. 2. Retirement with Purpose Starts with the Right Foundation Mike outlines five pillars of a faith-driven retirement...
Send us a text 🎙️ What are the hidden dangers of polypharmacy and how it affects older adults? Kelly chatted with Dr. Nancy Taylor about this and here are the key takeaways from their conversation: 🔹 Polypharmacy Awareness: Polypharmacy refers to using multiple medications at the same time, often leading to unintended side effects or complications. It’s crucial to regularly reconcile medications, especially after adding new prescriptions. 🔹 Communication is Key: Effective communication betwee...
Send us a text Ever wondered about long-term care insurance options through your employer? 🤔 Dive into the fastest-growing segment of LTC: the employer group market! 📈 Let's explore the exciting changes and options available! 1🔍 Did you know that the employer group market is the fastest-growing segment of long-term care? From guaranteed issue solutions with dozens of carriers to small groups starting at 3 employees, the landscape is changing dramatically! #GroupLTC #InsuranceEvol...
Send us a text Crushing Medical Debt! 🏥💸 Have you ever been overwhelmed by astronomical medical bills? You're not alone! Today's convo is with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, an expert on navigating medical debt, and she has some game-changing advice. 🩺🔍 Medical bills are the leading cause of debt & bankruptcy in the U.S.—& they don't discriminate by age. If you're over 18, you're at risk. But guess what? Dr. Virgie says there's hope, & she's armed with 3 life-saving steps to...
Send us a text Do you know someone caring for a person with dementia? 🎙In this episode of Steadfast Care Planning, Kelly talks with Valarie Langel, a nurse practitioner who specializes in geriatrics and author of "Dementia Caregiving Simplified." Here's how to navigate the journey with grace and support: 1/ 🧠 Dementia is more than memory loss. It involves confusion, speech difficulties, and emotional challenges. Recognize the stages early for better care and planning. Valarie Langel’...
Send us a text 🎙️ In this insightful episode, Kelly Augspurger talks with financial planning expert Ben Henry-Moreland about the strategic benefits of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). ✨ Discover how to make the most out of your HSA, whether you're looking to cover immediate healthcare costs, or plan for long-term savings. 💰 Join us as we unpack the essentials of HSAs, exploring their unique benefits and tax advantages among many other important aspects of HSAs. 🏛️ Ben shares his expertis...
Send us a text 🎙️ Caregivers are not only an under-served community, they are a non-served community. How is it possible that the people who take care of our ailing and elderly populations, can be so thoroughly forgotten and neglected? Luckily, there are solutions and people are working on ways to better support our society's caregivers. ✨ In this conversation Savy Makalena, CEO and Founder of "Gimme a Break", shares the story of how she was lead through her caregiving journey to creating t...
Send us a text 🎙️ There is something about human nature that tries to avoid planning for emergencies. We all know emergencies can be handled easier if we had planned for them, but still we procrastinate our preparations as if delaying it will somehow put off the inevitable. That is why creating and maintaining an emergency binder is so important. 🤝 Today, Steadfast Care Planning welcomes Kim Roberts. 🏥 In this episode, Kim dives into creating an emergency binder for the older adults in our...
Send us a text 🎙️ We all know someone who is suffering from diabetes, whether it be Type 1, Type 2, or even Type 3. But how much do we actually know about the different types of diabetes and could we be at risk of developing diabetes ourselves? If so, how can we manage our nutrition and lifestyle to either avoid a diabetes diagnosis, or manage our blood sugar levels through diet and lifestyle choices to ease the effects of a positive diagnosis? ✨ In this conversation Kelly Schmidt, a diabet...
Send us a text 🎙️ Have you ever wondered about that chunk of your paycheck that is taken out and given to Social Security? What exactly is Social Security and when can you expect to see some of that money come back to you? Have you considered what role Social Security can play when planning for retirement? ✨ This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who has ever paid into Social Security. It is a critical element of retirement planning and offering financial support during your later yea...
Send us a text 📸 In this episode of the Steadfast Care Planning podcast, Philip Griffith joins to discuss preserving family memories through photo management. Philip shares his personal caregiving experience with his mother-in-law and how that motivated him to help families capture and preserve their stories through photos. 🤳 The conversation explores the challenges families face in organizing and managing old photos, especially as technology changes over time. Philip provides helpful tips an...
Send us a text 🎙️ Welcome back to Steadfast Care Planning, where we plan for care to live well. Today, we have a compelling episode with a very special guest, Esther Greenhouse, a longevity strategist and the founder of Silver to Gold Strategic Consulting. Esther brings her extensive expertise in gerontology, environmental psychology, and design to tackle the challenges of aging in place. 🛠️ In this episode, we'll dive into the critical myths and misconceptions surrounding financial security...
Send us a text 🎙️Welcome back to Steadfast Care Planning, your trusted space for everything related to planning for extended care to live well! 💡 In this enlightening episode, host Kelly Augspurger is joined by Deb Martin, the manager of the Vulnerable Adult Office at Thrivent. Deb has extensive experience in elder abuse prevention and detection and shares crucial information on this pressing topic. ✨ In this episode, we’ll unpack what constitutes elder abuse, the various forms it can take...
Send us a text 🎙️Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Steadfast Care Planning podcast! In today's discussion, host Kelly Augspurger dives deep into the world of Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) with special guest Molly Good, the Regional Marketing Director for Otterbein Senior Life. ✨ This conversation is a must-listen for anyone managing their own later-life planning or aiding a loved one in their journey toward aging gracefully. 🏡 Molly Good offers valuable i...
Send us a text 🫁 Welcome back to the Steadfast Care Planning podcast! Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Raj to the show. Dr. Raj is a quadruple board-certified physician and a renowned expert in internal medicine, pulmonary critical care, and sleep medicine. He is also a clinical researcher, associate professor, media personality, and author. In this episode, Dr. Raj delves deep into the critical topic of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its widespread impact on breathing during sleep, co...
Send us a text 🚀 Welcome back to the Steadfast Care Planning podcast, the show that helps you plan for care to live well. In this compelling episode, we’re joined by Lily Vittayarukskul, founder and CEO of Waterlily Planning and an ex-NASA data scientist. Lily shares her pioneering approach to utilizing AI and massive data insights to personalize extended care planning, inspired by her personal experience navigating her aunt's long-term care journey. 👨👩👧👦 In our conversation, we explore ...
Send us a text 💡Welcome back to the Steadfast Care Planning podcast, the show that helps you plan for care to live well. Our guest is Todd Keitz, not just a seasoned CEO of My Care Friends and 17 Commerce, but also a compassionate caregiver advocate drawing from his profound personal experience. Todd's caregiving journey began unexpectedly when he was just nine years old, continuing throughout his life and intensifying in 2018 when he started caring for his parents. 👨👩👧👦 In this episode,...
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