Now or Never: Long-Term Care Strategy with Kosta Yepifantsev: Recent Episodes
Kosta Yepifantsev
Now or Never: Long-Term Care Strategy is a podcast for all those seeking answers and solutions in the long-term care space. Too often we don’t fully understand the necessity of care until it’s too late. This podcast is designed to create solutions, start conversations and bring awareness to the industry that will inevitably impact all Americans.
Join Kosta and his guest: Jim Bourke, Director of Adult Foster Care Services at Home Caregivers.
In this episode: What is adult foster care? What kinds of families or individuals are you looking for to become adult foster parents? What kind of compensation can a family expect? Does the compensation vary? Does this cover the cost of living for the individual you’re fostering? What are the most common questions you get about adult foster care?
Find out more about Adult Foster Care Services at Home Caregivers:
(Serving Tennessee)
https://homecaregiverstn.com/adult-foster-care-program
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http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest:John Mozdzien, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Veterans First. Aging veterans and their families often face unique challenges, and it can be difficult trying to maintain a level of independence. That’s why Veterans First works to provide veterans and their families the support they need for independent living at home.
In this episode: Can any Veteran access your services? What’s the first thing that people normally ask you? What does the process of working with Veterans First look like from that point forward? What kind of documentation do you need to enroll? For someone that’s seeking care immediately, as most your clients are, is there any way to start this process without all the documentation? When is the best time for families to contact Veterans First? Is there a preferable age or circumstance?
Find out more about John and Veterans First:
https://www.veteransfirst.us/
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http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Stefano Selorio, Founder and CEO of Carevocacy, a platform providing online, in-person and AI driven education teaching seniors how to use the technology around them. Recently honored as one of Forbes 30 Under 30, Stefano’s mission is to advance Health Equity Through AI and Digital Literacy.
In this episode: How can a better understanding of technology and how digital systems work bring peace to seniors and their caregivers alike when it comes to things like remote support, sensors or even some forms of digital surveillance? How can digital literacy help to lessen some of the accessibility issues that seniors face? I want to talk about Carevocacy and your newest AI launch, Apo. I tried it out and it’s truly a game changer for anyone that needs hands-on support. What inspired these products and how is AI helping you reach new audiences?
Find out more about Stefano Selorio and Carevocacy: https://carevocacy.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Justin Ellerby, President of the National Shared Housing Resource Center and Co-Founder and Executive Director at HomeShare American River.
In this episode: This goes without saying, but housing is one of the greatest challenges facing Americans of all ages, in all parts of the United States. How does home sharing address this challenge for seniors in an economical and practical way? Aside from the obvious financial reasons someone might want to start home sharing, what’re the greater micro and macro benefits of hosting and being a guest in someone’s home?
Find out more about National Shared Housing Resource Center:https://nationalsharedhousing.org/
Find out more about HomeShare American River:https://www.homeshareamericanriver.org/
Join Kosta and his guest: Meredith Oppenheim, Founder and CEO of Vitality Society, an online community designed to enrich, engage and empower people 60 and better to remain at their best.
Meredith proudly served on Mayor Bloomberg’s Age-Friendly NYC Commission and the NYC Department for Aging board during her decades as an executive in the senior housing industry where she received a US Congressional Award for her service to seniors. Recently featured as a Speaker at South By Southwest, Meredith’s mission to create sustainable, long lasting change in senior living is just getting started.
In this episode: What’s the difference between someone’s age and their vitality? The Baby-Boomer Generation is known for completely demolishing every trend and tradition in their path. As they’re getting older and starting to shape the landscape of what retirement and life past 65 looks like to them, how do you think communities like Vitality Society play into the new way we age? As someone that’s started an online community for seniors and is actively working to integrate technology into the aging process, what role do you see technology taking in senior living, care and security?
Find out more about Meredith Oppenheim and Vitality Society:https://www.vitality-society.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Kathleen O’Brien: Advocate, Educator, Former Television Broadcaster and Producer and now, Author of Reclaiming Your Right to Grow Old.
In this episode: Why do we obsess over youth when that’s such a short and often painful part of our life, while having the maturity and wisdom of age is such a dignified and rich way to experience life? What is successful aging? What does it look like for you personally? Why are we so scared of getting old?
Find out more about Kathleen O'Brien:http://www.growoldbehappy.com/
Buy Kathleen's Book Reclaiming Your Right to Grow Old:https://www.amazon.com/Reclaim-Your-Right-Grow-Old-ebook/dp/B092FP2Y1M?ref_=ast_author_dp
Join Kosta and his guest: Kimberly Whiter, Co-Founder of The Whole Care Network, CEO of Elder Care Solutions, and Founder of The Care Colloquium, a first of its kind, national thought leadership conference for leaders in the care economy.
In this episode: What does it look like financially for the average American to unexpectedly need senior care? During a recession, budgeting becomes critical for families of all incomes. What are some of the most common financial mistakes families make when planning for senior care? We’re both proponents of aging-in-place when possible. What are some strategies you recommend for families to make this financially viable, especially in a recession?
Find out more about Kimberly Whiter and Elder Care Solutions:
https://www.eldercaresolutionsinc.com/
Find out more about The Whole Care Network:
https://thewholecarenetwork.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Mitchell Clionsky, Board-Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist, Clinician and Co-Author of Dementia Prevention: Using Your Head to Save Your Brain.
In this episode: Dementia isn’t inevitable, and in 1 in 2 it’s preventable. Your book lays out a visual model of more than 20 factors that impact dementia risk, including 15 that are adjustable throughout adulthood. What are a few of the controllable variables? Why do we focus so heavily on only diet and exercise when there are so many different factors that play into decreasing risks? At the end of the day, are you optimistic about dementia prevention, treatment and eventually finding a cure? How far away do you think we are from finding a cure to the symptoms of dementia?
Find out more Dr. Mitchell Clionsky:
https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/authors/mitchell-clionsky-phd
Buy Dr. Clionsky's Book, Dementia Prevention: Using Your Head to Save Your Brain:https://www.amazon.com/Dementia-Prevention-Using-Hopkins-Health/dp/1421446251
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Join Kosta and his guest: Kelly Roberts, Co-Founder of Roberts Family Funeral Home and Founder of Send Off - a company redefining the way we look at funerals, end of life celebrations and memorial events.
Find out more about SendOff:
https://www.sendoff.co/
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Join Kosta and his guest: Malika Moore, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Educator and Founder of Aging and Amazing, a network committed to older adults and strengthening the networks that surround them.
In this episode: In my experience, people either never want to think about getting older or they’re afraid of getting older and thinking about it way too much. As a society, why does it feel like we’ve turned growing old into a punishment? As someone working on the front lines of advocacy for our elder-generation, do you think we’re starting to wake up to the shame we’ve created around getting old? Are people starting to reframe how they see their life after 65? What do you think are the greatest sources of joy and purpose as we age that are sometimes overlooked or lost throughout our lives?
Find out more about Aging and Amazing:https://www.agingamazing.com/
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Join Kosta and his guest: Emily Gang, Owner and Founder of The Medicare Coach. Providing independent, unbiased advice to Americans approaching their Medicare decision,The Medicare Coach is dedicated to helping educate and protect American's healthcare rights and retirement savings.
Today we’re talking about everything you should know about Medicare at 65.
In this episode: What is Medicare? Why is it so important for seniors to understand as they approach age 65? If you’re approaching the age of 65, you’re probably getting an overwhelming amount of Medicare-related mail. How can we distinguish between useful information and junk-mail advertisements? What does it mean to make the "right" Medicare decision? What factors should we consider? Medicare can be expensive, whether it’s from premiums or out-of-pocket expenses. How should we budget and are there any strategies to minimize these costs?
Find out more about Emily Gang and The Medicare Coach:https://www.themedicarecoach.com/
Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:https://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Gretchen Kingma, Occupational Therapist, Realtor and Founder of Empowered Homes and Custom Joy.
Throughout her career Gretchen has dedicated herself to improving aging-in-place services, creating intentional home modifications, and facilitating community transitions that assist older adults and persons with disabilities in making spaces that fit their needs while promoting independence, comfort, and personal choice.
In this episode: What is universal design? For anyone that’s trying to evaluate the accessibility of a home, what should be on their main list of considerations? At what point should you choose downsizing over renovations when it comes to home modifications and accessibility? In the event someone is deciding to age in place, as AARP reports 80% of us would prefer to, what are the most overlooked obstacles for mobility?
Find out more about Gretchen Kingma and Empowered Homes:
https://empoweredhomes.com/
Find out more about Custom Joy:
https://customjoystl.com/
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Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Christine Rosenbloom, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian, and Co-Author of Food and Fitness after 50.
Dr. Rosenbloom is a regular contributor to AARP, WebMD, and countless other publishing resources, while becoming a trusted nutritional consultant for brands like General Mills, The Grain Foods Foundation and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.
In this episode: At the most basic level, how are our nutritional needs changing as we age? There are so many branded diets out there – Mediterranean, Keto, Vegan, etc. Are there any specific dietary patterns you believe to be especially beneficial for older adults? As we age, maintaining muscle mass is vital. How important is protein intake and exercise in this equation, and are there specific guidelines for seniors?
Find out more about Dr. Christine Rosenbloom:https://www.chrisrosenbloom.com/
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Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Dorian Minzter, experienced Therapist, Life and Retirement Transition Coach, Relationship Coach, Executive Coach, Author, Speaker and Teacher.
Today we’re talking about what no one told you about retirement.
In this episode: In 2023, what does a successful retirement look like? How can we more accurately predict what we actually need to retire? What are the greatest risks for derailing retirement plans and how do we avoid them? What’s your advice to the children of parents that have no retirement plan?
Find out more about Dr. Dorian Mintzer:
https://revolutionizeretirement.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK0nhVIBSloGHAKDtfHauw
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Join Kosta and his guest: Christian Worstell, Senior Medicare and Health Insurance Eductor with HelpAdvisor.com. As a licensed health insurance agent and industry advocate, Christian has helped thousands of Americans better understand their health insurance and Medicare coverage.
Featured everywhere from Forbes, MarketWatch, WebMD, and Yahoo! Finance, Christian’s primary goal is to provide accessible information on healthcare coverage, limiting out-of-pocket Medicare spending, and how to access quality medical care.
Find out more about Christian Worstell and HelpAdvisor.com
https://www.helpadvisor.com/authors/christian-worstell
https://www.helpadvisor.com/
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https://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Jennifer Stelter, Clinical Psychologist, Dementia Expert, and Johns Hopkins Press Author specializing in dementia care. Dr. Stelter is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer recognized by the National Council for Certified Dementia Practitioners.
Today we’re talking about dementia, mental health, and how to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s.
Find out more about Dr. Jennifer Stelter and Dementia Connection Institute:
https://www.dementiaconnectioninstitute.org/
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https://kostayepifantsev.com/
Disclaimer: This episode contains conversations about suicide, mental health, and some content that might not be appropriate for all audiences.
Join Kosta and his guest: Nikki Lawley, Medical Cannabis Advocate, Educator, and Founder of Nikki and the Plant.
Today we’re talking about aging, longevity, and medical cannabis.
In a 2020 publication from Harvard Health Researchers found medical cannabis is increasingly viewed as one of the most effective options for managing insomnia and chronic pain among seniors.
Find out more about Nikki Lawley:https://www.nikkiandtheplant.org/
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Join Kosta and his guest: Maxwell Schmitz, MSFS, CLTC, Senior Advisor, CEO of Yetworth Insurance Solutions, and Author of Planting the Seed: 20 Ways to Preserve Your Yetworth.
Today we’re talking about who actually needs long-term care insurance.
In this episode: What is long-term care insurance? How is it most commonly used? How does the price of long-term care insurance change with age and typically what impacts it the most? Why do we wait so long to get insurance and how can we start having these conversations earlier? How will changing enrollment qualifications for Medicaid programs like Medi-Cal impact the need for long-term care insurance?
Find out more about Maxwell Schmitz and Yetworth Insurance Solutions:
https://www.yetworth.com/home
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Join Kosta and his guest: Annalee Kruger, Founder and President of Care Right Inc., Senior Care Advisor, Author of The Invisible Patient, and senior care director of over 25 years.
In this episode: Today’s episode revolves heavily around the concept of compassion fatigue - or the burnout caregivers experience due to chronic self-sacrifice. How does this normally manifest for caregivers, and what should we be on the lookout for? A lot of our listeners are navigating their roles as long-distance caregivers, similar to what you're experiencing with your own parents. What unique challenges does this situation pose and do you have any advice for anyone in the same boat? What tips can you offer to our listeners on setting boundaries in caregiving without feeling guilty?
Find out more about Annalee Kruger and Care Right Inc.:https://carerightinc.com/
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Join Kosta and his guest: Kevin Jameson, Founder, President, and Chief Volunteer of Dementia Society of America, a non-profit working to educate and promote awareness of all types of dementia.
In this episode: Dementia looks different for everyone, how does technology aid in providing personalized care options, specifically in improving community engagement and communication? There are important distinctions to be made between Dementia and Alzheimer's, why do you think so many think of these conditions synonymously? Why do you think so many people are afraid to bring technology into the care process? We use technology and automation for almost every other part of our life, why is this different?
Find out more about Kevin Jameson and Dementia Society of America:https://www.dementiasociety.org/
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Join Kosta and his guest: Steve Gurney, Founder and CEO of Positive Aging Community, Author, and Senior Living Advocate of over 30 years.
In this episode: What is Positive Aging Community? How does it help seniors and our communities overall? As an expert in senior living, what do you believe is the biggest misconception about this experience? What’s the hardest part of getting older from a social and communal perspective? What can we do to ease these hardships?
Find out more about Steve Gurney and Positive Aging Community:https://www.retirementlivingsourcebook.com/
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Join Kosta and his guest: Lori Ramos Lemasters, Founder of Care Partners Resource and Consulting, Certified Journal to the Self ® Therapeutic Writing Instructor, and Author of “You're a Caregiver, Not a Saint”.
Today we’re talking about the power of therapeutic journaling for caregivers.
Find out more about Lori and Care Partner Resource:http://CarePartnersResource.com
Find out more about Lori's Book You're a Caregiver, Not a Saint: Yeah, Write!:https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Caregiver-Not-Saint-Write/dp/0578338904/
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Join Kosta and his guest: Star Bradbury, Aging Life Care Specialist, Founder of Senior Living Strategies, and Author of Successfully Navigating Your Parents' Senior Years.
In this episode: What’s normally the most overlooked or misunderstood aspect of aging for your clients? What does aging successfully really look like? How can we measure if we're reaching the goals and checkpoints of a successful aging plan? Is there a difference between what we think we want and what we actually want as we get older? What does that differentiation usually look like?
Find out more about Star Bradbury:https://starbradbury.com/
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Join Kosta and his guest: Jenny Kenderes, President and CEO of Senior Living Placement, Speaker, Educator, and Author of “Navigating the Next Chapter”.
Today we’re talking about how to understand the 3 keys of senior living: care, budget, and location.
In this episode: How do senior care placement agencies work? How can we prepare for the financial aspect of senior living, and understand what expenses will look like? How do you assess an individual’s care needs?
Find out more about Senior Living Placement:http://www.premier-senior.com/
Find out more about Jenny's Course "Navigating the Next Chapter":https://training.premier-senior.com/navigating-the-next-chapter-1
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Join Kosta and his guest: Bill Cohen, caregiver support group leader, educator and speaker, an Alzheimer’s Association volunteer and advocate, Certified Senior Advisor, and the owner of Cohen Caregiving Support Consultants LLC.
Today we’re talking about your step-by-step guide to creating a successful care plan.
Find out more about Cohen Caregiving Support:https://cohencaregivingsupport.com/
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Join Kosta and his guest: Geri Paige, Author, Transformational Mindset Coach, Strategic Pathway Advisor, and Founder of The Now Experiment.
Today we're talking about the mindset shift that will change how you age.
In this episode: How does our mindset shift over time? How do you know when you’re on the right path? How can we evaluate where we are and start to take inventory of our mental well-being? Do you have any strategies to alleviate some of the fear and anxiety we feel about growing older and facing our own mortality?
Find out more about Geri Paige:https://www.geripaige.com/
Find out more about The Now Experiment:https://www.thenowexperiment.com/
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Join Kosta and his guest: Rachel Hill, Podcast Host and Creative Director for Senior Living Foresight, providing new perspectives on senior living practices to improve culture, reduce turnover, and increase occupancy.
Today we're talking about senior living in the social media era.
Find out more about Senior Living Foresight:https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net/
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Join Kosta and his guest: Hassan Abdallah JD, CHC, CPCM, CEO of ATLA Healthcare Group.
Today we’re talking about how to assess quality care - from a compliance expert.
In this episode: From a regulatory and compliance perspective, how would you define 'quality of care'? At the end of the day, do regulations truly protect patients and ensure they receive high-quality care? What are the key indicators we should be looking for when assessing the quality of care in a healthcare facility, be it a long-term care facility, assisted living, or at-home care?
Find out more about Hassan Abdallah:https://www.atlawgroup.com/our-people/hassan-f-abdallah
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Join Kosta and his guest: Scott Rinehart CPA, Financial Planner, and Founder of Verifi Financial, a resource to help DIY Investors spend purposefully, pay less in tax, and invest wisely.
In this episode: For so many of us, caregiving is a full-time job we start with no training or notice. From a financial perspective, what should families expect and generally prepare for? What are some actionable tips on how to approach retirement planning and financial independence? What are some of the most common misconceptions or mistakes you see when it comes to senior care planning and financial flexibility?
Find out more about Scott Rinehart, CPA and Verifi Finacialhttps://verififinancial.com/
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Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Barry J. Jacobs, clinical psychologist, family therapist, and current member of AARP's Caregiving Advisory Panel.
Throughout his career Dr. Jacobs has authored and co-authored dozens of books, journals and publications, including best seller: The Emotional Survival Guide For Caregivers.Today we’re talking about coping with caregiver stress and burnout.
Find out more about Dr. Barry J. Jacobs:https://www.emotionalsurvivalguide.com/
https://loveandmeaning.com/
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Join Kosta and his guest: Christopher Small, Estate Planning and Probate Attorney, Educator, Coach and Founder of CMS Law Firm.
Throughout his career, Christopher has helped thousands of clients and followers reshape their perspective on legacy planning, probate, estate management, and how to protect your family through generational wealth.
Find out more about CMS Law Firm and Christopher Small:https://www.cmslawfirm.com/
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Join Kosta and his guests: Cindy Hardin-Weiss, and Christina Hardin-Weiss Co-Founders of Adaptive Equipment and Caregiving Corner, working to enhance continuity of care from healthcare facility to home, increase client and caregiver safety during daily care and improve and maintain the client’s optimal level of functional independence.
Today we’re talking about home modifications, equipment, and aging in place.
In this episode: AARP found 80% of Americans turning 65 want to age in place. What are the top three pieces of adaptive equipment you believe every senior should have in their home to ensure their independence and quality of life? What specific home modifications or strategies do you recommend to create a safer, more accessible environment for those wishing to age in place while living with dementia? What’s the most effective way to identify the appropriate home modifications and adaptive equipment to meet an individual’s specific needs? Find out more about AEC Corner:https://adaptiveequipmentcorner.com/
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Join Kosta and his guest: Patti LaFleur, Certified Dementia Practitioner, Caring Across Generations Care Fellow, former full-time care partner, and current advocate and educator for dementia.
Today we’re talking about creating systems, routines, and success as a caregiver.
In this episode: As caregivers how can we adapt our routines to better accommodate the changing needs of loved ones, especially when living with progressive conditions like dementia? What advice would you give to someone who is just starting their caregiving journey? Are there any essential steps they should take to establish successful practices from the beginning? What strategies can caregivers use to involve other family members or friends in the care process and create a support network to share the responsibilities?
Find out more about Patti LaFleur:https://www.carepartnerpatti.com/
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Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. David Grabowski, Professor of Health Care Policy in the Department of Health Care Policy at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Grabowski is a member of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, an independent agency established to advise the U.S. Congress on issues affecting the Medicare program. Throughout his tenure, Dr. Grabowski’s research has been supported by the National Institute on Aging, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Today we’re talking about health care policy and why you should care.
In this episode: As a member of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, What are some of the most pressing issues that impact our everyday lives? how has health care policy evolved to address the growing demand for long-term care services, and what improvements can still be made? Quality of care is a major concern for anyone seeking long-term care options. what can potential residents and their families do to ensure they are choosing a facility that provides high-quality care?
Find out more about Dr. David Grabowski:https://hcp.hms.harvard.edu/people/david-c-grabowski
https://twitter.com/DavidCGrabowski
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Join Kosta and his guest: Todd Rovak, CEO and Co-Founder at Carefull, the first digital platform built for older adults and their families to protect money, credit, identity, and critical documents.
Today we’re talking about how to protect seniors from online scams and fraud.
Find out more about Carefull:https://getcarefull.com/
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Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Al Power, board-certified internist and geriatrician, educator, and published author.
Internationally recognized for his work challenging the use of antipsychotic medications for people living with dementia, Dr. Power’s focus is bringing knowledge into practice to transform the culture of care, from philosophical to system shifts, to physical design concepts for community living.
Today we’re talking about the power of purpose and how to empower those with dementia.
Find out more about Dr. Al Power:http://www.alpower.net/
Purchase Dr. Power's Book, Dementia Beyond Disease: Enhancing Well-Being:https://www.amazon.com/Dementia-Beyond-Disease-Enhancing-Well-Being/dp/1938870131Purchase Dr. Power's Book, Dementia Beyond Drugs: Changing the Culture of Care:https://www.amazon.com/Dementia-Beyond-Drugs-Changing-Culture/dp/1938870646Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Danielle Roberts, Co-Founder of Boomer Benefits and author of 10 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make.
Throughout her career, Danielle has personally helped thousands of beneficiaries with their plan decisions as she specialized in Medicare-related insurance and became a member of the prestigious Forbes Finance Council.
Find out more about Danielle Roberts and Boomer Benefits:https://boomerbenefits.com/
Danielle's Book, 10 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make:https://www.amazon.com/Costly-Medicare-Mistakes-Cant-Afford/dp/1735378615/
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Join Kosta and his guest: Jill Vitale-Aussem, President and CEO of Christian Living Communities, a Colorado-based not-for-profit serving more than 1,000 older adults and their families.
Jill is a licensed nursing home administrator, LeadingAge Leadership Academy Fellow, Reframing Aging facilitator, and author of Disrupting the Status Quo of Senior Living: A Mindshift.
Today we’re talking about Person-Directed Care and Elder Empowerment.
Find out more about Jill Vitale-Aussem and Christian Living Communities:https://www.jillvitaleaussem.com/
https://www.christianlivingcommunities.org/
Jill's Book, Disrupting the Status Quo of Senior Living: A Mindshift:https://www.amazon.com/Disrupting-Status-Quo-Senior-Living/dp/1938870824
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Join Kosta and his guest: Marc Cohen, professor of gerontology at the University of Massachusetts, Boston and Co-Director of the LeadingAge LTSS.
Throughout his career Marc’s work has been published and quoted extensively, including interviews by The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Time Magazine as a thought leader on issues affecting eldercare financing.
Today we’re talking about the business of aging, who's paying for it and why it matters.
Find out more about Marc Cohen:https://www.umb.edu/faculty_staff/bio/marc_cohen
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Join Kosta and his guest: Cameron Huddleston, author, speaker, and award-winning journalist with 20 years of experience writing about personal finance.
Today we’re talking about how to approach your parents about their finances.
In this episode: How should you approach the conversation of finances with parents who are uncomfortable talking about money? So many adult children struggle with balancing respecting their parents' privacy and independence with ensuring their financial security. How do you find a balance between the two? What normally happens when people try to ignore the issue, and let their family stay on financial cruise control?
Find out more about Cameron Huddleston:https://cameronhuddleston.com/
Get your copy of Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk:https://cameronhuddleston.com/mom-and-dad-we-need-to-talk/
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Join Kosta and his guest: Dan Lindsay, Founder and CEO of Surety Technologies Inc., a site safety-aligned cleaning program bringing data-driven safety analysis to long-term care facilities.
Today we’re talking about outbreak risks, nursing homes, and what you should know.
Find out more about Dan Lindsay, Founder and CEO of Surety Technologies Inc.:https://suretytech.ca/
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Join Kosta and his guest: Ben Veghte, Director of the WA Cares Fund, (the nation's first universal long-term care insurance program in Washington State).
Today we’re talking about the universal need for universal long-term care.
In this episode: What is the Washington Care Fund? How does the WA Cares Fund differ from traditional long-term care insurance options? Where does the funding for Universal Long-Term Care come from? How is WA Cares Fund directly addressing the challenges of affordability and access to long-term care services? Why is this so prevalent and persistent a problem in 2023?
Find out more about Ben Veghte and WA Cares Fund:
https://wacaresfund.wa.gov/
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http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Elizabeth Miller, Certified Care Consultant and Founder of The Happy Healthy Caregiver, a resource hub, podcast, and community of caregivers growing and sharing tips, resources, and support to create happier and healthier lives for caregivers.
Today we’re talking about how to care for the caregiver.
In this episode: As a caregiver, how do you manage caregiver stress and avoid burnout?What’s the greatest challenge facing caregiver’s today? What should we do when personally providing caregiving support for our loved-one is no longer an option?
Find out more about Elizabeth Miller and The Happy Healthy Caregiver:
https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/
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http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Richard J. Mollot, Executive Director of the Long Term Care Community Coalition, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving quality of care, quality of life and dignity for elderly and disabled people in nursing homes, assisted living and other residential settings.
Today we’re talking about the ethics of eldercare.
Find out more about Richard Mollot and Long Term Care Community Coalition:
https://nursinghome411.org/
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http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Jennifer Fink, host of Fading Memories, a podcast designed to offer hope, advice, and wisdom from Alzheimer’s caregivers who have lived the experience and thrived.
Today we’re talking about how to navigate Alzheimer’s without fear.
Find out more about Jennifer Fink and Fading Memories Podcast:
https://fadingmemoriespodcast.com/
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http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Margaret Morganroth Gullette, Resident Scholar at the Women's Studies Research Center for Brandeis University. An Author, essayist, and activist. Her contributions to the field of cultural studies of age include five books, the latest of which is Ending Ageism, or How Not to Shoot Old People.
Today we’re talking about How to Prevent the Next American Eldercide.
Find out more about Margaret Morganroth Gullette's research:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=kgAc468AAAAJ&hl=en
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http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Kyrié Carpenter, Co-Founder of the Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse, Author of - Healing Dementia, an in-depth psychological look at the phenomenon of cognitive change and Experienced Career Coach with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry.
Today we’re talking about the Myths and Misconceptions of Dementia.
Find out more about Kyrié Carpenter:
https://kyrieosity.com/
Find out more about Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse:
https://oldschool.info/
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http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Liz Craven, Publisher: Vice President of Pro-Ad Media, Inc., Publisher of the Sage Aging ElderCare Guide, and Host of Sage Aging Podcast.
Today we’re talking about the Beginner’s Guide to Caregiving.
Find out more about Liz Craven and Sage Aging Eldercare Guide:
https://eldercareguide.com/
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http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: David Greenwalt, Certified Wellness Coach, Author, Professional Member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and Founder of Leanness Lifestyle University.
Today we’re talking about Fitness, Aging and What’s Missing.
In this episode: What are the greatest risk factors we face physically in our elder years? Easy, scalable ways to incorporate exercise routines when you’re having issues with mobility and unable to workout independently? How does our physical activity and nutritional wellbeing play into our mental stability?Find out more about David and Leanness Lifestyle University:
https://lluniversity.com/
The Leanness Lifestyle by David Greenwalt - Available for Purchase on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Leanness-Lifestyle-David-Greenwalt/dp/0971819807
Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:
http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Ashton Applewhite, author and activist, serving as the leading spokesperson for the emerging movement to raise awareness of ageism and how to dismantle it. Ashton is the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, the co-creator of the Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse, and the voice of Yo, Is This Ageist?
In this episode: Why are we so afraid of getting old? What is the greatest contributing factor to ageism today? How can we work together to create more adaptable and accessible environments for older people?
Find out more Ashton Applewhite:
https://thischairrocks.com/
Order Ashton's Book, This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism:
https://thischairrocks.com/order-the-book/
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http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Stephanie Erickson, Family Caregiving Expert, author of the bestselling book: Plan for Aging Well, clinical social worker and media commentator.
Today we’re talking about Caring for Your Aging Parents: How to Prepare.
Find out more Stephanie Erickson:
https://www.facebook.com/Stephanie-Erickson-Media-Commentator-Family-Caregiving-Expert-115638081801824/
Find Stephanie's Book on Amazon:
https://a.co/d/0VrkfXR
Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:
http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: April Harris Jackson, Attorney and Founder of Graceful Aging Legal Services, a firm focused on helping clients navigate the complicated processes of estate planning, probate, conservatorships, and Medicaid planning.
Today we’re talking about how to identify and report elder abuse.
In this episode: What is elder abuse and what are the different types of abuse that can occur? What are the most recognizable, early signs of elder abuse? If someone suspects that an aging individual is a victim of elder abuse, what should they do?Find out more April Harris Jackson and Graceful Aging Legal:
https://www.galsnashville.com/
Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:
http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Meghan Judge, Host of Judging Meghan, a podcast created with the mission of ending the stigma surrounding mental health and trauma.
Today we’re talking about aging and our mental health crisis.
In this episode: Are changes in personality and behavior a normal and expected part of aging? What should you say to someone that is resistant to seeking the mental help they need at any age? How can families and healthcare professionals better support seniors with mental health issues?
Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEkT2IzJOpI
Find out more about Meghan Judge:
https://judgingmeghan.com/
Listen to Judging Meghan Podcast:
https://judgingmeghan.com/latest-episodes/
Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:
http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Lacey Russell, Life Insurance Agent for Higginbotham and Viral Life Insurance Advocate working to share the advantages and advantages of utilizing insurance.
Today we’re talking about how you can use life insurance to pay for long-term care and benefits you can use throughout your life.
In this episode: How you can use life insurance to pay for long-term care, what tools customers can use to anticipate their needs for care and how they will know if their policy will provide sufficient coverage and the advantages of using life insurance to pay for care versus long-term care insurance or other payment strategies?
Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/Zv3u7hR6VSM
Find out more about Lacey Russell and Higginbotham:
https://www.higginbotham.com/team/lacey-russell/
Follow Lacey Russell on TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@laceythelifelady
Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:
http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Kimberly Best, Owner of Best Conflict Solutions, focusing on Collaborative Problem Solving in Healthcare, Small Business Mediation and Conflict Management, Organizational Conflict, Elder Mediation, Family and Relationship Mediation. Kim is a TN Rule 31 listed Civil mediator and a TN Rule 31 trained Family Mediator and Author of How to Live Forever: A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story.
Today we’re talking about end-of-life planning, how to approach the unapproachable conversations and the most impactful tools to ensure your legacy is preserved forever.
In this episode: The last taboo topic: death, the importance of end-of-life planning to ensure that our loved ones wishes are honored and that their legacy is preserved, understanding having open, honest conversations about death and dying can be difficult, but it is important to have these conversations in order to properly plan and how to make actionable steps for your final chapter: including a checklist of necessary legal documents and information that should be provided to family members.
Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqcQAjiG4js
Find out more about Kimberly Best and Best Conflict Solutions:
https://www.bestconflictsolutions.com/
Buy How to Live Forever: A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/How-Live-Forever-Writing-Chapter/dp/1973675331/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1591704264&sr=8-1
Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:
http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Tyler Lannom, Founder and Attorney at Lannom Law.
Tyler is a First Lieutenant in the Army Reserve Judge Advocate General’s Corps and served as an Assistant Public Defender, before turning his focus to elder law, veteran disability rights and civil litigation.
Today we’re talking about Care Planning: Special Needs Trusts.
In this episode: What is a Special Needs Trust, who qualifies, if you need a Lawyer to create a Special Needs Trust and if there are any situations where a Special Needs Trust becomes a disadvantage to an individual or their family.
Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCeeJJmcmfA&t=228s
Find out more about Tyler Lannom and Lannom Law LLC:
https://www.lannomlaw.com/
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http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Debby Riskind, Director of Medicare Insurance Sales and Marketing at GM Goldman and Associates, helping seniors get the most out of Medicare. Whether you’re buying produce at the supermarket or shopping around for a new car, we all want to get the best deal. Unfortunately, shopping for medicare insurance plans isn’t always so clear, that's where our guest Debby and her team of experts comes in!
In this episode: The most important factors to keep in mind when navigating Medicare, Medicare plans or supplements plans to avoid, what should people approaching 65 do to be prepared to get the most out of medicare when the time comes?
Watch this episode on YouTube:
Find out more about Debby Riskind and GM Goldman and Associates:
https://gmgoldman.com/
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http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Marc Glickman, Founder and CEO of BuddyIns, an organization helping thousands with the process of long term care planning and aging in place. Ninety percent of seniors report wishing to remain at home as they age, but is aging in place an option you can afford?
In this episode: What does long term care planning entail, and why is it important for those who wish to age in place? How can BuddyIns help with the process of planning for aging in place? What advantages can aging in place offer seniors, and are there any situations where it can end up having a negative impact either socially or physically?
Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zobzTIQiO2M
Find out more about Marc and BuddyIns:
https://www.buddyins.com/
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http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: John Mozdzien, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Veterans First. Aging veterans and their families often face unique challenges, and it can be difficult trying to maintain a level of independence. That’s why Veterans First works to provide veterans and their families the support they need for independent living at home.
In this episode: How Veterans First is revolutionizing the long-term care planning process for veterans, their families and surviving spouses, the evolving needs of our veterans as they age and how together we can honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/J2FJT1yulMI
Find out more about John and Veterans First:
https://www.veteransfirst.us/
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http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Celine Tien, Founder and CEO of Flowly, the first interactive platform to make pain management accessible, and address all parts of pain: physical, psychological, and social.
Today we’re talking about how virtual reality is transforming the treatment and management of chronic pain.
Find out more about Celine and Flowly:
https://www.flowly.world/
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http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Don Graves, Certified Senior Advisor, President and Founder of the Housing Wealth Institute, Author, and Instructor of Retirement Income at The American College of Financial Services.
Serving as one of the nation’s leading educators on incorporating housing wealth into retirement income planning, Don has overseen more than 20,000 advisor/client engagements over two decades into practical, easily to implement, back-of-the-napkin, common sense concepts.
Find out more about Don and Housing Wealth:
https://mutualreverse.com/don-graves/
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http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Carleigh Berryman, International Virtual Reality Healthcare Expert and Founder and CEO of Viva Vita.
Delivering virtual reality to over 10,000 seniors in hundreds of retirement and memory care communities across the country, in 2022, Carleigh joined the Board of Directors of the International Virtual Reality in Healthcare Association as she continues advocating for retirement communities to rethink senior wellbeing through virtual reality technology.
In this episode: Viva Vita, using virtual reality in long-term care and how immersive virtual experiences will change aging as we know it.
Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXICbQXLkWA
Find out more about Carleigh and Viva Vita:
https://www.vivavita.org
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http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Bobby Mendelovitz, CEO and Founder of Elder Healthcare Services, where his primary mission is to make the complicated Medicaid approval process easier and help you get Medicaid as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Today we’re talking about Medicaid and Long-Term Care: Where to Start.
In this episode: As of May 2022 nearly 89 Million Americans are utilizing Medicaid and this conversation will help inform and demystify some of the aspects of this program that make it so intimidating for those enrolling and seeking assistance.
Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj2phO3tSA8
Find out more about Bobby and Elder Healthcare Services:
https://elderhcs.com/
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http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Ben Rao, Co-Founder of Mom’s House, Best-Selling Author of Paying for Long-Term Care: The Essential Guide to Understanding and Funding Senior Care and Senior Living Industry Advocate.
Featured everywhere from CBS, NBC and Fox, Ben’s primary mission is to alleviate the emotional and financial struggle that families face when unexpectedly confronted with the reality of transitioning into senior care.
Today we’re talking about the Myths and Misconceptions About Selling Your Home to Transition into Long-Term Care.
In this episode: Mom’s House, how it works, and how it's reinventing the long-term care transition process, how the long-term care industry will evolve in the next decade and how a potential housing recession will impact seniors transitioning into long-term care.
Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN6V3Gg8v8Q
Find out more about Ben Rao and Mom's House:
https://momshouse.com/
Buy Ben's Book on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Paying-Long-Term-Care-Essential-Understanding/dp/1954363001
Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:
http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Jason Neufeld, Elder Law Attorney and Partner at Elder Needs Law, PLLC.
Jason currently serves on the Miami Mayor's Initiative in Aging, The Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, and The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
Today we’re talking about why you need an Elder Law Attorney.
In this episode: what age should someone consult an Elder Law Attorney to start planning for things like Medicaid, Probate, and Estate Planning, how to find a qualified and knowledgeable Elder Law Attorney, and unavoidable truths when it comes to long-term care planning and securing your estate.
Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0CZkq-nGSw
Find out more about Jason Neufeld and Elder Needs Law, PLLC:
https://www.elderneedslaw.com/
Buy Jason's Book on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Medicaid-some-your-long-term-expenses/dp/1513634712
Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:
http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Kelly Augspurger, Certified Long-Term Care Insurance Specialist (CLTC®), Certified Senior Advisor (CSA®), Co-Founder of Steadfast Insurance, and 2022’s Top 10 Women of Distinction in Insurance.
Today we’re talking about long-term care insurance, who needs it, and why it matters.
In this episode: what differentiates long-term care insurance from Medicare, Medicaid, and other medical insurance(s), retirement, or life insurance, what the average policy looks like as far as cost/scope of service, and how it actually works when the time comes?
Find out more about Kelly Augspurger and Steadfast Insurance:
https://www.steadfastagents.com/
Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnmYGGmBAIU
Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:
http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Joseph Chu, Certified Senior Advisor, and owner of Assisted Living Locators in Bergen County, NJ.
Assisted Living Locators is a nationwide network of senior care advisors who work together to help families and their loved ones provide a healthy and safe environment that will allow seniors to thrive. In this episode: determining the needs and specific situation of the individual requiring care, the most critical differences between at-home care, assisted living, and facility-based care, and the best way to find quality care and ensure the standards and practices of those providing services.
Find out more about Joseph Chu and Assisted Living Locators:
https://assistedlivinglocators.com/care-advisor/bergencounty
Watch this episode on YouTube:
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http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Bill Comfort, Long-Term Care Specialist, Owner of Comfort Long-Term Care, Founder and Chief Author of the Long-Term Care Claims Professional designation and training program, and Host of Aging America Radio.
Featured everywhere from Fox News, The Wall Street Journal and Smart Money, for the past 30 years Bill has dedicated his work to bringing awareness and clarity to the issues of long-term care and more importantly how to prepare.
In this episode: how the average American will pay for long-term care, what you should prepare/save, when to reduce expenses/costs, and what age range is optimal to start creating a strategy for long-term care.
Find out more about Bill Comfort and Comfort Long-Term Care:
https://www.comfortltc.com/
Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=-x9lTPMHYyM
Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:
http://kostayepifantsev.com/