Senior Care Live

02/07/2025

Tune in to Senior Care Live in Kansas City Saturday at 11:00am on Talk980AM and 3pm on 98.1FM-KMBZ! For other locations across the country, check local stations for broadcast times in your area. Host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, answers the important question of when to consider moving from home to a senior care community. Then, Steve reviews how to maximize your care at any community you choose.

02/03/2025

Listen in as host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, shares the top 10 reasons you could receive an unwanted discharge from the assisted living level of care and how to avoid this altogether.

Listen in as host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, shares the top 10 reasons you could receive an unwanted discharge from the assisted living level of care and how to avoid this altogether.  ...

02/01/2025

Tune in to Senior Care Live in Kansas City Saturday at 11:00am on Talk980AM and 3pm on 98.1FM-KMBZ! For other locations across the country, check local stations for broadcast times in your area. Host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, shares the top 10 reasons you could receive an unwanted discharge from the assisted living level of care and how to avoid this altogether.

01/28/2025

Listen in as host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Bruce Glenn, Senior Wealth Manager and President of Rally Wealth and Benefits. Bruce discusses annuities, reviews the different types of annuities, and explains when it is appropriate to consider buying an annuity as part of your investment strategy. Then, Steve visits with Robbie Small from Caring Connections. Robbie introduces the company, reviews their services offered, and explains how they can help clients remain independent at home with meaningful companionship and relationships.

Listen in as host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Bruce Glenn, Senior Wealth Manager and President of Rally Wealth and Benefits.  Bruce discusses annuities, reviews the different types of annuities, and explains ...

11/28/2024

Tune in to Senior Care Live in Kansas City Saturday at 11:00am on Talk980AM and Sunday at 4pm on 98.1FM-KMBZ! For other locations across the country, check local stations for broadcast times in your area. Host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, reveals the truth about free referral services and explains why these services are not free at all. Don’t miss the Consumer Alert with real-time Better Business Bureau information about a free referral service. Steve shares stories of how they are now “saying the quiet part out loud” and even fighting over who gets the kickback! Then, Steve shares tangible proof of the amount of commission the free referral services receive. Steve also discusses a much better option available for families searching for a senior care community, a placement service with integrity.

10/30/2024

Listen in as host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Bruce Glenn, Senior Wealth Manager and President of Rally Wealth and Benefits. Bruce discusses a number of topics including Social Security, Medicare, and beneficiary designations. He also shares some surprising information on how Presidential elections affect the markets. Steve explains why it is important to have an annual Medicare review with your broker, reviews what Medicare will pay for relative to skilled nursing and rehab, and has a warning about how some Advantage plans fall short in this area.

Listen in as host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Bruce Glenn, Senior Wealth Manager and President of Rally Wealth and Benefits.  Bruce discusses a number of topics including Social Security, Medicare, and benefi...

10/25/2024

Tune in to Senior Care Live in Kansas City Saturday at 11:00am on Talk980AM and Sunday at 4pm on 98.1FM-KMBZ! For other locations across the country, check local stations for broadcast times in your area. Host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Bruce Glenn, Senior Wealth Manager and President of Rally Wealth and Benefits. Bruce discusses a number of topics including Social Security, Medicare, and beneficiary designations. He also shares some surprising information on how Presidential elections affect the markets. Steve explains why it is important to have an annual Medicare review with your broker, reviews what Medicare will pay for relative to skilled nursing and rehab, and has a warning about how some Advantage plans fall short in this area.

10/24/2024

Listen in as host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Ben Souchek, owner of Home Downsizing Solutions, about the “catch 22” of selling your house and moving to a senior living community. Ben also discusses the Home Downsizing’s 6-month plan as explained on page 180 of Ben’s new book “Stress Free Home Downsizing” a senior’s guide to selling your house and simplifying your life. Steve reviews what to determine BEFORE beginning your search for a senior care community!

Listen in as host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Ben Souchek, owner of Home Downsizing Solutions, about the “catch 22” of selling your house and moving to a senior living community.  Ben also discusses the Home ...

10/16/2024

Tune in to Senior Care Live in Kansas City Saturday at 11:00am on Talk980AM and again Saturday and Sunday at 4pm on 98.1FM-KMBZ! For other locations across the country, check local stations for broadcast times in your area. Host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Ben Souchek, owner of Home Downsizing Solutions, about the “catch 22” of selling your house and moving to a senior living community. Ben also discusses the Home Downsizing’s 6-month plan as explained on page 180 of Ben’s new book “Stress Free Home Downsizing, a senior’s guide to selling your house and simplifying your life". Steve reviews what to determine BEFORE beginning your search for a senior care community!

10/14/2024

Listen in as host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Mark A Squires, The Medicare Whisperer. The Medicare annual election period (AEP) is upon us, beginning October 15th and ending December 7th. NOW is the time to schedule a review of your Medicare coverage, as this year, it’s more important than ever before. How did the “Inflation Reduction Act” impact your Medicare coverage? Listen in to find out! Mark has a Consumer Alert regarding major changes in Medicare part D drug coverage and Advantage plans. Steve reviews when to consider moving from home to a senior care community.

Listen in as host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Mark Squires, The Medicare Whisperer.  The Medicare annual election period (AEP) is upon us, beginning October 15th and ending December 7th.  NOW is the time...

10/10/2024

Tune in to Senior Care Live in Kansas City Saturday at 11:00am on Talk980AM and at 4pm on 98.1FM-KMBZ! For other locations across the country, check local stations for broadcast times in your area. Host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Mark A Squires, The Medicare Whisperer. The Medicare annual election period (AEP) is upon us, beginning October 15th and ending December 7th. NOW is the time to schedule a review of your Medicare coverage, as this year, it’s more important than ever before. How did the “Inflation Reduction Act” impact your Medicare coverage? Listen in to find out! Mark has a Consumer Alert regarding major changes in Medicare part D drug coverage and Advantage plans. Steve reviews when to consider moving from home to a senior care community.

10/09/2024

Senior Care Live: National Broadcast. Listen in as host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Mark A Squires, The Medicare Whisperer. Mark discusses more turmoil in the Medicare Advantage world as a large insurance provider will no longer be contracting with a large medical provider/system. What does that mean to you? IF you have one of those plans, you may not be able to see your physician or go to your preferred hospital! Another large Part D Insurer announced they are no longer working in the brokerage channel. This means a Medicare broker cannot assist in an enrollment and can provide no service work throughout the year for the plan member. The Annual Election Period (AEP) is from October 15th to December 7th. This is your opportunity to make changes, if needed, to your Medicare plans for 2025. Then, Steve visits with Glenn A. Stockton, Founder and Managing Partner, from Stockton & Kandt, LLC. Glenn reviews the 2 primary types of Power of Attorney documents that everyone should have in place, discusses how to qualify for Medicaid, and provides examples of what would cause a “Medicaid Penalty”.

Listen in as host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Mark Squires, The Medicare Whisperer.  Mark discusses more turmoil in the Medicare Advantage world as a large insurance provider will no longer be contracting wit...

10/09/2024

Senior Care Live: Kansas City Broadcast.
Listen in as host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care as well as Caryn Honholt, Chief Development & Communications Officer and Bill Riek, Associate Director of Gift Planning, both with KCHPC. David and Caryn discuss their signature fundraising event of the year SNL:Sunday Night Live held Sunday October 6th from 5pm-8pm at Kansas City Power and Light. For more information about this incredible event or to donate (every dollar stays in KC to help local families in our community), please visit KCHospice.org/snl. Steve visits with Bill to discuss Estate Planning Awareness Week October 21-27 and reviews several aspects of estate planning that everyone should know and understand. Then, Steve visits with Glenn A. Stockton, Founder and Managing Partner, from Stockton & Kandt, LLC. Glenn reviews the 2 primary types of Power of Attorney documents that everyone should have in place, discusses how to qualify for Medicaid, and provides examples of what would cause a “Medicaid Penalty”. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1792914/episodes/15890619

Listen in as host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care as well as Caryn Honholt, Chief Development & Communications Officer and Bill Riek, Assoc...

10/08/2024

Had a great time at Sunday Night Live at KC Power and Light, Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care’s signature fund raising event of the year! What an excellent organization serving our community!

10/04/2024

Senior Care Live: National Broadcast.
Tune in to Senior Care Live in Kansas City Saturday at 11:00am on Talk980AM and Sunday at 4pm on 98.1FM-KMBZ! For other locations across the country, check local stations for broadcast times in your area. Host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Mark A Squires, The Medicare Whisperer. Mark discusses more turmoil in the Medicare Advantage world as a large insurance provider will no longer be contracting with a large medical provider/system. What does that mean to you? IF you have one of those plans, you may not be able to see your physician or go to your preferred hospital! Another large Part D Insurer announced they are no longer working in the brokerage channel. This means a Medicare broker cannot assist in an enrollment and can provide no service work throughout the year for the plan member. The Annual Election Period (AEP) is from October 15th to December 7th. This is your opportunity to make changes, if needed, to your Medicare plans for 2025. Then, Steve visits with Glenn A. Stockton, Founder and Managing Partner, from Stockton & Kandt, LLC. Glenn reviews the 2 primary types of Power of Attorney documents that everyone should have in place, discusses how to qualify for Medicaid, and provides examples of what would cause a “Medicaid Penalty”.

10/04/2024

Senior Care Live: Kansas City Broadcast.
Tune in to Senior Care Live in Kansas City Saturday at 11:00am on Talk980AM and again at 4pm on 98.1FM-KMBZ! For other locations across the country, check local stations for broadcast times in your area. Host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care as well as Caryn Hohnholt, Chief Development & Communications Officer and Bill Riek, Associate Director of Gift Planning, both with KCHPC. David and Caryn discuss their signature fundraising event of the year SNL-Sunday Night Live held Sunday October 6th from 5pm-8pm at Kansas City Power and Light. For more information about this incredible event or to donate (every dollar stays in KC to help local families in our community), please visit KCHospice.org/snl. Steve visits with Bill to discuss Estate Planning Awareness Week October 21-27 and reviews several aspects of estate planning that everyone should know about and understand. Then, Steve visits with Glenn A. Stockton, Founder and Managing Partner, from Stockton & Kandt, LLC. Glenn reviews the 2 primary types of Power of Attorney documents that everyone should have in place, discusses how to qualify for Medicaid, and provides examples of what would cause a “Medicaid Penalty”.

09/27/2024

Tune in to Senior Care Live in Kansas City Saturday at 11:00am on Talk980AM and again at 3pm on 98.1FM-KMBZ! For other locations across the country, check local stations for broadcast times in your area. Host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Neil Connolly, CFP and Senior Wealth Manager at Rally Wealth and Benefits. Neil discusses the possible impact of the recent Fed move to lower the interest rate by 50 basis points. Then, Neil discusses how Medicare and Social Security contribute to an overall tax strategy on retirement. Steve reviews CCRCs (Continuing Care Retirement Communities), what they offer, why you would consider one, and explains the entrance fee contracts that are associated with many of these types of communities. CCRCs offer independent living, assisted living, and long term care so this is by far and away the most difficult type of community to navigate without the assistance of a trained professional.

09/23/2024

Listen in as host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Ben Souchek, owner of Home Downsizing Solutions, about the multiple ways Home Downsizing Solutions can help. Along with the traditional program, you can sell your house, collect the equity, then rent it back or even turn your house into an income stream. Ben also discusses the catch-22 when selling your house and moving to a senior care community. Don’t miss the Consumer Alert with more stories about the “free” referral services. Spoiler alert: they are NOT free at all. Another spoiler alert: they’re now saying the quiet part out loud.

Listen in as host Steve K***r, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Ben Souchek, owner of Home Downsizing Solutions, about the multiple ways Home Downsizing Solutions can help.  Along with the traditional program, you can sell you...