2 JUL 2024 · Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, has a Consumer Alert about a Medicaid-qualifying related issue and ticking time bomb you may not be aware of, explains the Medicaid penalty divisor, and how to calculate a Medicaid penalty.  Steve reviews the Care Contract, when and why it’s important to have one, and what happens if you don’t have a Care Contract. Spoiler alert: you’re not going to like the answer to that one!  Steve answers the question “can you move to another nursing home while on Medicaid”?  Then, Steve compares and contrasts his firm Senior Care Consulting with the “free” referral services, explains why more and more providers are not willing to “pay to play”, and reveals another major conflict of interest regarding these types of services.  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #SeniorLiving #KansasCitySeniorCare #SeniorCarePlacement #SeniorCareAdvisor(800) 331-6445 https://www.seniorcarelive.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SeniorCareLive https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevekuker https://www.twitter.com/SeniorCareLive https://www.SeniorCareConsulting.com

25 JUN 2024 · Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, welcomes a new Senior Care Broadcasting Network affiliate KBYR in Anchorage Alaska then visits with Kristina Strickland, Managing Partner of The Glenn Team at Infinitas.  Kristina discusses family financial planning where multi generations can get involved together in financial planning efforts and how specific types of insurance can mitigate financial risk.  Steve discusses long term care, pricing models, and average daily costs.  Spoiler alert: this information may cause heart palpitations!  Steve also discusses the Medicare 5-star rating system and explains it provides helpful information but doesn’t always tell the whole story.  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #SeniorLiving #KansasCitySeniorCare #SeniorCarePlacement #SeniorCareAdvisor  (800) 331-6445 https://www.seniorcarelive.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SeniorCareLive https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevekuker https://www.twitter.com/SeniorCareLive https://www.SeniorCareConsulting.com

17 JUN 2024 · Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Ben Souchek, owner of Home Downsizing Solutions.  What if you don’t have enough “stuff” to attract the services of an estate sale company? Ben’s company can help with that along with many other related issues surrounding the sale of your house.  What if you need to sell your house to use the money to fund your next move, but can’t move into your next home for a while?  With Home Downsizing Solutions, you can stay in the house, even after closing, while waiting for your next home to become available!  Then, Steve discusses a phenomenon he has not seen in the market in 20 years.  Steve also defines the assisted living level of care, reviews the 3 standard pricing models, and explains what factors influence the monthly cost of care.  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #SeniorLiving #KansasCitySeniorCare #SeniorCarePlacement #SeniorCareAdvisor  (800) 331-6445 https://www.seniorcarelive.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SeniorCareLive https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevekuker https://www.twitter.com/SeniorCareLive https://www.SeniorCareConsulting.com

10 JUN 2024 · Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Mark Squires, The Medicare Whisperer, about major changes coming to the Medicare Advantage Market and answers the important question “if your Medicare Advantage Plan is ending, can you switch to a Medicare Supplement on a guaranteed issue basis?”.  Mark also provides examples of surprises some people have reported with Medicare Advantage Plans.  Steve shares the story of how his firm Senior Care Consulting began and discusses expanding his Placement Service With Integrity through the Franchise Model.  He also announces the creation of The SCC Founder’s Club!  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #SeniorLiving #KansasCitySeniorCare #SeniorCarePlacement #SeniorCareAdvisor #Medicare #Advantage #Supplement  (800) 331-6445 https://www.seniorcarelive.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SeniorCareLive https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevekuker https://www.twitter.com/SeniorCareLive https://www.SeniorCareConsulting.com

3 JUN 2024 · Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Michelle Garrard, Community Program Specialist with the Alzheimer's Association, Heart of America Chapter.  Michelle discusses Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, provides examples of how to take charge of our brain health, and shares important and free resources provided by the Alzheimer's Association as well as local and national contact information.  Steve reviews Continuing Care Retirement Communities and explains why this is the most difficult type of senior care community to choose.  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #CCRC #SeniorLiving #KansasCitySeniorCare #SeniorCarePlacement #LongTermCare #AssistedLiving #SeniorCareAdvisor #SeniorCareConsultant #SeniorLiving #MemoryCare #AlzheimersCare #DementiaCare #ContinuingCareRetirementCommunity #Dementia #Alzheimers  (800) 331-6445 https://www.seniorcarelive.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SeniorCareLive https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevekuker https://www.twitter.com/SeniorCareLive https://www.SeniorCareConsulting.com

27 MAY 2024 · Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Bruce Glenn, Owner and CIO of The Glenn Team at Infinitas.  Bruce discusses important information about Social Security including how to qualify, when you can take it, and how much you can earn while on Social Security without incurring a major tax penalty.  Steve announces 2 new affiliate radio stations joining the Senior Care Broadcasting Network and recognizes Memorial Day.  Steve reviews the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit that can help veterans and their surviving spouses pay for the high cost of senior care and compares Senior Care Consulting to the “free” referral services.  Spoiler alert: the “free” referral services have a vested interest in you choosing one of their business partner facilities.  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #CCRC #SeniorLiving #KansasCitySeniorCare #SeniorCarePlacement #LongTermCare #AssistedLiving #SeniorCareAdvisor #SeniorCareConsultant #SeniorLiving #MemoryCare #AlzheimersCare #DementiaCare #ContinuingCareRetirementCommunity  (800) 331-6445 https://www.seniorcarelive.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SeniorCareLive https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevekuker https://www.twitter.com/SeniorCareLive https://www.SeniorCareConsulting.com

20 MAY 2024 · Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Ben Souchek, owner of Home Downsizing Solutions.  What if you don’t have enough “stuff” to attract the services of an estate sale company? Ben’s company can help with that as well as many other related issues surrounding the sale of your house.  Learn more about franchising with Home Downsizing Solutions!  Then, Steve visits with Glenn Stockton, Estate Planning and Elder Law attorney with Stockton and Kandt.  Glenn explains how, with proper planning, you can protect your home from the high cost of senior care.  But what if you waited too long and did not plan, can you still protect the home?  Glenn answers that question and more!  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #CCRC #SeniorLiving #KansasCitySeniorCare #SeniorCarePlacement #LongTermCare #AssistedLiving #SeniorCareAdvisor #SeniorCareConsultant #SeniorLiving #MemoryCare #AlzheimersCare #DementiaCare #ContinuingCareRetirementCommunity #Elder #Law #Estate #Planning  (800) 331-6445 https://www.seniorcarelive.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SeniorCareLive https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevekuker https://www.twitter.com/SeniorCareLive https://www.SeniorCareConsulting.com

14 MAY 2024 · Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Mark Squires, The Medicare Whisperer, about some major changes that may be coming to the Medicare Advantage market. Mark explains why it’s important to understand your parent’s health insurance and shares examples of surprises some people have reported with their Medicare Advantage Plans. Steve provides the top 10 reasons you may be discharged from the assisted living level of care and how to avoid an unwanted discharge.  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #CCRC #SeniorLiving #KansasCitySeniorCare #SeniorCarePlacement #LongTermCare #AssistedLiving #SeniorCareAdvisor #SeniorCareConsultant #SeniorLiving #MemoryCare #AlzheimersCare #DementiaCare #ContinuingCareRetirementCommunity,Medicare  (800) 331-6445 https://www.seniorcarelive.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SeniorCareLive https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevekuker https://www.twitter.com/SeniorCareLive https://www.SeniorCareConsulting.com

8 MAY 2024 · Kansas City Broadcast: Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with David Wiley, President and CEO of Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care as well as Dr. Iman Williams Christians, Director of Grief Programs; and Caryn Hohnholt, Chief Development & Communications Officer with KCHPC.  They recognize National Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Iman explains how grief can impact mental health, and shares the many resources KC Hospice has available to help.  David explains that grief support from KC Hospice is provided for an entire year after the death of a loved one and is available to anyone in our community.  Caryn announces the annual Circle of Lights ceremony in remembrance of a loved one May 21th at 8pm at the fountain in Mill Creek Park on the Country Club Plaza. Steve recognizes National Nurse’s Day, defines the term “memory care”, and explains what happens if you need memory care and the place you’re living doesn’t have that type of care.  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #CCRC #SeniorLiving #KansasCitySeniorCare #SeniorCarePlacement #LongTermCare #AssistedLiving #SeniorCareAdvisor #SeniorCareConsultant #SeniorLiving #MemoryCare #AlzheimersCare #DementiaCare #ContinuingCareRetirementCommunity #Hospice (800) 331-6445 https://www.seniorcarelive.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SeniorCareLive https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevekuker https://www.twitter.com/SeniorCareLive https://www.SeniorCareConsulting.com

8 MAY 2024 · National Broadcast: Listen in as host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, shares the current monthly cost of senior care. Spoiler alert: this could take your breath away!  Then Steve recognizes National Nurse’s Day, defines the term “memory care”, and explains what happens if you need memory care and the place you’re living doesn’t have that type of care.  #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #CCRC #SeniorLiving #KansasCitySeniorCare #SeniorCarePlacement #LongTermCare #AssistedLiving #SeniorCareAdvisor #SeniorCareConsultant #SeniorLiving #MemoryCare #AlzheimersCare #DementiaCare #ContinuingCareRetirementCommunity (800) 331-6445 https://www.seniorcarelive.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SeniorCareLive https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevekuker https://www.twitter.com/SeniorCareLive https://www.SeniorCareConsulting.com