Now or Never: Long-Term Care Strategy with Kosta Yepifantsev

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 Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev: 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/ Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev: 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 Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev: https://kostayepifantsev.com/

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/ Find out more about Roberts Family Funeral Home: https://www.robertsfamilyfh.com/ Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev: https://kostayepifantsev.com/

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/ Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev: https://kostayepifantsev.com/

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/ Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev: https://kostayepifantsev.com/

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/ Purchase Food and Fitness after 50 : https://a.co/d/b2I09Rx Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev: https://kostayepifantsev.com/

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 Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev: https://kostayepifantsev.com/

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/ Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev: 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/ Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev: 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/ Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev: https://kostayepifantsev.com/

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 Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev: https://kostayepifantsev.com/

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 30 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/ Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev: https://kostayepifantsev.com/

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/ Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev: https://kostayepifantsev.com/