Senior Matters Podcast
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The Senior Matters Podcast with Mark E. Wight, presented by Idaho Estate Planning, is your go-to resource for navigating senior living, retirement planning, and estate management challenges and opportunities. Hosted by Mark E. Wight, an experienced estate planning attorney with over 40 years of experience, this podcast delivers expert insights and practical advice on topics that matter most to seniors, those caring for seniors, and individuals approaching retirement.
In each episode, Mark is joined by industry experts to explore key issues such as aging in place, senior services, health and independence, estate planning, long-term care, financial planning, and insurance. Whether you're planning for retirement or already in your senior years, you'll find valuable, actionable advice to help you live well at any age.
Tune in for insightful discussions, personal stories, and expert interviews designed to help you plan for your future and learn more about what matters most.
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Modern Alternative Burials
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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What Happens After a Death: Funeral Costs and the Power of Pre-Planning
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Idaho Tax Rules Impact Seniors: Real Estate, Gifting Strategy and Capital Gains
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Tax Planning as a Long-Term Strategy: Protecting Assets and Legacy
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Idaho Medicaid Changes 2026 with Senator Melissa Wintrow
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Moved to Idaho? Your Estate Plan May Work Better Here, If You Update It.
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Recession Proof Your Retirement, part 2
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Recession Proof Your Retirement Plan, part 1
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Why Do I Need an Annual Review of my Estate Plan?
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Your Family Recipes Are a Legacy: Preserving Tradition Through Food
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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When the Court Decides: Conservatorship, Guardianship, and You
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Preserving Your Legacy Through Creativity: A Conversation with Rosemary Leal
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Unlocking Benefits for Idaho's Veterans with Mitzi Cheldelin
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Medicare 2026 Changes Explained, Part 2 of the Medicare Series
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Medicare 2026: What's Changing and Why You Need to Review Your Plan Now
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Why is Estate Planning Important?
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Let's Talk About Death - The Death Cafe Movement
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Conversation, Volunteering and Caregiver Relief
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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A Real-Life Journey to Independent Living with Jim and Linda
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Creditor Protection, Responsibilities, and How to Avoid the Probate Process
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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What Happens When Someone Dies - Probate Part 1
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Senior Matters Podcast - The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Memory
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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The Story Behind Idaho's Warhawk Air Museum
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Do I Need a Will or Do I Need a Trust?
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Right-Sizing Your Home for Seniors
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Inflation and Retirement in Today's Climate, Part 2
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May 13, 2025 |
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Inflation and Retirement in Today's Climate, Part 1
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May 06, 2025 |
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2025 Idaho Legislative Issues Seniors Should Watch, Part 2
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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2025 Idaho Legislative Issues Seniors Should Watch, Part 1
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Blended Families - Estate Planning Is Essential
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Senior Centers and Living Younger
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Busting Myths about Estate Planning and Probate
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Embracing the Journey: A Conversation with Death Doulas
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Grief Support
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Cyber Fraud and Scam Protection with Detective Brad Thorne
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Special Needs Trusts
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Aging in Place Safely: Home Maintenance and Handyman Services
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Taking Care of Your Sweetheart
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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The Home Care Conversation: Signs, Solutions & Planning Ahead
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Unlock the Facts about Reverse Mortgages - Part 2
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Unlock the Facts about Reverse Mortgages - Part 1
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Senior Advisors Are an Essential Resource for Your Future
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Fund Your Trust: Protect Your Assets
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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Empowering Seniors Through Technology
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Shopping Strategies for Seniors
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Planning Holidays Gatherings with Seniors
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Checking in on Loved Ones
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Combating Loneliness Among Seniors
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Alzheimer's Awareness: Brain Health and Aging
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Understanding Home Care Services
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefit
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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What is Hospice?
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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2024 Medicare Changes You Need to Know
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Busting Myths about Estate Planning
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Probate - What You Need to Know
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Choosing the Right Person to Handle your Estate
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Estate Planning Tools
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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What's Senior Matters Podcast?
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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Transitioning to Home with Kimberly Ouwehand from Terrace Health
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May 25, 2022 |
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Medication Management with Mountain Care Pharmacy
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Mar 30, 2022 |
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Getting Organized with Tiffany Williams
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Mar 09, 2022 |
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Little by Little: Using the Principles of Kaizen to Age Better
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Mar 03, 2022 |
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Taking Care of Your Sweetheart
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Feb 05, 2022 |
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Six Signs of a Scam with Rachelle N. Littau
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Jan 22, 2022 |
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Assembling Your Personal Board of Advisors
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Jan 12, 2022 |
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Potential Estate Tax Changes
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Sep 09, 2021 |
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Changes in Idaho's Homeowner's Exemption Law
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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Whats New at Home Instead
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Aug 26, 2021 |
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How Property and Casualty Insurance Plans Affect Your Estate Plan
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Aug 19, 2021 |
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Long-Term Care Insurance
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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LuNa Hospice House and Assisted Living Facility
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May 26, 2021 |
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A Positive Approach to Care
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May 19, 2021 |
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To DIY or Not to DIY
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Apr 09, 2021 |
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Taking Care of Your Family
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Mar 26, 2021 |
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COVID Vaccination FAQ
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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Senior Matters Radio: Blue Cross Dual Eligible Plans and Care Coordinators
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Feb 13, 2021 |
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Understanding In-Home Care with Cash Edwards
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Jan 21, 2021 |
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Solutions for Isolation and Loneliness During the Winter with Catherine Owens
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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Preventing Fraud & Abuse with Officer Ed Fritz
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Dec 07, 2020 |
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Aging in Place: Conversations & Family Dynamics with Dee Childers
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Oct 23, 2020 |
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Preventing Elder Abuse with Raul Enriquez
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Jun 12, 2020 |
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I Have Power of Attorney, But No Control Over the Will! & Other Questions with Bill
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Jun 05, 2020 |
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DIY Estate Planning with Carly Ward, Part Two
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May 22, 2020 |
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Armed Forces Day and 3 Estate Planning Tips for Veterans
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May 16, 2020 |
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Alzheimer's, Dementia, & Planning with Eric Collett: Part 2
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May 07, 2020 |
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Honoring Our Mothers
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May 06, 2020 |
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DIY Estate Planning: You Get What You Pay For
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May 04, 2020 |
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Alzheimer's, Dementia, & Planning with Eric Collett: Part 1
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May 04, 2020 |
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Accommodation & Adaptation During COVID-19
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May 01, 2020 |
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Elder Care Management, with Owner and Consultant, Dee Childers
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Mar 27, 2020 |
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Doctor in the House: COVID-19 with Dr. Louise Ye-Liew
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Mar 27, 2020 |
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Sweetheart Planning
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Mar 13, 2020 |
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Misconceptions About Elder Law
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Mar 13, 2020 |
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Veterans and Hospice Care with Keystone Hospice
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Mar 13, 2020 |
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Invisible Illness and Hidden Disabilities
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Mar 13, 2020 |
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End of Life Decisions: a Thoughtful Gift for Loved Ones
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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The Coronavirus with an Infectious Disease Specialist
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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The New SECURE Act and Your Retirement
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Feb 03, 2020 |
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Making Your Home More Accessible with ShelfGenie
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Feb 03, 2020 |
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More Celebrity Estate Planning Fails
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Feb 03, 2020 |
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New Year Check-Ins
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Feb 03, 2020 |
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Plan What You Can: Having a Plan That Reflects Where You Are in Life
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Dec 30, 2019 |
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How to Watch for Scams Targeted at Seniors
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Dec 30, 2019 |
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How NOT to Family Feud
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Dec 30, 2019 |
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Creative Burial Alternatives
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Dec 30, 2019 |
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Is Estate Planning Boring?
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Dec 30, 2019 |
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Planning to Age at Home with Tim Pape
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Dec 30, 2019 |
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The Financial Side of Aging at Home, Part 2
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Dec 30, 2019 |
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The Financial Side of Aging at Home, Part 1
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Dec 30, 2019 |
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Caregiver Burnout with Dr. Randy Moss
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Oct 28, 2019 |
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Estate Planning Is Really About People
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Oct 23, 2019 |
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DNA Testing's Unintended Consequences
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Oct 14, 2019 |
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Real Stories About Pre-Planning
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Oct 11, 2019 |
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No Place Like Home: Pre-Planning to Age at Home, Part 2
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Sep 26, 2019 |
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No Place Like Home: Pre-Planning to Age at Home, Part 1
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Sep 26, 2019 |
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Finding Home in Assisted Living with Kathleen Little
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Sep 11, 2019 |
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The Importance of Proactive, Patient-Driven Geriatric Medicine with Dr. Ye-Liew
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Sep 11, 2019 |
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Celebrity Will Watch and Expensive Deaths with Carly Ward
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Aug 27, 2019 |
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Introduction to Estate Planning in the Magic Valley with David Taylor
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Aug 27, 2019 |
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In-Home Healthcare Services with Sarah Rushton
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Jul 31, 2019 |
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Does the Trust Still Work if the Lawyer Leaves? & Other Questions
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Jul 25, 2019 |
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Why Our Greatest Hope for Treating Alzheimer's Lies in Healthy Lifestyle Choices
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Jul 15, 2019 |
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Compassionate & Practical Solutions in Downsizing with Dan Ward
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Jul 11, 2019 |
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Elder Abuse
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Jun 19, 2019 |
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Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
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Jun 12, 2019 |
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Guardianships and Conservatorships with Dominic Lovotti
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May 30, 2019 |
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The Probate Process with Dominic Lovotti
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May 30, 2019 |
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Brain Health
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May 21, 2019 |
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Saint Alphonsus Health and Aging Expo
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May 17, 2019 |
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Gifting and Taxes
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May 02, 2019 |
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Trusts for Special Needs
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May 02, 2019 |
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Nominate Your Hero for the Caregiver of the Year Award with HAPPEN Idaho
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Apr 25, 2019 |
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Senior Real Estate with Donna Rogers
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Apr 25, 2019 |
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Grading the VA, Part 2
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Apr 23, 2019 |
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Grading the VA, Part 1
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Apr 23, 2019 |
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Top Ten Reasons to Estate Plan
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Apr 23, 2019 |
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The Six Basic Estate Plans
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Mar 23, 2019 |
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I Just Have a Quick (Estate Planning) Question Part 3
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Mar 16, 2019 |
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How Do You Feel About Pi(e)?
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Mar 14, 2019 |
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I Just Have a Quick (Estate Planning) Question Part 2
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Mar 02, 2019 |
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I Just Have a Quick (Estate Planning) Question
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Feb 23, 2019 |
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No Place Like Home, But Which Home?
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Feb 23, 2019 |
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Financial Planning by Design or by Default
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Feb 23, 2019 |
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Life Events that Trigger a Review of Your Plan
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Feb 23, 2019 |
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How to Plan for Your Stuff (for Your Family After Your Passing)
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Feb 23, 2019 |
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Big Three Reasons Families Fight after the Death of a Parent
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Feb 23, 2019 |
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How About a Happiness Habit for New Year's Resolution?
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Feb 01, 2019 |
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Holidays: A Great Time to Reach Out and Connect
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Feb 01, 2019 |
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Understanding Gifting and Estate Planning Part 1
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Feb 01, 2019 |
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End of Life Celebration Planning
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Jan 12, 2019 |
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Checking on Loved Ones During the Holidays
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Jan 04, 2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Estate Planning Edition
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Jan 02, 2019 |
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Are You Ready to Get Real?
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Jan 01, 2019 |
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Changes to the VA Aid & Attendance Benefit
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Dec 31, 2018 |
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Why a DIY Estate Plan Could Cost You Later
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Oct 06, 2018 |
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Are You Life Planning or Death Planning?
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Sep 22, 2018 |
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Hearing Loss & Dementia
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Sep 01, 2018 |
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Moving and Retiring in Idaho Part 2
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Aug 25, 2018 |
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Moving and Retiring in Idaho Part 1
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Aug 18, 2018 |
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Planning for and Avoiding Family Conflict in Estate Planning
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Aug 11, 2018 |
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Understanding Choices
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Aug 04, 2018 |
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More VA Lies You Should Know
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Jul 21, 2018 |
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My Loved One Was Just Diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Now What?
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Jul 14, 2018 |
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You Can Protect Your Home and Qualify for Medicaid
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Jun 30, 2018 |
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What You Need to Know about Divorce and Your Estate Plan
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Jun 23, 2018 |
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Potential Hazards of Joint Ownership & Beneficiary Designations
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Jun 16, 2018 |
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The Longest Day for Alzheimer's
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Jun 09, 2018 |
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Five Big VA Lies
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Jun 02, 2018 |
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No Place Like Home for Vets
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May 26, 2018 |
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End of Alzheimer's
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May 19, 2018 |
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St. Al's Health & Aging Expo
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May 12, 2018 |
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HAPPEN's Caregiver of the Year Award
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May 05, 2018 |
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What's Love Got to Do With It?
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Apr 28, 2018 |
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Funding a Trust: Don't Trip at the Finish Line
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Apr 21, 2018 |
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How to Train Your Trustee
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Apr 17, 2018 |
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Your Legal Life Plan: Protecting Your Home
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Apr 07, 2018 |
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Long-Term Care Insurance Options
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Mar 31, 2018 |
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Spring Clean for the May Queen & Downsizing Ideas
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Mar 24, 2018 |
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Better to be Lucky than Good? Not for Your Family
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Mar 17, 2018 |
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How to Coordinate Your Financial Planning and Legal Planning
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Mar 10, 2018 |
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What You Need to Know about Powers of Attorney
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Mar 03, 2018 |
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Qualifying for the VA Aid & Attendance Benefit, What are the Medical Requirements?
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Feb 24, 2018 |
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You Can Help Pass Legislation that will Make Life Better for Those Affected by Alzheimer's
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Feb 17, 2018 |
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Aging & Illness in the Baby Boomer Generation
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Feb 10, 2018 |
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Family Caregivers Conference
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Feb 03, 2018 |
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Protecting Senior Loved Ones from Scams in 2018
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Jan 22, 2018 |
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Common Hospice Misconceptions
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Jan 13, 2018 |
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2018 100 Years from the End of WWI
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Jan 06, 2018 |
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Creating Space & Community for Hospice Patients and Loved Ones
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Dec 30, 2017 |
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Special Considerations at the Holidays for Seniors
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Dec 23, 2017 |
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Are You Planning a Gift for Your Grandchildren?
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Dec 02, 2017 |
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A Comparative Look at Aid and Attendance and Medicaid
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Nov 18, 2017 |
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Navigating The Veterans Benefits Process
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Nov 11, 2017 |
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Three Misconceptions Surrounding The Veterans Aid And Attendance Benefit
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Nov 04, 2017 |
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Five Signs It's Time to Consider In-Home Care
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Oct 31, 2017 |
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Proper Maintenance and Upkeep for Your Estate Plan
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Oct 21, 2017 |
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The 5 Biggest Mistakes People Make in Estate Planning
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Oct 14, 2017 |
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How to Get Your Parents to Talk About Estate Planning
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Oct 07, 2017 |
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Conversations to Have with Your Kids About Estate Planning
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Sep 30, 2017 |
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Finding a Place for Mom
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Sep 23, 2017 |
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Everything You Should Know About Reverse Mortgages
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Sep 16, 2017 |
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Safe Driving Tips for Seniors (and Everyone Else) with Scott Lundgreen
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Sep 09, 2017 |
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Depression and Mental Illness in Aging Seniors: What to Watch For
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Sep 06, 2017 |
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Our Estate Planning Toolbox for Your Legal Life Plan
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Aug 23, 2017 |
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What You Need to Know About Your Default Estate Plan
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Aug 19, 2017 |
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Why Your Family Should Consider a Care Manager
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Aug 05, 2017 |
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Tax Time Isn't the Only Time to Think About Taxes
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Jul 29, 2017 |
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Wealth Preservation
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Jul 26, 2017 |
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Honoring & Caring for Vets
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Jul 14, 2017 |
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Do the Veterans You Love Know About the Aid and Attendance Benefit?
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Jul 14, 2017 |
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Get Real: Planning for Life, Death, and Disability
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Jun 17, 2017 |
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What You Need to Have in Place When You Travel
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Jun 11, 2017 |
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How to Spring Clean Your Legal Life Plan
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Jun 06, 2017 |
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What Kind of Assisted Living is Right for You
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May 27, 2017 |
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Who, What, and Why You Would Hire an Elder Law Attorney
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May 16, 2017 |
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Celebrating the HAPPEN Caregiver of the Year
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May 16, 2017 |
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The Ins and Outs of Gifting as a Wealth Management Strategy
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May 08, 2017 |
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Why You Need the Health & Wellness Expo
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May 08, 2017 |
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Knowing Your Options When it Comes to Healthcare Decisions
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Apr 20, 2017 |
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Making Decisions about Hospice & End of Life Care
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Apr 20, 2017 |
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Choosing Home Care for Your Loved Ones: What and When
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Mar 21, 2017 |
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Fitness After 50
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Mar 21, 2017 |
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Education & Relationship-Building
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Mar 03, 2017 |
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Navigating Tax Time and Avoiding Scams for Seniors
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Mar 03, 2017 |
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Assembling Your Dream Team
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Feb 23, 2017 |
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Medicare and Medicare Supplemental Programs: How to Choose and What to Know
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Feb 23, 2017 |
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How Home Care Helps Seniors & Families
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Feb 06, 2017 |
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Holistic Financial Health
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Feb 06, 2017 |
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Caring for Caregivers
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Jan 20, 2017 |
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The Importance of Socialization for Seniors
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Jan 20, 2017 |
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Alzheimer's Support
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Jan 20, 2017 |
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Creditors and Predators
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Jan 01, 2017 |
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Geriatrics and Palliative Care
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Dec 23, 2016 |
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Ways to Distribute Assets Before and After Your Passing
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Dec 17, 2016 |
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Care Management for All Ages
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Dec 06, 2016 |
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The Only Good Legal Life Plan is a Current Plan
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Dec 02, 2016 |
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Options for Assisted Living with Mike Powell of Home Instead Senior Care
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Nov 25, 2016 |
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When is the Right Time to Look into Assisted Living?
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Nov 09, 2016 |
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Veterans, Veterans Day, and Veterans Benefits
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Nov 07, 2016 |
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Recognizing and Avoiding Scams
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Nov 02, 2016 |
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How Much Should I Expect to Pay an Estate Planning Attorney
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Oct 29, 2016 |
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Is Medicaid Planning Ethical?
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Oct 18, 2016 |
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Is Medicaid Planning Legal?
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Oct 12, 2016 |
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How to Help Families Increase the Quality of Life of Those Suffering from Alzheimer's and other Dementias
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Oct 08, 2016 |
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Steps to Take to Deal with Denial and Guilt when Caring for Those Suffering from Alzheimer's and other Dementias
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Oct 04, 2016 |
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BONUS EPISODE: NNU Business of the Week on KBOI
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Sep 26, 2016 |
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What is "Aid in Attendance" Part 2
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Aug 17, 2016 |
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What is "Aid in Attendance" Part 1
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Aug 17, 2016 |
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The Unfortunate Reality of Scams & the Elderly
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Aug 17, 2016 |
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Real Estate Transactions & Seniors
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Aug 17, 2016 |
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The Resources of Caregiverstress.com
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Aug 17, 2016 |
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The Benefits of Senior Matters Radio
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Aug 17, 2016 |
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Ins, Outs & Misconceptions of Reverse Mortgage Programs
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May 13, 2016 |
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A Look Into the Details & Documents of Retirement
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May 13, 2016 |
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Creating the Optimal Retirement Timeline
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May 13, 2016 |
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Preparing for the Unknowns of Your Future
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May 11, 2016 |
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Reverse for Purchase Mortgages: Featuring Sharon Walker
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Apr 06, 2016 |
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Planning to Succeed in Your Future: Featuring John Sellin & Mark Wight
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Apr 06, 2016 |
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Senior Health Matters: Avoiding Hospitalization w/ Mike Powell
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Apr 06, 2016 |
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Wills & Trusts: Similarities & Differences Featuring Mark Wight
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Apr 06, 2016 |
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Reverse Mortgages: Facts vs Fiction w/ Beau Higby
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Apr 06, 2016 |
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It's Never Too Late for a Financial Plan: Featuring John Sellin
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Apr 06, 2016 |
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Homecare Administration & You: Featuring Mike Powell
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Apr 06, 2016 |
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What Exactly is "Estate Planning"?
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Apr 05, 2016 |