Elder Talk

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur dive into the devastating impact that kidney disease has with Dr. John Arthur, Director of Nephrology of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Susan’s brother-in-law. They discuss the shocking statistics surround kidney disease and break down what dialysis is and the types of dialysis there are. The post Learning More About Kidneys and Kidney Disease [Episode 91] appeared first on Cordell Planning Partners.

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur break down the role of an elder law attorney, on this week’s episode of ElderTalk with Joe Cordell. They highlight the uncertainty that the future includes and how having a plan in place, created by an experienced elder law attorney can help put your mind at ease. They The post Building Your Team for Planning Your Future [Episode 90] appeared first on Cordell Planning Partners.

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur discuss the tools that are available if or when you have dementia or some type of cognitive issue as you get older and you require specific care. They highlight this issue through the lens of the case of Kise and Larry Davis, as featured in the AARP magazine. The post Learning More About Conservatorship and Guardianship [Episode 89] appeared first on Cordell Planning Partners.

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur continue their discussion on estate planning issues that arise for celebrities. They discuss musician Ray Charles and the issues surrounding the trusts that he established for his children, as well as the amount that he left for his charitable foundation. Due to a lack of clarity and updates The post Highlighting Celebrity Estate Planning Issues Part 2 [Episode 88] appeared first on Cordell Planning Partners.

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur dive into estate planning through the lens of celebrities and use them to highlight the ways that you can put a plan in place, in order to take care of those that you care about. They discuss the story surrounding Buzz Aldrin and his desire to get married The post Highlighting Celebrity Estate Planning Issues [Episode 87] appeared first on Cordell Planning Partners.

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur are joined by pharmacist and director of HbL PharmaConsulting Dr. Hedva Barenholtz Levy to discuss her work as a certified geriatric pharmacist in St. Louis. They break down her the importance of medication adherence, as well as any potential health risks related to the medication that you take The post Learning More From Your Pharmacist [Episode 86] appeared first on Cordell Planning Partners.

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur continue their discussion from the previous episode about nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Joe explains the historical timeline of legislation that regulated the nursing homes and long-term care facility industry, as well as what a resident assessment plan is. Joe states that a resident assessment plan is The post Understanding Nursing Homes Part 2 [Episode 85] appeared first on Cordell Planning Partners.

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur detail the ins and outs of nursing homes. Joe breaks down the different types of facilities that exist and the different types of services that each of them offers. Joe talks about the standards and requirements of skilled care and long-term care facilities. These facilities have a specific The post Understanding Nursing Homes Part 1 [Episode 84] appeared first on Cordell Planning Partners.

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur answer listener questions, regarding issues that those facing the aging process would find helpful. These questions answer topics surrounding protecting assets, when you are attempting to qualify for Medicaid,  whether payments to third-parties are subject to the five-year look-back rule of Medicaid, whether or not writing the wrong The post Common Questions Regarding Your Plan [Episode 83] appeared first on Cordell Planning Partners.

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur discusses the challenges that come up when you are an elder orphan, and Susan explains that an elder orphan is an aging adult who does not have adult children close by or at all, a spouse, or family members that are close by. Joe and Susan discuss the The post Learning About Elder Orphans [Episode 82] appeared first on Cordell Planning Partners.

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur kick off 2019 by discussing practical New Year’s resolutions, so that you can be benefit from the changes you make in the new year. In no particular order, Joe and Susan discuss having important estate planning documents located in a place where other people know where they are, The post Making Realistic Resolutions for 2019 [Episode 81] appeared first on Cordell Planning Partners.

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur continue their discussion on Medicaid, how to qualify for Medicaid, as well as the important dates involving Medicaid. Joe breaks down the form that is used in the division of assets involved in the Medicaid qualification process, as well as the importance of coming prepared with all of The post The Rules and Application Process of Medicaid [Episode 80] appeared first on Cordell Planning Partners.

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur continue their ongoing discussion regarding Medicaid. They discuss how Medicare, as a form of health insurance, and how it is not a method of paying for long-term care. They explain the difference between rehabilitative and custodial care and how Medicare and Medicaid play a factor in paying for The post Dissecting Medicaid [Episode 79] appeared first on Cordell Planning Partners.

Back by popular demand, attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur are rejoined by Larry Fowler, of Legacy Coalition, as they discuss the complications surrounding grandparenting during the holiday season. He talks about the joys and challenges that surround the logistical side of the holiday experience, as well as the pitfalls surrounding grandparents offering parenting The post Grandparenting During the Holiday Season [Episode 78] appeared first on Cordell Planning Partners.

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur are joined by Jeannie Krause Taylor MSW, LCSW, C-ASWCM, senior care manager, president for Pathway for Aging and a 20-year professional in social work. She also is the present of the Board of Directors for Housing Options Provided for the Elderly (HOPE). They discuss the issues that seniors The post Selecting Senior Housing and Care [Episode 77] appeared first on Cordell Planning Partners.

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur discuss the ins and outs of Medicaid on this episode of ElderTalk with Joe Cordell. They break down the necessary steps in planning as we age. Susan talks about how emergencies can incite the need for Medicaid. Joe and Susan clarify the income qualifications necessary for Medicaid, as The post Snapshot Dates and Timelines When Applying for Medicaid [Episode 76] appeared first on Cordell Planning Partners.

Mark Werner, owner of Cornerstone Advisors and certified financial planning professional, returns to ElderTalk with Joe Cordell to discuss the financial planning necessary for long-term care and how to preemptively prevent problems from occurring when you get older. Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur ask Mark about the how cashflow can affect long-term financial The post Protecting a Spouse’s Assets When Planning for Long-Term Care [Episode 75] appeared first on Cordell Planning Partners.

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur discuss the necessity of having documents in place, in order to feel secure with your future plans. Joe talks about the unpredictable emergencies that can come up in life and how having health care directives is necessary way to protect yourself from the uncertainty of the future no The post Having Papers in Place [Episode 74] appeared first on Cordell Planning Partners.

Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur are rejoined by April Haskins and Ann Warren of the Villages of St. Peters Memory Care to discuss dementia, Alzheimer’s, and memory loss and how the treatment of the symptoms is a focus of researchers in the medical field. April and Ann talk about queuing and how it The post Navigating Dementia and Alzheimer’s Living Options [Episode 73] appeared first on Cordell Planning Partners.

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