The Senior Living LIVE! Podcast

Jason Waugh, President, and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate, shares the importance of working with a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) when you or your loved one is selling a home to transition into a senior living community. During this time of transition emotions and anxiety can be high. It is important to have a real estate partner that understands how to navigate this time in the senior’s life and can seamlessly work with all decision-makers in the process. In this week’s episode, you will learn how someone becomes a Seniors Real Estate Specialist, why it is important to work with one, and how to find the right SRES near you.

Senior Living LIVE! is an award-winning, educational series that is designed to answer YOUR questions about senior living, caregiving, health, and everything in between. We cover all topics—timeless and trendy—across senior living, and connect you directly to the industry professionals that can answer your questions, live. Through webinars, video episodes, and our podcast, Senior Living LIVE! offers conversation, education and support from leading experts in senior care. Our goal is to give you the information you need to make informed decisions and ultimately live the life that you (or your loved one) want to live.

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Lucas Siegel, CEO of Harbor Life Settlements, joins Melissa to share how life insurance policies can be used to pay for senior care and living. Majority of individuals do not realize that they can sell their life insurance, like any other asset, and use the funds to pay for senior living. Through this episode, Lucas teaches us about the different types of insurance policies, how they can be used for more than we realize, and how to find the right partner to help you capitalize on the investment.

Senior Living LIVE! is an award-winning, educational series that is designed to answer YOUR questions about senior living, caregiving, health, and everything in between. We cover all topics—timeless and trendy—across senior living, and connect you directly to the industry professionals that can answer your questions, live. Through webinars, video episodes, and our podcast, Senior Living LIVE! offers conversation, education and support from leading experts in senior care. Our goal is to give you the information you need to make informed decisions and ultimately live the life that you (or your loved one) want to live.

Find our video episodes and webinars at SeniorLivingLIVE.com!

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Lucas Siegel, CEO of Harbor Life Settlements, joins Melissa to share how life insurance policies can be used to pay for senior care and living. Majority of individuals do not realize that they can sell their life insurance, like any other asset, and use the funds to pay for senior living. Through this episode, Lucas teaches us about the different types of insurance policies, how they can be used for more than we realize, and how to find the right partner to help you capitalize on the investment.

Senior Living LIVE! is an award-winning, educational series that is designed to answer YOUR questions about senior living, caregiving, health, and everything in between. We cover all topics—timeless and trendy—across senior living, and connect you directly to the industry professionals that can answer your questions, live. Through webinars, video episodes, and our podcast, Senior Living LIVE! offers conversation, education and support from leading experts in senior care. Our goal is to give you the information you need to make informed decisions and ultimately live the life that you (or your loved one) want to live.

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Losses and big life changes can make for some of the most difficult times in our lives. Unfortunately, they are inevitable and we must learn to cope and embrace them.

Whether it is the death of a spouse, friend, or family member; moving to a new city; retiring from your job; downsizing—the stress and subsequent grief can definitely be challenging.

In this preview for our webinar, Senior Living LIVE! Embracing Change in an Ever-Changing World, Melissa sits down with Diane Lang, MA, Therapist and Certified Positive Psychology Coach. Diane talks us through common reactions to grief and how to recognize the damaging effects it can have when it goes unresolved and how to help our loved ones do the same.

Join us with host Melissa Lee, as we learn more about embracing life changes. Register now at ArborCompany.com/EmbracingChange

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Emily Schwarz, President of AidandAttendance.com, joins us to share valuable information regarding the Aid and Attendance benefit available to Veterans and their spouses. Many Veterans and surviving spouses do not even know they are entitled to this monthly benefit from the VA to help pay for senior living. Through this episode, Emily teaches us how to navigate eligibility and how to apply for this lesser-known VA benefit.

Senior Living LIVE! is an award-winning, educational series that is designed to answer YOUR questions about senior living, caregiving, health, and everything in between. We cover all topics—timeless and trendy—across senior living, and connect you directly to the industry professionals that can answer your questions, live. Through webinars, video episodes, and our podcast, Senior Living LIVE! offers conversation, education and support from leading experts in senior care. Our goal is to give you the information you need to make informed decisions and ultimately live the life that you (or your loved one) want to live.

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Bob Simpson, CPA, founder of Brinker Simpson & Company, joins us to share tips and tricks to reduce your tax bill by maximizing senior deductions. In this episode, you will learn about standard tax deductions for seniors, how to use Medicare premiums as a building block off your standard deductions for additional benefits, important information regarding pensions, and more. This valuable information will help seniors understand and take advantage of the deductions available to reduce their income taxes each year.

Senior Living LIVE! is an award-winning, educational series that is designed to answer YOUR questions about senior living, caregiving, health, and everything in between. We cover all topics—timeless and trendy—across senior living, and connect you directly to the industry professionals that can answer your questions, live. Through webinars, video episodes, and our podcast, Senior Living LIVE! offers conversation, education and support from leading experts in senior care. Our goal is to give you the information you need to make informed decisions and ultimately live the life that you (or your loved one) want to live.

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In this preview for our webinar, Senior Living LIVE! Building Resilience During Challenging Times, Melissa sits down with Mary Catherine Lundquist, Coordinator of the COPSA Institute for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders at Rutgers University. She gives us some tips for staying strong and focused as we navigate difficult life events.

In the full webinar, we learn:

• Skills and tools to use as we navigate difficult times
• Simple practices to help us cope and stay strong
• How to stay focused on our well-being

Find the webinar at ArborCompany.com/BuildingResilience

Senior Living LIVE! is an award-winning, educational series that is designed to answer YOUR questions about senior living, caregiving, health, and everything in between. We cover all topics—timeless and trendy—across senior living, and connect you directly to the industry professionals that can answer your questions, live. Through webinars, video episodes, and our podcast, Senior Living LIVE! offers conversation, education and support from leading experts in senior care. Our goal is to give you the information you need to make informed decisions and ultimately live the life that you (or your loved one) want to live.

Find our video episodes and webinars at SeniorLivingLIVE.com!

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Jeff Hudson of Elderlife Financial Services joins us to explain bridge loans—what they are, who can benefit from them, and how they can help make the transition to a senior living community much faster and easier when time is of the essence.

Senior Living LIVE! is an award-winning, educational series that is designed to answer YOUR questions about senior living, caregiving, health, and everything in between. We cover all topics—timeless and trendy—across senior living, and connect you directly to the industry professionals that can answer your questions, live. Through webinars, video episodes, and our podcast, Senior Living LIVE! offers conversation, education and support from leading experts in senior care. Our goal is to give you the information you need to make informed decisions and ultimately live the life that you (or your loved one) want to live.

Find our video episodes and webinars at SeniorLivingLIVE.com!

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Opening in 2023, Opus East Memphis will offer a senior living experience like no other in the area. Backed by over 30 years of management experience from The Arbor Company, Opus will bring Memphians the services and care they need with the luxurious lifestyle and amenities they deserve. In our exclusive webinar, wepeek behind the curtain to see what type of fine living awaits at Opus.

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As you notice changes in your loved one, it may become clear that a family discussion is needed. But it can be difficult to know where to begin, let alone how to conduct a productive meeting that will benefit your senior loved one.

Heidi Schnapp, MA, CMC, CDP and Co-Founder of LMR Elder Care, LLC, helps us recognize the warning signs or changes that may determine a need for an organized meeting. She shares with us the best ways for families to have an open, honest, and meaningful conversation, allowing your loved one to get the type of care they need, as soon as they need it.

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