In this episode of Beyond the Will, hosts Linda Strohschein and Dana Bzdelik explore various topics related to elder law, including the importance of comprehensive estate planning, factors contributing to senior happiness, common planning mistakes, and the role of technology in supporting seniors. They also discuss veterans' benefits, the gut-brain connection, and provide scam alerts to protect seniors. The episode concludes with a Q&A segment addressing essential estate planning documents and considerations for introducing AI companions into senior care.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
05:57 Senior Happiness Index: What Makes Seniors Happy?
07:42 Common Estate Planning Mistakes After Age 65
10:09 Innovations in Senior Care: AI Companions
11:58 Understanding Veterans Benefits
13:07 The Gut-Brain Connection and Aging
14:22 Senior Scam Alert: Home Improvement Fraud
16:11 Q&A: Essential Estate Planning Documents
19:07 Outro
Contact
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This information provided by Strohschein Law Group is general in nature and is not intended to be legal advice, nor does it constitute a legal relationship. Please consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation.
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