Retire Wise
Curious about the ins and outs of retirement living? You're in the right place. Hosted by David Ammons, each episode features insightful discussions with industry experts, residents, and families, providing a comprehensive view of what it means to retire well. Retirement is a personal journey, and no two paths are alike. No matter where you are in your journey, Retire Wise offers the tools and perspectives you need to craft your ideal retirement lifestyle. Brought to you by Retirement Living Associates and Retirement Resource Guide.
Episodes
Reed VanderSlik Interview
Today on Retire Wise, David Ammons and Mary Bethel sit down to discuss the future of aging in place in North Carolina. As the number of retirees increases to record levels, the state of North Carolina and the retirement communities must work together to ensure that services continue to be available through local and state programs.
This is episode 23 of the Retire Wise podcast
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Today on Retire Wise, we are back with NC Secretary of State Elaine Marshall talking about the complex topic of estate planning. Covering everything from power of attorney to living wills, Secretary Marshall goes in depth on what you should be preparing legally to ensure your wishes are carried out in the event of a medical emergency where you cannot communicate with your loved ones.
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Today on Retire Wise, David Costner is sitting down with Dr Eneida Agolli of AudioNova. Dr Agolli talks about the fundamental changes in hearing care when it comes to aging and how you should approach hearing over your lifetime. She goes over how hearing aids have changed dramatically in form, quality, and pricing and that getting a hearing device that works for you can improve not just your hearing but mental health throughout you...
Today on Retire Wise, David Ammons talks with Tom Akins about the journey on choosing the right retirement community that fits you or your parents' specific needs. Retirement communities come in a variety of styles and not all communities may fit all people. Just like visiting a college campus, Tom and David talk about the importance of visiting each community because marketing may not give the whole picture.
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Today on Retire Wise, Elaine Marshall joins us again to talk about safely giving during the holiday season. She speaks on advice for avoiding counterfeit goods when looking for toys, designer bags and other trending items. In addition to physical presents, giving to charity is also popular this time of year but some charities are better than others when it comes to putting your donations to good use. Elaine Marshall uses her 27 yea...
Today on Retire Wise, David Costner interviews Mary Bethel about some of the government options for saving for retirement. Mary Bethel goes over a variety of current and future plans for helping retirees save more effectively, including reducing property taxes and offering government savings programs.
This is episode 18 of the Retire Wise podcast
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Today on Retire Wise, David Costner interviews David Segmiller about his take on how affordability is effecting new residents' choices in where they retire. David Segmiller explains how some retirement communities are innovating to provide the best care possible to residents without expanding costs to the point of pricing middle class families out.
This is episode 17 of Retire Wise
Today on Retire Wise, David Ammons talks with Perry Aycock about how the landscape is changing when it comes to retirement planning. As demand increases for retirement services, new programs and opportunities are becoming important for communities like The Cedars. These programs allow for more residents to take advantage of the great services offered at communities like The Cedars without the cost and time commitment of building mo...
In this Retire Wise episode, Steve Fleming, Co-CEO of Kintura, reflects on positive changes that can be contributed in part to Covid. Strong demand for retirement communities stems from both changing demographics and consumer appreciation for a healthy lifestyle. Challenges that peaked during Covid, such as staffing availability and costs increases, have since largely stabilized. However, innovative methods intended to navigate tho...
Today on Retire Wise, we talk with Andrew Applegate, President and CEO of Arbor Acres about the importance of people in the day to day operation of a retirement community. From resident involvement to employee empowerment, Andrew discusses how people have left a continuing legacy of success at Arbor Acres over the last 40+ years.
This is episode 14 of the Retire Wise podcast with David Ammons
Today on Retire Wise, we talk with Jody Clayton of Heritage Greens and Kisco about the benefits of travel for retirees. Heritage Greens plans vacations for their residents including the Bahamas and Charleston South Carolina where residents get to fully enjoy traveling with the security of having trained Kisco staff along to meet their day to day needs.
This is episode 14 of the Retire Wise podcast with David Ammons
Today on the Retire Wise podcast, we talk with Dr. Elise Eifert about continuing education opportunities available to seniors. We also discuss the study of aging, known as gerontology. Dr. Eifert is an Associate Professor at UNC Greensboro, and serves as both the Graduate Gerontology Program Coordinator and the Lifelong Learning Director.A variety of programs and special classes are available through the Emeritus Society and UNCG t...
Today on Retire Wise, we return to the 2025 Legacy Conference with David Coster to speak with David Segmiller. Baby Boomers are redefining the wants and needs in the retirement industry resulting in big changes to the programs offered at retirement communities. Dealing with the influx of new residents and offering new services is key to providing all levels of care .
Episode 11 of Retire Wise
Today on Retire Wise, David Ammons interviews the President and Chief Executive Officer of Carolina Meadows Kevin McLeod. In this episode Kevin describes how residents play a key role in not just living in the community, but also choosing how active they are in making decisions for the future of Carolina Meadows. Kevin also speaks to options the residents have before moving to the community and how future residents can become activ...
Host David Coster interviews Adrienne Averette to discuss how in-house care with NC Eldercare works as an alternative to going to a primary care provider. This service brings healthcare services right to residents' living areas inside CCRCs. This episode was shot at the Leading Age conference in 2025.
Episode 9 of Retire Wise with David Coster
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Host David Ammons talks with Steve Fleming, co-CEO of Kintura (formerly CEO of Well•Spring, now part of Kintura), who shares what is changing in CCRCs (continuing care retirement communities) when it comes to services and amenities. Everything from theaters to dining are changing from the previous generation, resulting in brand new opportunities for current and future residents in these communities.
Host David Ammons talks again with Elaine Marshall, the North Carolina Secretary of State. In this episode, they discuss notary functions, the importance of having advanced healthcare directives, and the complexities and abuses with trademarks. Join the conversation as they talk about some counterfeit trademark products that affect the retirement community – like prescription medicines and medical devices – and share a convenient g...
In this episode, David Ammons speaks with Perry Aycock, President of The Cedars of Chapel Hill, about the variety of entry models available in retirement communities. They explore the benefits of the various models–rental, equity, entrance fee, and hybrid–as well as how they may appeal to different types of retirees. As they stroll the beautiful grounds of The Cedars of Chapel Hill, they discuss how relocation, age of retirement, a...
In this episode, host David Ammons talks with Tom Akins, the President and CEO of LeadingAge North Carolina, an association for retirement communities across the state. North Carolina continues to top the list of states where people choose to move and to retire and LeadingAge North Carolina helps retirement communities plan for future growth. Join Ammons and Akins as they discuss how LeadingAge North Carolina – through innovation, ...
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