Steadfast Care Planning
Steadfast Care Planning is for people who want to learn how to best plan for their longevity including how to navigate extended care, long-term care insurance options, and other challenges that older adults face. Join Kelly Augspurger, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® and long-term care insurance specialist as she has thought-provoking conversations with industry professionals. Tune in as Kelly guides you on how to plan for care to live well.
Episodes
I’m joined by Lisa Marquis, who shares what really happens when someone is navigating aging solo—whether by choice, loss, or life changes like divorce.
We get into the realities most people overlook, the legal documents you can’t afford to skip, and how to choose someone to step in when it matters most. Plus, the unique risks women and divorced individuals face—and what to do about it.
If you want to protect your inde...
Navigating senior care decisions isn’t easy… and most families don’t realize that until they’re in it.
Kelly recently had a conversation with Michelle Graf that reinforced something I see all the time: 👉 The timing of your planning changes everything.
A few things that often surprise people:
• Waiting until a crisis limits your options more than you think
• “Independence” in care doesn’t always look the way peopl...
For additional information about Kelly, check her out on Linkedin or www.SteadfastAgents.com.
To explore your options for long-term care insurance, click here.
Steadfast Care Planning podcast is made possible by AMADA Senior Care and Steadfast Insurance LLC.
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Steadfast Care Planning host Kelly Augspurger sits down with Annalee Kruger—caregiving strategist, author, and elder planning educator—for a candid conversation on the “what-whens” of aging. They break down early red flags, why families get blindsided, and how proactive planning can protect relationships, finances, and care options before a crisis hits.
For additional information about Kelly, check her out on Linked...
Thinking about retiring before 65… but not sure what you’ll do for health insurance? 🤯
Cole Craven from Move Health joined me to unpack the biggest misunderstandings around pre-65 coverage, Medicare timing, and why “I’ll just let Medicare handle it” can lead to expensive surprises.
If you want clarity—not confusion—as you plan for the years before and after 65, this conversation will help you make smarter choices w...
When it comes to caregiving and aging, anxiety is a silent but ever-present companion. Whether you’re supporting a loved one or navigating your own transition into later life, the emotional toll can be immense. Kelly sits down with Bonnie Brindle—psychotherapist, author, transformational coach, and self-proclaimed “Anxiety Avenger”—to explore the unique challenges of anxiety in senior care and practical strategies f...
How do you truly show up for someone who’s lost their spouse?
Kelly Augspurger welcomes Chris Bentley, founder of Wings for Widows, for a heartfelt conversation on the early days of widowhood—when life feels blurry, overwhelming, and isolating. From “widow fog” to financial pitfalls, Chris offers real insight and practical guidance for families, friends, and professionals alike.
Whether you're walking alongside s...
📋 Long-term care insurance can be a lifeline—or a landmine—if you don’t know how to navigate the claims process.
I sat down with my colleague and mentor, Bill Comfort, to talk about something we don’t discuss nearly enough: how to confidently navigate a long-term care insurance claim when the time comes.
From why claims are more complex than most people expect, to what families and professionals n...
👁️ There’s more to an eye exam than meets the eye...
What if one simple exam could reveal far more than just how well you see? I sat down with Dr. Ravi Goel to explore a topic that touches every one of us—but rarely gets talked about.
We covered far more than vision care. This conversation opened my eyes (literally!) to some surprising connections between eye health, aging, and long-term planning....
Thinking about retirement—or helping others prepare? Here are 3 key takeaways to keep in mind:
1. Legacy Doesn’t Happen by Accident
Roughly two-thirds of Americans haven’t done any estate planning. Intentional planning is an act of love—it removes uncertainty and stress for your family. Don’t leave your legacy to chance or state laws. Start the conversation now.
2. Retirement with Purpose Starts with the Right Fo...
🎙️ What are the hidden dangers of polypharmacy and how it affects older adults?
Kelly chatted with Dr. Nancy Taylor about this and here are the key takeaways from their conversation:
🔹 Polypharmacy Awareness: Polypharmacy refers to using multiple medications at the same time, often leading to unintended side effects or complications. It’s crucial to regularly reconcile medications, especially after adding new prescr...
Ever wondered about long-term care insurance options through your employer? 🤔 Dive into the fastest-growing segment of LTC: the employer group market! 📈 Let's explore the exciting changes and options available!
1🔍 Did you know that the employer group market is the fastest-growing segment of long-term care? From guaranteed issue solutions with dozens of carriers to small groups starting at 3 employees, the l...
Crushing Medical Debt! 🏥💸
Have you ever been overwhelmed by astronomical medical bills? You're not alone! Today's convo is with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, an expert on navigating medical debt, and she has some game-changing advice. 🩺🔍
Medical bills are the leading cause of debt & bankruptcy in the U.S.—& they don't discriminate by age. If you're over 18, you'...
Do you know someone caring for a person with dementia?
🎙In this episode of Steadfast Care Planning, Kelly talks with Valarie Langel, a nurse practitioner who specializes in geriatrics and author of "Dementia Caregiving Simplified."
Here's how to navigate the journey with grace and support:
1/ 🧠 Dementia is more than memory loss. It involves confusion, speech difficulties,...
🎙️ In this insightful episode, Kelly Augspurger talks with financial planning expert Ben Henry-Moreland about the strategic benefits of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
✨ Discover how to make the most out of your HSA, whether you're looking to cover immediate healthcare costs, or plan for long-term savings.
💰 Join us as we unpack the essentials of HSAs, exploring their unique benefits and t...
🎙️ Caregivers are not only an under-served community, they are a non-served community. How is it possible that the people who take care of our ailing and elderly populations, can be so thoroughly forgotten and neglected? Luckily, there are solutions and people are working on ways to better support our society's caregivers.
✨ In this conversation Savy Makalena, CEO and Founder of "Gimme a Break&q...
🎙️ There is something about human nature that tries to avoid planning for emergencies. We all know emergencies can be handled easier if we had planned for them, but still we procrastinate our preparations as if delaying it will somehow put off the inevitable. That is why creating and maintaining an emergency binder is so important.
🤝 Today, Steadfast Care Planning welcomes Kim Roberts.
🏥 In thi...
🎙️ We all know someone who is suffering from diabetes, whether it be Type 1, Type 2, or even Type 3. But how much do we actually know about the different types of diabetes and could we be at risk of developing diabetes ourselves? If so, how can we manage our nutrition and lifestyle to either avoid a diabetes diagnosis, or manage our blood sugar levels through diet and lifestyle choices to ease the effects of a posi...
🎙️ Have you ever wondered about that chunk of your paycheck that is taken out and given to Social Security? What exactly is Social Security and when can you expect to see some of that money come back to you? Have you considered what role Social Security can play when planning for retirement?
✨ This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who has ever paid into Social Security. It is a critical element of ...
📸 In this episode of the Steadfast Care Planning podcast, Philip Griffith joins to discuss preserving family memories through photo management. Philip shares his personal caregiving experience with his mother-in-law and how that motivated him to help families capture and preserve their stories through photos.
🤳 The conversation explores the challenges families face in organizing and managing old photos, especially ...
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