Join Mark and his guest Kimberly Clark, Executive Director of Edgewood Spring Creek Ustick. They cover the different kinds of assisted living, from senior communities to skilled nursing facilities and everything in between. Tune in to hear more!

If you're over the age of 65, there are considerations that need to be made if you're doing any planning. Listen in to hear why it's a mistake (sometimes costly) to hire an attorney who is NOT elder law trained.

This month, HAPPEN Idaho will be celebrating their Caregiver of the Year. Shayne Burr, Caregiver of the Year Chairperson, joins Mark in this episode to talk about the award and the upcoming ceremony.

Gifting - at first glance it can seem like a great way to disburse assets. However, it can lead to tricky situations for both gifters and receivers. Find out when and why gifting is a good idea, and when it's better to look at other options.

Coming May 20th to St. Alphonsus is the Health and Aging Expo. Join Mark and Brandie Kramer as they talk about the Expo - and why you should plan sooner than you think! Brandie is the Senior Care Program Specialist for St. Al's and has a lot of great resources for seniors and their families.

In this episode, Mark covers the more technical side of healthcare decisions – Healthcare Power of Attorney, Living Will/Advanced Directive, Physician’s Orders of Scoop of Treatment (POST) and the HIPAA information release.

Tune into this episode where Mark talks with Ahley Newman, a social worker and grief counselor with Harrison's Hope. They cover hospice and misconceptions about it, as well as healthcare decisions and advance care planning when it comes to the end of life.

Mark chats with Jackie Smith, owner of Trinity Home Care & Resource. They cover what Trinity provides, as well as information on home care options and when it's time to take that step.

In this episode, Mark is joined by Bonnie and Ray Kirby of Welcyon, Fitness Over 50. They talk all things wellness and fitness and how it's never too late to start taking care of yourself. Tune in for tips and ideas for feeling great, no matter your age.

Learn more about how Idaho Estate Planning works to educate the community with Katherine Stivers. Katherine heads up Strategic Partner Support Services in the IEP office, working with those who have education needs with the various programs, seminars, and workshops. Find out what she's been up to and how IEP demonstrates their core value of education.

This time of year, taxes seem to be on the brain. Listen in to this episode to hear some advice on taxes for seniors, starting with finding out if you even need to file! Mark also covers some recent scams and red flags when you are contacted by someone claiming to be the IRS and how to know for sure.

If you've listened to this podcast, been on our website, or read Mark's recent book, you know that to get real about your future, you need to get a team together. Who's on the team? How do you go about getting it? And how do you make them work together to get what you need? In this episode, Mark helps you get a plan in place to find the right people and get them headed in the right direction... all for YOU.

In this episode of Senior Matters Radio, Mark is joined by Aaron Flake, an independent Medicare advisor. They cover options for Medicare and Medicare Supplemental programs. There are so many options out there, get some helpful information here.

In this episode of Senior Matters Radio, Mark is joined by Nate Benjamin from Homewatch Caregivers. They talk not only about Homewatch and what sets it apart from its competitors, but also about how a homecare company can really help a family caring for a parent. Home care can also lengthen the time many individuals can stay in their home.

Justin Walker of Adalant Financial joins Mark to talk about what it means to have holistic financial health. This means thinking beyond immediate needs and into a variety of situations and solutions. Holistic financial health is more than just life insurance or an IRA, it's a multi-prong approach to having a healthy financial present and future.

It's important to be aware of the caregivers among us, which is why the Center for the Study of Aging at BSU is presenting the 6th annual Family Caregiver Conference. In this episode, Mark is joined by Dr. Sarah Toevs from the Center for the Study of Aging. They discuss the upcoming conference as well as some common struggles for caregivers, especially women. 

Janine Sawaya, administrator at MorningStar Senior Living, visits Senior Matters Radio to discuss isolation among seniors. Assisted living helps seniors address some the common issues they experience living alone—beyond just their physical health. Many times, individuals who move to assisted living improve health-wise because of these benefits. From regular meals and activities, to socialization with staff and new friends, residents enjoy things they may not realize they're even missing.

In this episode of Senior Matters Radio, Mark is joined by Catherine Owens, author, speaker, and consultant. Catherine and Mark discuss resources available from Alzheimer's Idaho to support those living with Alzheimer's and their families. This includes the Sweet Magnolias, a support group for caregivers.

Mark and Catherine also talk about the upcoming bowling fundraiser for Alzheimer's Idaho.

There are steps you can take to protect the things that you’ve worked hard to acquire from creditors and predators, but you must first understand the risks to create strategies that will meet those challenges. On this episode, Mark Wight of Idaho Estate Planning discusses ways you can protect your assets in 2017.