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Senior Matters Radio

Senior Matters Radio is a weekly show dedicated to showcasing experts in the fields that matter most to today's seniors. From insurance to financial planning, long term care to retirement, you'll get useful, actionable advice from leaders in their respective fields. Hosted by Mark Wight of Idaho Estate Planning, a member of the Idaho State Bar, the Taxation, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Idaho Bar, Wealth Counsel, and Elder Counsel. He is also a Certified Academy Attorney with the Academy of VA Pension Planners and an accredited attorney with the Veterans Administration. Mark has co-authored several manuals for attorneys in the areas of Probate Administration, Estate and Estate Tax Planning, and Asset Protection.
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Oct 4, 2016

An in-depth discussion about the emotional turmoil that can occur when caring for a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia. In this episode we are joined by Eric Collett, the founder of A Mind For All Seasons --an organization that provides a wide range of educational opportunities for seniors and those who care for them. With over 16 years of experience surrounding this topic, Eric shares the importance of recognizing the early signs of dementia and how families can handle the challenges that come with tending to someone suffering with disease.

Sep 26, 2016

Mark made a special appearance on Monday, September 26, 2016 as the NNU Business of the Week on KBOI 670 AM. Listen in to his short segment to learn more about Idaho Estate Planning based in Eagle, Idaho and helping Idahoans "Get Real" about their Legal Life PlanTM.

Aug 17, 2016

Mark Wight of Idaho Estate Planning joins on the show today to continue a discussion started last week about the “Aid in Attendance” social security benefit for veterans. Last episode, Mark reviewed some of the more straightforward qualifications, but this episode he dives into the more complex financial qualifications.

Aug 17, 2016

Mark Wight of Idaho Estate Planning joins on the show today to discuss what he does everyday to help veterans, specifically focusing this episode in the area of the “Aid in Attendance” social security benefit. Aid in Attendance is the highest of the 3 pension levels and on this episode, Mark discusses what the benefit is for and some of the qualifications for receiving this benefit.

Aug 17, 2016

The founders of the show join today, John Sellin of Sellin Financial and Mark Wight of of Idaho Estate Planning. They are on the show to talk about scams, which unfortunately seniors tend to be targeted for more than any other demographic. They discuss some of the things you can do to spot a scam before you are a victim and then what to do immediately if you determine you have been a victim.

Aug 17, 2016

Joining on the show today is one of Senior Matters Radio sponsors, Sharon Walker of Keller Williams Realty in Boise. Sharon talks with us today about some of the complications and difficulties that seniors encounter often when trying to go through a real estate transactions as well as what she does with her clients to help them navigate the confusing process.

Aug 17, 2016

On this episode of Senior Matters Radio Mike Powell from Home Instead joins the show to talk about owning Home Instead Senior Care and what www.caregiverstress.com is and the value and features it has for the community as well as professionals in the field of senior care.

Aug 17, 2016

John Sellin and Make Powell are on the show to discuss the value they feel Senior Matters Radio brings to the community and their listeners as well as why it is so important to consult with a professional personally for each individual situation.

May 13, 2016

Mark White from Idaho Estate Planning & Kyle Buck with Affinity Mortgage are on the show to discuss some of the in’s and out’s of reverse mortgage as well as some common misconceptions.

May 13, 2016

Listen into this episode of Senior Matters Radio to take a further, more in-depth look into beneficiary designations, powers of attorney, and necessary healthcare documentation.

May 13, 2016

In this episode of Senior Matters Radio, attorney Mark Wight and financial planner John Sellin, along with host Bo Higby, take a look at retirement. They discuss a timeline for optimal retirement planning, as well as different plans, and the downfalls of poor beneficiary designations.

May 11, 2016

Senior Matters takes another look at planning for the future, including a look at some of the “what-ifs” one might face as they grow older, and the importance of being as prepared as possible, now.

Apr 6, 2016

In this episode of Senior Matters Radio, our host Beau Higby is joined by Sharon Walker from Keller-Williams Realty in Boise, ID. Sharon and Beau discuss in-depth about the Reverse for Purchase mortgage programs available.

Beau reviews what a Reverse for Purchase is, how they work, what & who qualifies. Learning about and knowing the facts behind about a Reverse for Purchase Mortgage Program can help you or someone you know to purchase a new home or relocate even as a senior!

Apr 6, 2016

“Failing to plan is planning to fail,” guest John Sellin, financial planner, states in this episode of Senior Matters Radio.

Together he and Mark Wight of Idaho Estate Planning discuss the many items to consider for success in elder years including finances, healthcare, and having a plan in order to thrive.

Apr 6, 2016

Senior Matters Radio once again welcomes Mike Powell to the show. This time around he and host Bo Higby discuss the 5 ways to prevent senior hospitalization.

 The 5 ways to prevent senior hospitalization are:

  1. Follow the doctor’s directions
  2. Tune into symptoms
  3. Don’t think you’re an exception from falls
  4. Be active
  5. Maintain a healthy diet.

Mike goes into further detail on each point, expanding on the reasons these are concerns, and also how to address them.

Apr 6, 2016

In this episode, our host Bo Higby and Mark Wight of Idaho Estate Planning, take an in depth look at the differences between wills and trusts, as well as the pros and cons to each one.

They also gloss over the role a judge can play in a will, as well as powers of attorney. 

Apr 6, 2016

In this episode of Senior Matters Radio, our host Beau Higby is interviewed by guest host Mike Powell, about reverse mortgages.

Beau will review what a reverse mortgage is, some common misconceptions about them and what some of the common terms you will hear with them mean to you! Knowing the truth about reverse mortgages can help you determine if maybe a reverse mortgage would be the best option for you or someone you know!

Apr 6, 2016

In this episode of Senior Matters Radio we are joined by insurance agent and financial planner John Sellin.

John talks about his areas of knowledge including advanced, retirement, and business planning, but senior planning and long-term care is his specialty. He comments that long-term care planning is incredibly important, but also incredibly overlooked by the general public. John reviews the best ways to begin planning for the future.

Apr 6, 2016

In this episode, we welcome Mike Powell, owner of Home Instead Senior Care.

Mike discusses with us his business with homecare administration. He addresses indicators of need for the elderly population, how to best go about discussing the possibility of homecare with your loved ones, services his company provides, as well as the cost of homecare.

Apr 5, 2016

In this episode of Senior Matters Radio with Mark Wight, he introduces himself, his company, and addresses what exactly “Estate Planning” is.

In this information-packed episode, he covers an array of topics including the tools he uses for success, the difference between wills and trusts, important healthcare documentation, and duties and responsibilities of different powers of attorney.

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