Empowered Elder Podcast

What happens financially after someone dies? Grief is already heavy, but families may also suddenly have to navigate the home, mortgage, debts, life insurance, investments, and important financial documents — often...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Beth Hackett, OT & Certified Metabolic Health Coach , we explore the physical and mental foundations of healthy aging — including strength, nutrition, mobility, independence...

You’re never too old — unless you decide you’re too old. In Part 1 of our conversation with Beth Hackett, Occupational Therapist and Certified Metabolic Health Coach , we explore the mindset behind healthy aging. Beth...

How do you know if your financial advisor is truly the right fit? What retirement mistakes should you avoid after 50? And what financial questions should you be asking before making major decisions? In Part 2 of our...

As parents get older, financial planning can become about much more than investments and numbers. It can become about independence, family dynamics, changing needs, and making sure the person you love can continue...

Senior living has changed—and families have more options than they may realize. In Part 2 of our conversation with Hani Pullen, senior advisor and advocate, we explore how families can navigate today's senior living...

What happens when senior care decisions have to be made in the middle of a crisis? In this episode, Hani Pullen, a senior referral advisor and former social worker, shares why planning ahead can make all the difference...

Artificial intelligence is changing the landscape of fraud, but technology isn't the only challenge. Fear, embarrassment, and silence often keep people from asking for help when they need it most. In Part 2 of this...

Scams are constantly evolving, and they're becoming harder to recognize. In this episode, Mark Fetterhoff, Program Manager of AARP ElderWatch, shares why financial fraud isn't just a technology issue—it's a people...

Our homes tell the stories of our lives—but eventually, every family faces the question of what to keep, what to let go of, and how to begin those conversations with compassion. In this episode, Patty Powers, BSN, RN...

A hospital discharge is often seen as the finish line—but for many families, it's only the beginning. Returning home safely requires more than medical clearance. It requires a home that's prepared for recovery...

Planning for care isn't only about finding the right support—it's also about understanding the resources that can make that care possible. In Part 2, Philip Sutton shares practical guidance on long-term care insurance...

Planning for later life isn't just about preparing for emergencies—it's about creating more choices while they're still available. In this episode, Philip Sutton, President of Assisting Hands Broomfield, joins Tasha...

Downsizing is rarely about the stuff. More often, it's about the memories attached to it, the life it represents, and the uncertainty that can come with change. In Part 2 of our conversation, Beth Blacker explores the...

What happens when a lifetime of memories fills every shelf, closet, and drawer? In this thoughtful conversation, Beth Blacker, Chief of Chaos To Calm / It's Just Stuff, shares why downsizing can feel so much bigger than...