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Estate planning attorney Sue Hunt of Focus Estate Solutions joins the show to demystify one of the most avoided topics in later life: wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Drawing on three decades of experience, Sue reframes estate planning as an act of protection and choice, not a conversation about death, and explains why the real risk is what happens to you while you are still living. You will learn the true difference between a will and a trust, how to choose the right people to make decisions on your behalf, and why waiting for the perfect moment is the most costly mistake of all. Sue also covers what happens if you do nothing, why online and AI generated documents fall short, and how to protect your home and assets from an unexpected crisis. If you have been putting this off, this conversation gives you both the clarity and the motivation to finally get it done.
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Learn more about Sue Hunt - https://www.focusestatesolutions.com/your-team
CHAPTERS
00:00 The plan the state already made for you
01:45 Meet Sue Hunt
02:46 What happens if you die without a will
04:03 The worst case scenario
06:12 Health care versus financial power of attorney
07:51 Guardianship as a last resort
08:17 Why you need these documents at 18
10:30 Will versus trust explained
17:04 How to choose the right people
25:04 Starting the family conversation
29:20 This is empowerment not an exit plan
31:22 Where to keep your documents
39:30 What estate planning actually costs
43:19 Why AI and online forms fall short
47:49 Treat your plan as a living document
49:37 Protecting your home and your assets
53:23 Closing the knowing doing gap
01:00:57 The one thing to remember
01:01:49 Where to find Sue
Learn more about Dr. Corinne Auman
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KEYWORDS
estate planning, wills and trusts, power of attorney, health care power of attorney, financial power of attorney, durable power of attorney, estate planning attorney, probate, avoiding probate, intestate succession, dying without a will, guardianship, revocable living trust, Medicaid asset protection trust, Medicaid planning, elder law, incapacity planning, advance directive, springing power of attorney, choosing an executor, successor trustee, protecting your home, family protection, wealth preservation, end of life planning, later life planning, estate planning for seniors, dementia and estate planning, DIY will risks, family conversations about estate planning, Focus Estate Solutions, Sue Hunt, Greensboro North Carolina estate planning, Keen on Aging podcast
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Some older adults are taking 18, 20, or even 26 medications a day, and many have no idea that the very pills meant to help them could be the cause of their fog, falls, or trips to the emergency room. In this episode, Dr. Corinne Auman sits down with Dr. DeLon Canterbury, a pharmacist and deprescribing expert who built his practice around a question most people never think to ask: do I still need all of these? They unpack why prescriptions quietly pile up over a lifetime, how aging changes the way the body processes medication, and why the over-the-counter products in your cabinet matter far more than most people assume. You will also learn the specific red flags that signal a symptom may be medication related rather than just a sign of getting older, and what to do if you suspect a loved one is overmedicated. If you or someone you love is managing a long list of prescriptions, this is an episode worth hearing all the way through.
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Learn more about Dr. DeLon Canterbury - https://www.geriatrx.org/about
CHAPTERS
00:52 The number that stops you cold
02:12 What to know if you take five or more meds
04:10 How prescriptions pile up
07:11 Why aging changes how meds work
09:04 When a loved one's meds are the problem
12:26 The over-the-counter blind spot
14:47 What a deprescribing practice does
15:42 Real success stories
19:11 Caregiver red flags
22:06 Why these drugs were never studied in older adult
s29:01 The one message to walk away with
Learn more about Dr. Corinne Auman
Buy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWm
Check out my website - https://corinneauman.com/
Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/
KEYWORDS
deprescribing
polypharmacy
medication management for older adults
prescription overload
aging and medication
over-the-counter medication risks
medication side effects in seniors
caregiver tips medication
pharmacist deprescribing
falls and medication
cognitive fog medication
medication review
senior health
geriatric pharmacy
Keen on Aging podcast
Dr. DeLon Canterbury
Dr. Corinne Auman
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Most of us picture retirement as the finish line, the reward after decades of work where everything finally falls into place. In this episode, financial life planner and author Michael F. Kay challenges that idea, explaining why retirement is actually one of the most complicated transitions we ever face. Drawing on his work with more than 4,000 people and his Chapter X framework, he reveals why so many retirees feel blindsided and why the real work is emotional, not just financial. Dr. Corinne Auman and Michael dig into the link between purpose and staying mentally sharp, the surprising relationship strain that retirement can create, and what it actually takes to prepare for who you become after work. Whether you are approaching this chapter or love someone who is, this conversation will reshape how you think about life after work.
Learn more about Michael F. Kay - https://michaelfkay.com/
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CHAPTERS
01:57 Welcome and introducing Michael F. Kay
04:00 What Chapter X is and how it differs from traditional retirement
05:39 Why retirement is far more complicated than we are sold
10:03 The two big questions: who are you now and what is next
13:04 Why Michael hesitated to write the book
15:23 How to actually prepare emotionally, not just financially
22:02 Embracing aging: the senior games story
23:57 The truth about early retirement
26:34 Purpose, feeling needed, and avoiding cognitive decline
30:07 Renegotiating your relationship with a spouse or partner
31:55 A real story of two people not on the same page
36:12 Final thoughts and where to find Michael
Learn more about Dr. Corinne Auman
Buy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWm
Check out my website - https://corinneauman.com/
Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/
KEYWORDS
retirement transition
Chapter X framework
Michael F. Kay
financial life planning
emotional preparation for retirement
purpose in retirement
cognitive decline and retirement
use it or lose it brain health
aging with purpose
early retirement
retirement identity
who am I after work
retirement and relationships
spouse retirement adjustment
senior games
positive aging
Keen on Aging podcast
Dr. Corinne Auman
life after work
retirement planning beyond money
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Most people assume the doctor referring their loved one to assisted living or skilled nursing actually knows what those places are like, but they usually don't. In this episode, Bob Cain of Piedmont Home Care shares why he personally drives doctors and medical students through senior care facilities so they can see them from the inside, and he and host Dr. Corinne Auman explain what families need to watch for, from who owns the building to why planning early makes all the difference.
Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - https://bit.ly/43XCD0m
Learn more about Bob Cain - https://piedmonthomecare.com/about-us/meet-our-team/bob-cain-bio/
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
02:23 What surprises doctors most about senior living
06:18 Why most of us avoid senior care until a crisis forces the decision
15:00 The insider directory that bypasses the phone-tree runaround
22:50 What every family should know before a loved one needs care
26:21 How hospital consolidation is shrinking outside referrals
37:59 Who owns the building matters: private equity versus nonprofit
41:49 The placement crisis for higher-need patients
44:53 Hope is not a plan
45:25 Continuing Care Retirement Communities explained
51:38 Moving in while you are still independent
56:14 Closing advice: care planning is an ongoing conversation
Learn more about Dr. Corinne Auman
Buy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWm
Check out my website - https://corinneauman.com/
Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/
KEYWORDS
senior care, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, adult day programs, continuing care retirement community, CCRC, care navigation, geriatric care management, elder care planning, long-term care planning, aging parents, caregiver support, caregiver resources, choosing assisted living, senior living tours, senior living waitlists, private equity nursing homes, who owns assisted living facilities, Medicare and senior care, aging in place, planning for aging parents, doctor referrals senior care, Piedmont Home Care, Bob Cain, Keen on Aging podcast, Keenagers, Dr. Corinne Auman
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If you're somewhere between 45 and 80 and sensing that the cultural script for aging doesn't fit who you are or who you're becoming, this show is for you.
The Keen On Aging Podcast is built on a simple idea: aging is a universal human experience, and the story we tell about it shapes the way we live it. The dominant cultural narrative — one of decline, fear, and invisibility — is outdated, and it's causing real harm. Hosted by Dr. Corinne Auman, gerontologist, care manager, author, and activist, this show offers a grounded, research-backed, and deeply human alternative: a story rooted in purpose, planning, and possibility.
Each episode, Dr. Auman sits down with experts and with everyday "keenagers" — people who have navigated later life with intention and found meaning on the other side of midlife transitions. Through honest, practical conversations, you'll hear real stories and real solutions to the questions so many of us face but rarely talk about out loud.
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Learn how to embrace and make the most of your later yearsGet inspired to take on new challenges and push back against outdated stereotypes of agingDiscover how to build a fulfilling life, even as circumstances changeExplore the stories of Keenagers and gain a deeper understanding of the aging process itselfWhether you're rethinking your career, redefining your relationships, planning for what's next, or simply looking for permission and language to own this chapter of your life, The Keen On Aging Podcast is your invitation to imagine aging differently — and to live it that way too.
