Age-Old Questions
A New Way to Pay for Long-Term Care Insurance
Here’s a potential solution for folks who want to buy long-term care insurance but don’t have the cash to cover premiums.
The Overlooked Downsides of Aging in Place
A recent study indicates that 88% of adults 50 and older say they want to age in place. But there are overlooked downsides to aging in place.
Why We Are Glad We Started Social Security Benefits at 62
Experts say you should avoid taking reduced Social Security payments at 62 unless you need the money immediately. That ignores the value of a key asset. Time.
KC Artist Finds Eternal Beauty in a Dead Leaf
Artist Bruce McClain strives to merge plants and people in an effort to evoke the elegiac process of aging and dying for all living things.
Age-Old Questions | Estate Planning Tips
Jamie Bosse, a certified financial planner, walks you through some key tips and shares resources to ensure your estate planning will support your needs.
In Rural Settings, Communities Step up to Help Aging Adults
For those aging in rural America, hospitals are distant, public transportation is scarce, isolation is likely and grocery stores and pharmacies are closing.
Age-Old Questions | Unlocking Social Security Benefits
Jamie Bosse, a certified wealth manager and member of Kansas City’s Financial Planning Association, reveals key insights for accessing Social Security benefits.
Family Caregivers of Aging Adults
D. Rashaan Gilmore hosts a thoughtful conversation about aging in place and the supports available for the increasing number of families who find themselves becoming caregivers as their loved ones age. This season premiere of Flatland in Focus is part of Age-Old Questions, a Kansas City PBS reporting project exploring the complexities of retirement and…
Aging in Place is a Struggle in Kansas City
Caregiving is an act of love. Countless gestures of kindness are required. They are essential for people aging in place aging with dignity in Kansas City.
Age-Old Questions | Planning for Long-Term Care
About 70% of Americans aged 65 and older will need long-term care at some point. Here are some financial planning tips to help ensure a good quality of life.