Balancing the Challenges of Caregiving with Carolyn Vader

Planning and Educating for Long-Term Care with Lawrence Vivenzio

In this episode, our guest is Lawrence Vivenzio, Director of Business Development at Assured Allies. His entire career has been dedicated to working in the long-term care insurance industry, from field-level sales and worksite enrollments to consumer and agent education, and even a stint as an agent himself. We start by talking about his grandmother, Hope, and his family's journey into caregiving while he was in college. He later discusses his path into the industry, the role education plays in building a solid aging plan, and the latest product innovations shaping the space.

Choosing a Career in Caregiving with Tzivya (Tee) Murrin

Why would a person choose a career in caregiving? In this episode, our guest is Tzivya (Tee) Murrin, Founder of Sensible Senior Planning. She has over a decade of professional and volunteer experience in caregiving, starting in a pediatric nursing home to eventually working with dementia patients. Now, she helps families navigate the Medicaid process and leads a helpful Facebook group called "Medicaid Senior Planning and Support." We discuss Tee's journey as a caregiver and some of the moments of joy, heartache, surprises, and everything else along the way.

Expect the Unexpected with Kristen Martin Eldridge

Caring for an aging parent is challenging in itself, but what if the one person helping you was suddenly faced with a serious health battle of their own? In this episode, we speak with Kristen Martin Eldridge, National Accounts Director at Reframe Financial. She is an insurance professional with more than 20 years of experience in the individual, multi-life, and group long-term care insurance and voluntary benefits industry. Kristen's personal story is a testament to working through challenges, getting things done, and doing the hard things. She details her experience caring for her mom, Rosemarie, and how the journey suddenly changed with the passing of her sister.

Caregiving for a Loved One with a Disability with Insurance Agent Mario Racanelli

In this episode, our guest is Mario Racanelli, an insurance agent based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, who focuses on Medicare and other insurance products in the senior market. Mario often gives back to his industry by supporting others, presenting continuing education classes, and giving advice to fellow agents. This conversation focuses on Mario's experiences with his brother John, who lived with Down syndrome, and his family's caregiving journey. He discusses how his family members stepped up to care for his brother, the toll it took on them, and lessons learned and advice for other families in this scenario.

When It All Works Out with LTC Expert Gary Reppen

Gary Reppen shares how long-term care insurance protected both his father and father-in-law from major care costs, covering expensive nursing home and assisted living needs. He highlights buying coverage early, understanding elimination periods, and how families without LTCI often face limited, lower quality care options.