Senior Radio Buffalo episode #478- 06/24/23
Segment 1 (3:45): We start the show with Brad Stamm and Brian Stamm from The Stamm Law Firm. Today we are talking about estates and estate planning. We start with a question from social media about protecting someone’s parents condo if they have to go to a nursing home. Brad and Brian explain what you should do to protect this condo in the state of New York if this condo is owned in another state. Then they tell us the side of a nursing home and what you should do to prepare for that. Finally, we discuss Medicaid and the different rules in Florida vs. New York. Tune in to hear these differences and how Medicaid is a federal program, but there are different rules per state. Then we discuss what the 5 Year Look Back is. To learn more about how The Stamm Law Firm can help you and your family, please visit HERE!
Segment 2 (19:33): Next we welcome Michelle, Regional Medical Consultant with Univera Healthcare. Today we are talking about Medicare and what it means if you decide to work past 65 years old. Michelle tells us how most people cannot retire at 65 and retire more at 66 1/2 years old. Michelle tells us it depends on the size of your company when it comes to Medicare coverage. Michelle goes into great detail of what this means and how Medicare may not be the primary coverage if you’re still working. This is why it is so important to go see Michelle at age 64 to create a Medicare timeline no matter what your future may be. Finally, hear how it’s still important to sign up for Medicare even if you’re still working or there many be a penalty. To learn more, please visit HERE!
Segment 3 (33:35): Then we are joined by Lindy Korn, local discrimination attorney and her client Gary Ostrum, who filed a lawsuit in April against his employer for terminating him due to his age after working there for 28 years. First hear about his successes at G.A. Braun Inc. and then the event that led to him being fired because of a clip of a film in a presentation. We go into detail about the 8 minute clip and how it was shown before at company events with no complaints. He then explained how the suspension and termination happened without warning or a formal write up. Lindy then tells us why age discrimination is an uphill battle to prove in a court case. She even gives us specific examples with this with Gary’s case and how age discrimination is never goes away. Finally, we discuss how these discrimination cases can affect you mentally, physically, and emotionally, how discrimination is a health issue, and how counseling can help. To learn more on how Lindy can help you, please call 716-856-KORN or visit HERE!
Segment 4 (49:10): Then we welcome Dr. Steven Novelli, a Chiropractic Physician at, and owner of, Novelli Wellness Center. We also welcome Dr. Novelli’s patient, Tim, who is a patient of Dr. Novelli. Tim tells us what led him to go see Dr. Novelli and the free treatment he tried out to begin with. He also tells us how he felt relief from pain just from the first treatment. Tim also shares with us why it is so important for him to get his pain taken care of to do his job and how many steps he has to take on a daily basis. Finally, Tim tells us the improvements he has seen in the past four months in his quality of life. To learn more about the Novelli Wellness Center and everything Dr. Novelli can do for you, please call 716-45-SPINE or visit HERE!
Segment 5 (1:06:13): We start the second half of our show with Barbara Hughes, the General Manager of AAA Group Travel. Barbara has planned some amazing upcoming trips partnered with Senior Radio Buffalo! Then Barbara tells us some of her best travel experiences and how you can experience it, too. Next we start talking about our trips. Tune in to hear about the first one: European Christmas Markets from November 25th-December 5th. Barbara goes into detail about this amazing trip and tells us some of the cities and sites we will see. Linda and Barbara also tell us what is included and the price. Finally, Barbara tells us about the next trip which takes us to Hawaii. She tells us about the trip, where the trip leaves from, and Linda tells us the itinerary which leads us to a cruise in the Hawaiian islands. This trip is from January 25th-February 4th and Barbara tells us the price. If you’re interested in either trip you can visit our site or call Kristen at 716-630-3750.
Segment 6 (1:20:55): In this segment, we continue discussing the upcoming AAA Group Travel trips partnered with Senior Radio, with Barbara Hughes the General Manager of AAA Group Travel. Be sure to tune in to hear about the European Christmas Market Trip from November 25th-December 5th. There is also the Hawaiian Islands cruise trip from January 25th-February 4th. Linda and Barbara go into detail about both of these trips and why group travel is the best! If you’re interested in either trip you can visit our site or call Kristen at 716-630-3750.
Segment 7 (1:33:29): Then we welcome Paul, manager of our local SAS Shoes. First we talk about how SAS Shoes is old school because they work with you, measure your foot, and construct/change the shoe you choose to fit your feet. It is customer service to the max! Paul explains how customers are guests to the SAS staff. He goes into detail telling us how you will be treated at SAS Shoes and what you will experience. They are there to solve your feet problems. Finally, we talk about their shoes and styles on their shelves right now and when you can come see them. To learn more, please call (716) 631-1002 or visit HERE!
Segment 8 (1:47:27): We wrap up the show with Joe from Andrew’s Estate Service (AES). First we discuss how they now auction items virtually so everyone has a chance at them now! Joe tells us what the buyers think about these Virtual Estate Sales. He also tells us the many reasons why clients and buyers are so happy doing it this way. AES not only have detail descriptions on the photos, but have every angle and part of the item photographed and measurements of large items. You will know exactly what you’re buying and will never be disappointed. Finally, Joe shares with us the downside of a Virtual Estate Sale. To learn more, please call 716-873-7440 or visit HERE!