{"podcast":{"title":"Get Ready for Better Aging","slug":"get-ready-for-better-aging-7022568","podcast_index_feed_id":7022568,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/getreadybetteraging","website_url":"https://www.thisislivingwell.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/31d24d88-71eb-11ef-a5bd-835b6326b623/image/55a97037631eafca1cec85ec0e661b18.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Mind Body Spirit.fm","episode_count":34,"summary":"There is no manual on how to prepare for aging - where to live, medical care, enjoying life. Jacqui Clark is a Certified Senior Advisor and aging expert who guides us through the complex topics of aging. Her passion is to help people age well. She and other industry experts explore senior services, living options, and memory care. She tackles tough conversations like cognitive decline, fear of change, and mobility. Everyone has a story, and from these stories, we learn about resources as well as practical ideas for everyday living, both physically and mentally. Whether it’s for yourself or your loved ones – listen and get ready for better aging.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T02:20:27.895584+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-ready-for-better-aging-7022568"},"episode":{"title":"The $3 Million Mistake: How Elder Fraud Is Stealing More Than Money","slug":"the-3-million-mistake-how-elder-fraud-is-stealing-more-than-money","published_at":"2026-03-17T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-ready-for-better-aging-7022568/the-3-million-mistake-how-elder-fraud-is-stealing-more-than-money","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-ready-for-better-aging-7022568","url":"https://mindbodyspirit.fm/shows/get-ready-for-better-aging/","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/MBSLLC5428650761.mp3?updated=1773705837","summary":"Elder fraud is no longer rare—it’s relentless, sophisticated, and devastating. In this powerful episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark sits down with senior care consultant Monica Flynn to expose what’s really happening behind the headlines. From impersonation scams and caregiver exploitation to heartbreaking real-life losses in the millions, this conversation reveals how even the smartest, most independent seniors become vulnerable. Why are these scams working? Isolation, cognitive decline, and rapidly evolving technology are creating the perfect storm—one families often don’t see until it’s too late. Jacqui and Monica share frontline stories, hard truths, and practical strategies to help you protect the people you love. This isn’t just about money—it’s about dignity, independence, and quality of life. If you have aging parents, this episode is essential listening. Prevention starts with awareness—and the time to act is now. Links and Resources - Monica Flynn, Senior Care Advisor A Right Place Senior Placement - https://www.arightplace.com 619-980-2515 Jacqui Clark Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you: ⁠⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠⁠ This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠ Facebook – ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Elder fraud is no longer rare—it’s relentless, sophisticated, and devastating. In this powerful episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark sits d…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2999,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/get-ready-for-better-aging-7022568/episodes/the-3-million-mistake-how-elder-fraud-is-stealing-more-than-money/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-ready-for-better-aging-7022568/the-3-million-mistake-how-elder-fraud-is-stealing-more-than-money.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}