Simplify Senior Transitions Podcast

EP 150 - The Truth About Medical POAs, Trustees, and Who Actually Makes Decisions

Dale Corpus Season 1 Episode 150

When a senior’s health declines, families often assume they know who’s in charge — until a crisis hits and they realize they don’t.


In this episosde, The Truth About Medical POAs, Trustees, and Who Actually Makes Decisions, Dale Corpus breaks down one of the most confusing (and emotionally charged) areas of senior care: legal authority vs. real-world decision-making.


You’ll learn:

The difference between a Medical Power of Attorney, Trustee, Financial POA, and healthcare proxy

Why having documents doesn’t always mean someone can act

What happens when siblings think they’re in charge — but legally aren’t

Common mistakes families make during hospital stays, assisted living move-ins, and memory care transitions

How unclear authority leads to delays, conflict, and costly care decisions

What families should clarify before a crisis forces rushed choices


This episode is especially important for adult children navigating hospital discharges, assisted living decisions, memory care placement, or end-of-life planning — where confusion around authority can derail everything.


If you’ve ever heard:

“I thought I was the POA…”

“The trust should cover this, right?”

“Why won’t the doctor talk to me?”


This episode will bring clarity, confidence, and calm — before stress takes over. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more families discover the show.


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