Takacs Mcginnis Elder Care Law Podcasts

Partner and Attorney Chris Johnson speaks with Misty Leitsch the Executive Director at Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network about suicide in older adults. What are the warning signs and risk factors? How do you get help? Mental Health Crisis Hotline – 988 (three-digit hotline available 24/7)Find more information at Tennessee Suicide Prevention Netw…

Urinary Tract Infections can present differently in seniors and can be life-threatening if not treated. Elder Care Coordinator Debra King speaks with Howard Goodman, a registered nurse with Aveanna Home Care about how to identify and prevent UTIs in older adults.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Do you plan to grow old in your home? If so, don’t overlook the importance of a home assessment. Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell speaks with Debbie Miller, the owner of Senior Helpers, about how to make sure you lessen home hazards that may prevent you from successfully aging in place. For more information you can contact Takacs McGinnis Elder …

Are you a caregiver? Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with Nola Hastings the Eldercare Coach Project Manager at AgeWell Middle Tennessee about the Eldercare Coach Program and how it is helping caregivers in the workplace and at home.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis and public benefits specialist Josh Bey share cautionary tales of do-it-yourselfers who made costly mistakes when applying for TennCare (Tennessee’s version of Medicaid).By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Partner and VA Accredited attorney Chris Johnson and public benefits specialist Josh Hunter discuss the extension of the RECA program. Veterans and others who develop certain diseases following their exposure to radiation released during atmospheric nuclear weapons tests may be eligible for compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act…

Partner and VA Accredited Attorney Chris Johnson chats with Public Benefits Specialist Josh Hunter about presumptive conditions specific to Vietnam Veterans. If you have one of these ailments, you are entitled to compensation.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Partner and attorney Chris Johnson speaks with Retirement Mortgage Specialist Dean Germain about reverse mortgages, what they are, and who they may benefit.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Attorney and partner Chris Johnson speaks with Cheryl Blanchard, the Middle Tennessee Director of Alzheimer’s Tennessee, about the Silver Alert Law in Tennessee. 60% of people living with dementia will wander. Cheryl offers tips on how to reduce wandering and how to increase the likelihood of finding your loved one if they were to get lost.…

Attorney and partner Chris Johnson speaks with Beth Harmon, the Executive Director of HEAR Nashville, a nonprofit helping qualified low-income adults in Middle Tennessee obtain hearing aids. Learn more about HEAR Nashville at www.hearnashville.org or by contacting the Call Center at 877-354-3271.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis chats with co-founders Zina and Michael Goodin and marketing manager Noel Kiswiney about a local nonprofit assisting senior dogs. Learn more about Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary at www.ofsds.org.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Do you plan to care for your loved one at home? What happens if that doesn’t work out as you had envisioned it? Partners and Certified Elder Law Attorneys Tim Takacs and Barbara McGinnis share the common mistake good intentioned families make of planning to care for a loved one at home without having a contingency plan.…

When you move to a senior living community, do you check your rights for self-determination at the door? What are the rights of assisted living and nursing home residents? Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis and Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell discuss the rights of residents living in senior communities.…

When love comes later in life, or for the second time around, there are several items to consider, especially when it comes to veterans’ benefits. Partner and VA Accredited Attorney Chris Johnson and Public Benefits Specialist Josh Hunter discuss how these life events can change your benefits.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

What happens when a new romance develops in an assisted living community or nursing home? Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis and Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell discuss this delicate issue.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Attorney and Partner Chris Johnson speaks with Ben Eggebeen of Associate Psychiatric Care about psychiatric services via telehealth for seniors. You can learn more about Associate Psychiatric Care by visiting their website at www.assocpsychcare.com.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with Dr. Jeannie Lessly of Doctor Jeannie Senior Care about telehealth designed specifically with seniors in mind. To learn more about Dr. Lessly, visit https://jeannielesslymd.wixsite.com/mysite.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly, the founder and executive director of The Veranda, a day program in Gallatin, TN serving those with dementia. Learn more at www.theverandaministries.org.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Tim Takacs speaks with Kelsey Mahaffey of FiftyForward. Kelsey is the Project Director of the All of Us Research Program, a large research program whose goal is to help researchers understand more about why people get sick or stay healthy. Learn more about the program at https://fiftyforward.org/volunteer/al…

Partners and Certified Elder Law Attorneys Barbara McGinnis and Tim Takacs discuss the pitfalls of giving away your home as an asset protection strategy.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with Elder Care Coordinator and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Debra King on how to find the right caregiver for your loved one.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with Phyllis Shelton, the President of Got LTCi about the importance of long-term care insurance and a new long-term care product available for people who have a diagnosis.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with Montgomery County (Tennessee) Trustee Kimberly Wiggins about the property tax relief program for elderly or disabled homeowners as well as tax relief for disabled veterans and widow(er)s.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Have you ever hired a family friend to watch your loved one? Do you know the potential pitfalls? Do you know about employee requirements for your state? Attorney Chris Johnson speaks with Jay Schulz of Homework Solutions about managing help in the home.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Are you caring for an elderly loved one? Do you have a plan in place for inclement weather? Elder Care Coordinators Pati Bedwell and Debra King share the importance of having a contingency plan in place and tips for creating a plan B in the event of snow, ice, and intense heat.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with End-of-Life Doula, Theresa Law. What is an end-of-life doula, what services does a doula provide to someone who is in the final stages of life, and whether a doula is right for you.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with Elder Care Coordinators Debra King and Pati Bedwell about promises we make to loved ones to never place them in a nursing home.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Pati Bedwell and Debra King, both Elder Care Coordinators at Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law, discuss Care Plan meetings: What they are, why they are important, and questions to ask so you can be a better advocate for your loved one.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with John Christian Phifer the Executive Director of Larkspur Conservation about natural burials.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Tim Takacs and Public Benefits Specialist Josh Hunter discuss the preventive services covered by Medicare.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with attorney Amy Willoughby Bryant, the director of the Office of Conservatorship Management. When does someone need a conservatorship? How does one contest a conservatorship? How does a conservatorship end?By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Partners and Certified Elder Law Attorneys Tim Takacs and Barbara McGinnis discuss Medicaid Friendly Annuities. What are annuities? What are Medicaid Friendly Annuities? When are annuities a good option and when are they not the best option?By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Partners and Certified Elder Law Attorneys Tim Takacs and Barbara McGinnis discuss joint representation. What is joint representation? What legal duties does an attorney have to a client?By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Attorney and partner Chris Johnson speaks with Elizabeth Bell, the Director of Business Development for Sublime Computer Services about how to protect yourself from online scams, email phishing, and more.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Attorney and partner Chris Johnson speaks with Stephanie Boyd and Jennifer Bellew-Robinson of Center for Elder Veterans Rights about non-service-connected pension benefits and compensation benefits. The Center of Elder Veterans Rights, PC is the independent law firm of Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law.…

Are you concerned about a loved one’s driving? Do you dread having to “take away the keys?” Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis chats with Lynn Wood, the Caregiver Support Coordinator with Mental Health America of the MidSouth, about how and when to have these difficult conversations.…

Certified Elder Law Attorney and Partner Barbara McGinnis talks with Dustin Littlepage a CPA at McMurray, Fox & Associates about capital gains taxes, how putting a child’s name on a deed impacts tax basis, and other gifting tax matters.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Elder Care Coordinators Debra King and Pati Bedwell discuss the importance of setting boundaries and realistic expectations when caring for someone.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Elder Care Coordinators Debra King and Pati Bedwell discuss the best ways to navigate the holidays for those experiencing brain change.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Partners and Certified Elder Law Attorneys Tim Takacs and Barbara McGinnis discuss the differences between a Conservatorship and a Durable Power of Attorney, the different powers each document provides, and when and if a conservatorship is needed if you already have Durable Power of Attorney documents in place.…

Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis interviews Christy Horner with the Driver Rehabilitation Program at Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center to learn about their driver evaluation program and discuss how to have those difficult conversations about giving up the keys.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Do you or a loved one need assistance in managing bill payments? Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with Lisa Rosenblum of Silver Bills about the service they provide and how they may be able to assist.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with attorney Todd Sholar of Smith. Sholar. Milliken. PLLC about tips for selling a home in a trust and what title companies look for in power of attorney paperwork.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Tim Takacs speaks with our own Medicare Specialist Josh Hunter about Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 -December 7) and why you should use this time to examine your plan.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Certified Elder Law Attorney and partner Barbara McGinnis interviews Colleen Bridges, head coach and owner of Rock Steady Boxing. Colleen shares about how Rock Steady Boxing benefits those with Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Certified Elder Law Attorney and partner Barbara McGinnis interviews Quillt CEO Kasey Grelle about one of her latest projects, Seniors Matter.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Tim Takacs speaks with Pete Kopsak about Parkinson’s disease. Pete serves on the board for Peterson for Parkinson’s and has personal experience with his wife’s Parkinson’s diagnosis.By Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

Partner and attorney Chris Johnson interviews Dana Hentschel outreach coordinator with Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law and PAC Certified Independent Trainer with Mental Health America of the Midsouth about normal aging vs. not normal aging, next steps if you are concerned about yourself or a loved one, and community resources.…

You have set up and funded a trust, now what? Are these items in the trust indefinitely? Does the trust end upon someone’s death? Does the answer differ based on the type of trust someone has? Tim Takacs and Barbara McGinnis, both Certified Elder Law Attorneys, answer these questions in this episode.…

Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis joins fellow partner and attorney Chris Johnson to share some cautionary tales and mistakes they have seen families make. So many times, families come to our office during a crisis or after a death with a real mess that could have been avoided with a little communication and planning. This i…