Aging Starts Now

Do you have a physical limitation due to aging or a disability? Elder Care Coordinator Debra King speaks with Jennifer Cunningham, the VP of Client Services for the Star Center about the types of assistive technology available in this area.

Do you care for a loved one at home? There may be resources that can help you. Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell speaks with Shelley Hale, the Director of Operations and Programs Administrator for the TN Commission on Aging and Disability, about the National Family Caregiver Support Program.

What is a home safety assessment. What are they exactly and who can benefit from them? Should people without impairments consider having one? Elder Care Coordinator Debra King speaks with occupational therapist Beth Baker, owner of Living Beyond Barriers. To learn more about Beth and her services, email beth@livingbeyondbarriers.com or call 615-945-2008.

Do you or does a loved one have difficulty cooking meals at home? Many seniors do. Outreach Coordinator Dana Hentschel speaks with Keita Cole, the Aging Program Director of Nutrition for the State of Tennessee, about this state program. To learn more, call 866-836-6678 or visit tn.gov/aging.

What popular banking scams are happening in Sumner County? We wanted to know, so we reached out to Michele Owens the Vice President and Banking Center Manager at the Hendersonville branch of First Horizon. You might be surprised at how prevalent these scams are here.

Do you need a financial planner? If so, how do you go about choosing one? Outreach Coordinator Dana Hentschel speaks with Financial Advisor Eric Berner of Rock Castle Wealth Advisors about choosing the right financial planner for you.

Are you a veteran? Do you know a veteran who finds it difficult to get to a local VA clinic? Public Benefits Specialist Josh Hunter speaks with Blair Leyhew of Home-Based Primary Care for Veterans about how you could receive some medical services in your home.

Do you need help with minor chores around the house such as changing a light bulb or bringing supplies down from the attic? Elder Care Coordinator Katlyn Green speak with Eric Roper and Buddy Ladd about Books of John, their nonprofit that provides handyman services for widows and seniors. Learn more at https://booksofjohn.org/.

Do you review your Medicare statements? Public Benefits Specialist Josh Hunter speaks with Loni Hitchcock with Senior Medicare Patrol with the Upper Cumberland Development District about why you need to look at your statements. They also share information about the latest catheter scam and how to report billing errors.

Are you sick of password requirements? Elder Care Coordinator Katlyn Green speaks with Jim Hughes owner of Business Risk Solutions about the importance of passwords when it comes to security and identity theft. If your password is PASSWORD123, you may be in trouble. Learn more about Jim Hughes and his business at www.businessrisksolutions.net.

Are you thinking about a life estate as part of your estate plan? Are you aware of the potential risks involved in this arrangement? Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis shares some cautionary tales regarding life estates.

Some of our clients find themselves in the position of wanting to sell their home or rental property. With the crazy real estate market and everyone and their brother being a realtor, how do you know which one is the right one for you? In this episode, Elder Care Coordinator Katlyn Green speaks with Jenny White, a realtor with Parks Green Hills. Reach Jenny at 615-424-1107 or jennywhite@parksathom...

How do you find the right company to assist with your estate sale? What should you expect? What questions should you ask? In this episode, Elder Care Coordinator Debra King speaks with Sheila Whitlock from Estate Sales by Sheila. Contact Sheila at 615-202-8401 or estatesalesbysheila@gmail.com.

Elder Care Coordinator Katlyn Green speaks with Claire Spencer, owner of Petworthy, about the benefits of therapy dogs in a rehab, assisted living, and skilled nursing home settings. Learn more at www.petworthy.care or call 949.923.7469.

Episode 208 – What is a Client Maintenance Program & Why Would a Law Firm Offer One? Why is it beneficial to have a relationship with a law firm? Aren’t documents all you need? Attorney Chris Johnson and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis share the reasons why an ongoing relationship with a law firm can be a good idea.

When do you need to think about home modifications? What are the costs and the questions you should ask? Elder Care Coordinator Debra King speaks with Steve Weaver of HomeBase Solutions about making your home more accessible. Learn more about HomeBase Solutions at homebasesolutions.com.

ASN 206: Valentine’s Day is all about chocolates and candies and expressing feelings of love. Katlyn Green one of the elder care coordinators at Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law talks about a unique gift to consider for your loved ones this year.

Are you overwhelmed with all “mom’s stuff?” Elder Care Coordinator Debra King chats with Mark McClure, Accredited Estate Liquidator and Senior Move Manager and Owner of Caring Transitions, about the benefits of online auctions and his company’s comprehensive list of services from sorting, donating, discarding, selling items, and then selling the home. Learn more about Caring Transitions at http://...

How does estate planning impact taxes? What should you consider? Who does this affect? Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with David Heller, attorney and partner at Martin Heller Potempa & Sheppard, PLLC.

Are you or a loved one a veteran? Do you have questions about veterans benefits? Partner and attorney Chris Johnson and Public Benefits Specialist Josh Hunter discuss veterans benefits and how marriage, divorce, etc. can impact those benefits.

Have you or a loved one ever suffered from a UTI that has gone unnoticed for weeks? Or had a chronic infection that isn’t responding to antibiotics? Elder Care Coordinator chats with Jordan Simison of Vikor Scientific on the benefits of PCR testing and how to request it for your loved one. To learn more, visit www.vikorscientific.com or contact Jordan directly at 251-656-7606.

How often do you need to review and update your legal documents? Unfortunately, estate planning isn’t a one-time event. Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis talks about essential documents everyone needs in each stage of life.

Have you noticed some changes in your loved one? When do those changes mean your loved one is no longer safe at home? In this episode Elder Care Coordinator Debra King shares red flags to watch for and how to start the tough conversations.

Are you concerned about outliving your money? That is one of the main concerns of people who call our office. Elder Care Coordinator Katlyn Green addresses some of these valid concerns with Outreach Coordinator Dana Hentschel.

Are you having a hard time getting in to see your doctor in a timely manner? Are you frustrated with the lack of time you have with your doctor? If so, the direct primary care model may be for you. Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell speaks with Dr. Kent Lofley, DO about this type of practice model. Dr. Lofley can be found at Blue Ocean Family Medicine, www.blueoceanfamilymedicine.com.