Aging Starts Now

Attorney and partner Chris Johnson and Public Benefits Specialist Joshua Hunter provide a general overview of VA benefits and qualification requirements.

Certified Elder Law Attorney Tim Takacs and Public Benefits Specialist Joshua Hunter discuss when to enroll for Medicare and how to avoid enrollment mistakes that can result in penalties.

Certified Elder Law Attorney Tim Takacs and Public Benefits Specialist Joshua Hunter discuss what to do when you qualify for Medicare and how to make the most of the coming Medicare Open Enrollment period.

Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis and Daisy Casey, President of First Horizon Bank in Gallatin, discuss how family caregivers working in a fiduciary role for an elderly loved one can deal more effectively with financial institutions.

Joe Goelzhauser, President of Elderlife Financial, joins Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis to discuss new options that can help older adults pay for long-term care.

Mollie Lacher, founder of Sunnycare Services, joins attorney and partner Chris Johnson to discuss the many tasks that need to be completed after a loved one passes away.

Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis and Public Benefits Specialist Joshua Bey discuss qualifying an older adult for TennCare, Tennessee's Medicaid program, if the elder can receive care in the home.

Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis and Public Benefits Specialist Joshua Bey discuss qualifying an older adult for TennCare, Tennessee's Medicaid program, if the elder needs nursing home care.

Certified Elder Law Attorney Tim Takacs and Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell discuss what families need to know about involuntary discharge from a nursing home.

Certified Elder Law Attorney Tim Takacs and Elder Care Coordinator Debra King explain what Life Care Planning is and how it benefits older adults and their families.

Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis and Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell talk about caregiver burnout, including what it is, what causes it, and what you can do about it.

Certified Elder Law Attorneys Barbara McGinnis and Tim Takacs talk about the durable power of attorney, one of the most important estate planning tools.

Nick Deidiker, CFP®, EFC from Lisle Parham Wealth Management joins Attorney/Partner Chris Johnson to discuss the Secure Act and how this legislation will impact older adults.

Thomas Henry, Principal at Stone, Rudolph & Henry PLC, joins Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis and Elder Care Coordinator Debra King to discuss the tax implications of hiring caregivers.

Certified Elder Law Attorney Tim Takacs interviews Kayse Martin with the Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee to learn about resources for older adults, especially in the age of COVID-19.

Attorney and partner Chris Johnson and Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell discuss why it's so important for solo caregivers to have a backup plan.

Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis talks to Jodi Jackson, RN, CCM of LifeLinks about the Role of a Geriatric Care Manager.

Certified Senior Advisors Eric Miller and Susan Nichols of CarePatrol join Certified Elder Law Attorney Tim Takacs to discuss assisted living facilities and residential placement.

Attorney and Partner Chris Johnson talks to Richard Patterson, owner of Preferred Care at Home, about how the coronavirus has impacted the in-home care industry.

Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis and Public Benefits Specialists Joshua Bey discuss the TennCare Redetermination Process.

Barbara Bowers, funeral director at Austin Bell Funeral Home, joins Certified Elder Law Attorney Tim Takacs to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way families mourn the loss of loved ones.

Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis and Elder Care Coordinator Debra King discuss caregiving in the age of COVID-19.

Certified Elder Law Attorneys Barbara McGinnis and Tim Takacs discuss the unique estate planning challenges that blended families can face.

Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis and Elder Care Coordinator Debra King, LCSW talk about what families need to consider when an elderly loved one needs to move to a different level of care.

Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis and Elder Care Coordinator Debra King, LCSW talk about the importance of defining and expressing preferences for end-of-life care, and how to choose someone to be your advocate during the process.