Aging Starts Now

What are adult day services? Who can benefit from this service? How much does it cost? Debra King, a licensed clinical social worker and elder care coordinator with Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law speaks with Bill Zagorski, the CEO of American Senior Care Centers, Inc. about adult day services in Middle Tennessee.

Do you know someone living with Parkinson's disease or other neurodegenerative disease? In this episode, outreach coordinator Dana Hentschel speaks with occupational therapist Jenny Williams with Optimum Hope about ways to combat some of the physical decline that comes with these types of diseases.

Would you recognize a scam? We like to think we are savvy enough to avoid it. But, scams are becoming more and more prevalent and sophisticated. Making it even more likely to become a victim. Elder Care Coordinator Debra King speaks with Jim Hughes about how to spot a scam. Jim has spent the last 40 years becoming an expert in risk management and is the owner of Business Risk Solutions. Jim wants...

What is a conservatorship? How does it differ from a Power of Attorney? What does it look like to be a conservator and what does it look like to be in a conservatorship? Attorney Josh Hunter answers these questions.

Are you leaving yourself vulnerable to scammers? Outreach Coordinator Dana Hentschel speaks with partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis about how creating a trust can help protect against scammers or opportunists.

You've paid long-term care insurance premiums for years. Now it is time to claim your benefits. What do you do first? Outreach Coordinator Dana Hentschel speaks with Paul Ellis (with Avenues Homecare) about the first steps to claim your long-term care insurance. Avenues Homecare serves Tennessee & other states. Visit avenueshomecare.com/in-home-care-nashville or call 615-558-5055

Do you have a parent or aging loved on nearing or in the most fragile years of life? Have they endured repeated hospitalizations, or are they facing major surgery? Are they refusing to accept help? Elder Care Coordinator Debra King, LCSW speaks with Amy O'Rourke, author of "The Fragile Years- Proven Strategies for the Care of Aging Loved Ones." Amy has a masters degree in public health and a maste...

Do you feel that technology and online systems are leaving you behind? Some older adults and those who are less tech savvy may feel unable to access critical services. Debra King, a licensed clinical social worker and elder care coordinator at Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning speaks with Rachel Solava with GNRC about a free program to assist in digital literacy.

What is an annuity? Is it a good tool for my goals? Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis joins Certified Financial Planner, Matt Brown the branch manager of Raymond James in Cookeville to explore frequently asked questions about annuities. 304 Family Wealth |304 N. Washington Ave. Cookeville, TN 38501| 931.520.0778 Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member...

Taxes. What are some strategies to reduce them? Are there any new regulations regarding Social Security and Medicare taxation? Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with Certified Financial Planner Danny Prestage of Atlas Financial Management. LLC. To learn more about Atlas Financial Management, visit https://atlasfinancialmanagement.com/

Do you have compassion fatigue? What does that even mean? If you are a professional or family caregiver, you may be at risk. Elder Care Coordinator Katlyn Green speaks with Joshua Medeiros of Insight Counseling Centers about compassion fatigue. To learn more about Insight Counseling Centers, visit their website at www.insightcounselingcenters.org.

You've gone to great lengths to make sure your estate plan is in order, but do your beneficiaries have their affairs in order? Why does this matter? How can a beneficiary's plan impact your plan? Outreach coordinator Dana Hentschel speaks with attorney Josh Hunter about why this is important.

Should you move your loved one to another state? Maybe mom is in Florida, but all her family is in Tennessee? Should she move? The answer is often, it depends. Elder care coordinator Debra King speaks with Certified Elder Law Attorney and partner Barbara McGinnis.

Are you sick of everyone being sick around you? In this episode, we are talking about the important topic of infection control. Elder care coordinator Pati Bedwell joins Missy Travis a consultant with over 20 years of experience in infection prevention techniques and owner of IP&C Consulting. To learn visit https://www.ipandcconsulting.com

Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths in older adults? Elder Care Coordinator Debra King speaks with Jared Griffin a physical therapist with Fyzical to find out how they are helping people improve balance and lesson falls. Learn more at https://www.fyzical.com/

Have you ever had buyer's remorse about an estate plan? Did you fully understand the documents you signed along with the pros and cons of the plan? Attorney Josh Hunter speaks with certified elder law attorney Barbara McGinnis about the importance of understanding your documents and making sure they are right for your specific needs.

Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell speaks with Dr. Veronique Belzil, an Associate Professor of Neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Belzil also serves at the Director of the Vanderbilt ALS Research Center.

What is exactly is Medicaid? Is the nursing home going to take the house? Is the government going to take all my assets? These are some of the questions that people have when they call our office. In today’s episode, outreach coordinator Dana Hentschel speaks with Josh Bey one of the public benefits specialists at Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning.

Is de-cluttering one of your new year's resolutions? If it isn't, it should be. Outreach coordinator Dana Hentschel speaks with decluttering and organizing specialist Heather Shingleton, owner of Clutter Company. To learn more, go to www.cluttercompany.com.

Are you a veteran or the spouse of a veteran? Are you aware of the VA's Caregiver Support Program? Public Benefits Specialist Tyler McCullar speaks with Takisha Woolfolk, the program manager, to learn more about the resources offered by the program and how to access these services.

What happens when you inherit a gun? How do you properly transfer ownership? Sam Cox is a paralegal and has a federal firearms license. He shares what you need to know.

Do you have a long-term care policy? Have you had trouble claiming it? Elder Care Coordinator Debra King speaks with Brayden Winters, Communications Director for Family Solutions for Care about paying for long-term care.

Attorney Josh Hunter addresses common questions we receive from prospective clients. Who needs a trust? What is the difference between a revocable and irrevocable trust? Does my trust need an EIN number?

What is a trust protector? Who can serve as one? How is this role different than that of a trustee? Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis answers these questions and more in this episode.

We are all aging, but when should you start planning for the changes that come with age? Can successful aging be planned? Elder Care Coordinators Debra King, Pati Bedwell, and Katlyn Green share questions and considerations for growing older.