Aging Starts Now

Have you ever heard of a land trust? Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with Jackson Lundy, the Senior Conservation Project Manager at Land Trust Tennessee, about land trusts. Learn what they are, who they benefit, and whether a land trust could be a tool for your estate planning.

Grief is a very complicated and often misunderstood emotion as it comes in all forms and presents differently in everyone. Elder care coordinator and certified end of life doula Katlyn Green discusses the stages of grief with outreach coordinator Dana Hentschel.

Are you a solo ager? You might be a solo ager if you are an individual or couple without children, you never married or had children, or you are living alone since the divorce or death of a partner. Being a solo ager can pose a challenge when it is time to decide who will manage your financial and healthcare affairs if you are incapacitated. Elder care coordinator Debra King speaks with Therese Ca...

What is elder care coordination and what role does it play in a law firm? Outreach coordinator Dana Hentschel speaks with elder care coordinator Debra King, LCSW about how she assists clients at the firm.

Did you know that Goodwill has a Concierge Estate Service? Elder Care Coordinator Katlyn Green talks with Crystal Schwartz from Goodwill Industries about how this new service line is helping families.

Are you a veteran? Are you caring for a veteran? Public Benefits Specialist Tyler McCullar speaks with the President of Right at Home about the VA Home and Community-Based Care Program and how that program helps some of his clients.

People call our office to ask about creating a trust, but few people really understand what a trust is and how it operates. In this episode Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis and Elder Care Coordinator Debra King, LCSW discuss the basics of a trust.

Are you a caregiver? Outreach Coordinator Dana Hentschel and Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell discuss the six questions every caregiver should ask themselves before stepping into a caregiving role.

How do you start the conversation about funerals and end-of-life celebrations with a loved one? Outreach Coordinator Dana Hentschel speaks with Elder Care Coordinator Katlyn Green about how to best broach this sensitive topic.

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.