Aging Starts Now

You've decided to get your affairs in order. How do you know whom to call? There is an attorney on every corner, but how do you pick the one that is right for you? What questions do you ask? How do you prepare for the meeting? If you're asking these questions, this is the episode for you.

What is music therapy and who can benefit from it? Partner and Attorney Chris Johnson speaks with Carrie Friddell, a Nationally Board Certified Music Therapist and Neurologic Music Therapist and owner of In Harmony Music Therapy of Middle Tennessee about music therapy and how it is used to treat medical conditions. Visit www.inharmonymusicmidtn.com to learn more.

Elder Care Coordinator Debra King chats with Jackie Becker, a physical therapist and owner of Bee Mobile, about who is a good candidate for physical therapy and how insurance pays for the different types of therapy.

Do you know the differences among Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma & Cataracts? What are the symptoms of each condition? Can any of these conditions be treated or prevented? Attorney and partner Chris Johnson speaks with Dr. Carrie Lehman an optometrist at Johnson i-Care to answer these questions.

We often talk about coordinating patient care, but it is important to note that mental care is just as important as physical care. In this episode, Elder Care Coordinator and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Debra King speaks with Dr. Teresa Young, a psychologist who specializes in health psychology with an emphasis on adjustment to aging, chronic illness, acquired disability, and caregiver support...

Do you think end-of-life planning is for old people? Professionals say it is a conversation that should begin at age 18. Partner and certified elder law attorney, Barbara McGinnis speaks with Donna Cella, a registered nurse, board certified patient advocate, and founder of ElderCARE, LLC, about end-of-life planning.

Partner and VA Accredited Attorney Chris Johnson and Public Benefits Specialist Josh Hunter discuss Camp Lejeune. You’ve probably seen the commercials. What is the controversy? Who is eligible to make a claim?

Are you being dismissed by your doctor? Are cognitive changes being chalked up to normal aging? Elder Care Coordinators Pati Bedwell and Debra King give suggestions on questions to ask your doctor and offer signs on when a referral to another professional is needed.

Did you visit loved ones over the holidays? Did you notice any red flags? Elder Care Coordinator and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Debra King speaks with Outreach Coordinator and PAC Certified Independent Trainor Dana Hentschel about the holidays and signs your parents may need more assistance.

How can you sue someone for medical malpractice? These are calls that we get from upset family members wanting to sue the hospital or nursing home. As that is not our type of law practice, we decided to talk with an expert in the field. In this episode Partner and VA Accredited Attorney Chris Johnson chats with Medical Malpractice Attorney Clint Kelly, one of the partners of The Kelly Firm in Hend...

Attorney Chris Johnson chats with Emily Adamopoulos a pharmacist and owner of HomeCare Pharmacy of Hendersonville. How do smaller independent pharmacies differ from larger chain pharmacies? How can HomeCare Pharmacy of Hendersonville make life easier for seniors? To learn more, visit www.homecarepharmacytn.com.

Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis and Medicaid Specialist Josh Bey discuss the steps to stay qualified for Medicaid after you have received initial approval.

How do you leave a charitable legacy? How much money does one need to have in their portfolio leave a charitable legacy? Partner and VA Accredited Attorney Chris Johnson speaks with Keith King, Donor Services Manager for The Community Foundation.

What resources are available for adults with special needs? Partner and attorney Chris Johnson speaks with Jan Stoops, a Care Manager for Arosa Middle Tennessee.

Public Benefits Specialist Josh Hunter speaks with David Lipschutz, the Associate Director and Senior Policy Attorney for the Center for Medicare Advocacy, about new changes to Medicare in 2023.

Are you suffering from burnout? How do you know? What are the symptoms? Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with Jen Roberts, CEO and Founder of Difference Consulting about burnout.

Partner and VA accredited attorney Chris Johnson speaks with Andrew Carle, Adjunct Faculty and Lead Instructor for courses within the Senior Living Administration concentration at Georgetown University. Andrew has more than 30 years of executive-level senior housing and healthcare experience. In this episode, we discuss the biggest crisis facing seniors today and how technology can solve some of t...

Founding Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Tim Takacs speaks with Certified Elder Law Attorney Linda Anderson of Anderson Elder Law in Pennsylvania about elder care coordination. When most people think elder law, they think about trusts, wills, powers of attorney documents, not care coordination. But care coordination can be a game changer for both the client and the attorney.

What is a cognitive assessment? Why should everyone get one? Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with Ellen Abbott, a Life Care Manager at Visionary Care Consultants, about their partnership with Linus Health and how their cognitive assessments work.

Do you know how your financial advisor gets paid? Why does it matter? Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with Darrell Woodcock the owner of Apex Financial Planning about the hidden fees associated with investing.

If someone you love is experiencing brain change, what do you do if there are guns in the house? Founding partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Tim Takacs discusses this delicate topic with Lynn Wood of Mental Health America of the MidSouth.

Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell speaks with Gero Doula Katlyn Clifton about the role of a Gero Doula. How does a Gero Doula differ from a birthing doula and an end-of-life doula? How can a Gero Doula assist clients and their families with the aging journey?

How do you know that an Executor of a will is acting in good faith to make sure your loved one's final wishes are followed? How do you contest a will?  Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with Matt Potempa, an attorney and partner at Martin Heller Potempa & Sheppard, PLLC about this type of litigation.

Are you new to Medicare? Are you totally confused? You aren’t alone. Eldercare Care Coordinator Debra King and Public Benefits Specialist Josh Hunter continue their discussion about commonly asked questions regarding original Medicare – specifically about hospital stays and how Medicare pays hospital bills.

Are you new to Medicare? Are you totally confused? You aren’t alone. Elder Care Coordinator Debra King and Public Benefits Specialist Josh Hunter talk about commonly asked questions regarding Original Medicare and its different parts, including, Part A, Part B, Part D, and Medigap plans/ Medicare supplements.