Aging Starts Now

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.

Do you have a loved one who is easily confused or who is dependent on a caregiver? Is your loved one making changes to bank accounts or making changes that are out of character? What is undue influence and how do you spot it? Partners and Certified Elder Attorneys Tim Takacs and Barbara McGinnis discuss undue influence in this episode.

Partner and attorney Chris Johnson speaks with Certified Financial Planner Darrel Woodcock, Jr. and owner of Apex Financial Planning about the difference among financial planners and financial advisors and how to choose the right person for your needs.

Elder Care Coordinator Debra King, LCSW interviews Kathy Fagen co-owner of Fagan Geriatric Wellness and Rehabilitation about the dangers of falls and how to prevent falls. Learn more about Kathy Fagen and her company by visiting https://faganrehab.com/.

Partner and Attorney Chris Johnson speaks with Misty Leitsch the Executive Director at Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network about suicide in older adults. What are the warning signs and risk factors? How do you get help? Mental Health Crisis Hotline – 988 (three-digit hotline available 24/7) Find more information at Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network’s website: https://tspn.org/.

Urinary Tract Infections can present differently in seniors and can be life-threatening if not treated. Elder Care Coordinator Debra King speaks with Howard Goodman, a registered nurse with Aveanna Home Care about how to identify and prevent UTIs in older adults.

Do you plan to grow old in your home? If so, don’t overlook the importance of a home assessment. Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell speaks with Debbie Miller, the owner of Senior Helpers, about how to make sure you lessen home hazards that may prevent you from successfully aging in place. For more information you can contact Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law. To learn more about Senior Helpers call...

Are you a caregiver? Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with Nola Hastings the Eldercare Coach Project Manager at AgeWell Middle Tennessee about the Eldercare Coach Program and how it is helping caregivers in the workplace and at home.

Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis and public benefits specialist Josh Bey share cautionary tales of do-it-yourselfers who made costly mistakes when applying for TennCare (Tennessee’s version of Medicaid).

Partner and VA Accredited attorney Chris Johnson and public benefits specialist Josh Hunter discuss the extension of the RECA program. Veterans and others who develop certain diseases following their exposure to radiation released during atmospheric nuclear weapons tests may be eligible for compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA).