Aging Starts Now

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).

Partner and VA Accredited Attorney Chris Johnson chats with Public Benefits Specialist Josh Hunter about presumptive conditions specific to Vietnam Veterans. If you have one of these ailments, you are entitled to compensation.

Partner and attorney Chris Johnson speaks with Retirement Mortgage Specialist Dean Germain about reverse mortgages, what they are, and who they may benefit.

Attorney and partner Chris Johnson speaks with Cheryl Blanchard, the Middle Tennessee Director of Alzheimer’s Tennessee, about the Silver Alert Law in Tennessee. 60% of people living with dementia will wander. Cheryl offers tips on how to reduce wandering and how to increase the likelihood of finding your loved one if they were to get lost.

Attorney and partner Chris Johnson speaks with Beth Harmon, the Executive Director of HEAR Nashville, a nonprofit helping qualified low-income adults in Middle Tennessee obtain hearing aids. Learn more about HEAR Nashville at www.hearnashville.org or by contacting the Call Center at 877-354-3271.

Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis chats with co-founders Zina and Michael Goodin and marketing manager Noel Kiswiney about a local nonprofit assisting senior dogs. Learn more about Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary at www.ofsds.org.

Do you plan to care for your loved one at home? What happens if that doesn’t work out as you had envisioned it? Partners and Certified Elder Law Attorneys Tim Takacs and Barbara McGinnis share the common mistake good intentioned families make of planning to care for a loved one at home without having a contingency plan.

When you move to a senior living community, do you check your rights for self-determination at the door? What are the rights of assisted living and nursing home residents? Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis and Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell discuss the rights of residents living in senior communities.

When love comes later in life, or for the second time around, there are several items to consider, especially when it comes to veterans’ benefits. Partner and VA Accredited Attorney Chris Johnson and Public Benefits Specialist Josh Hunter discuss how these life events can change your benefits.

What happens when a new romance develops in an assisted living community or nursing home? Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis and Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell discuss this delicate issue.

Attorney and Partner Chris Johnson speaks with Ben Eggebeen of Associate Psychiatric Care about psychiatric services via telehealth for seniors. You can learn more about Associate Psychiatric Care by visiting their website at www.assocpsychcare.com.

Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with Dr. Jeannie Lessly of Doctor Jeannie Senior Care about telehealth designed specifically with seniors in mind. To learn more about Dr. Lessly, visit https://jeannielesslymd.wixsite.com/mysite.

Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly, the founder and executive director of The Veranda, a day program in Gallatin, TN serving those with dementia. Learn more at www.theverandaministries.org.

Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Tim Takacs speaks with Kelsey Mahaffey of FiftyForward. Kelsey is the Project Director of the All of Us Research Program, a large research program whose goal is to help researchers understand more about why people get sick or stay healthy. Learn more about the program at https://fiftyforward.org/volunteer/all-of-us-research-program/.

Partners and Certified Elder Law Attorneys Barbara McGinnis and Tim Takacs discuss the pitfalls of giving away your home as an asset protection strategy.

Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with Elder Care Coordinator and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Debra King on how to find the right caregiver for your loved one.

Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with Phyllis Shelton, the President of Got LTCi about the importance of long-term care insurance and a new long-term care product available for people who have a diagnosis.