On this weekly podcast, members of the Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning team discuss the tools, techniques, strategies, and services that will help you respond with confidence to the legal, financial, and personal challenges created by long life, chronic illness, and disability.
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Have you ever heard the term compassion fatigue? If you are a family caregiver or a professional who works in the medical profession, you may experience it. Elder Care Coordinator Debra King speaks with Beth Walrich, the owner of Griswold Home Care, to talk about compassion fatigue.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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Episode 233: Property Tax Relief and Freeze Program
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Did you know there is a program that can help alleviate the tax burden for some Nashvillians? Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell speaks with Metro Trustee Erica Gilmore about the Property Tax Relief and Property Tax Freeze program.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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What is an MDS Coordianator? How does a person in this role work with families of older adults in nursing homes? In this episode, Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell speaks with Marquita Oglesby, an MDS Coordinator for Spring Meadows Health Care Center in Clarksville, about her role and why families should get to know their loved ones’ MDS Coordina…
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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.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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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.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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Episode 229: What is a Professional Attorney-in-Fact for the Solo Ager?
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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 …
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Episode 228: What is an Elder Care Coordinator?
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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.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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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.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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Episode 226: VA Home and Community-Based Care Program
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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.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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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.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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Episode 224: Questions Every Caregiver Should Ask Themselves
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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.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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Episode 223: Funeral Pre-Planning - It's More Than Paperwork
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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.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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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.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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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.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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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…
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Episode 219: Free Meal Options for Seniors
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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.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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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.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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Episode 217: Finding the Right Financial Planner
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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.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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Episode 216: Home-Based Primary Care for Veterans
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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.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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Episode 215: Books of John Handyman Services
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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/.…
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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.…
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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.…
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Episode 212: Cautionary Tales about Life Estates
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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.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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Episode 211: How Do You Find the Right Realtor?
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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. Re…
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Episode 210: Is an Estate Sale Right for Me?
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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.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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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.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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Episode 208: What is a Client Maintenance Program & Why Would a Law Firm Offer One?
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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.…
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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.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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Episode 206: Valentine’s Day – A Gift to Remember
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ASN 206: Valentine’s Day is all about chocolates and candies and expressing feelings of love. Katlyn Green one of the elder care coordinators at Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law talks about a unique gift to consider for your loved ones this year.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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Episode 205: What Do I Do with Mom’s House and All Her Stuff?
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Are you overwhelmed with all “mom’s stuff?” Elder Care Coordinator Debra King chats with Mark McClure, Accredited Estate Liquidator and Senior Move Manager and Owner of Caring Transitions, about the benefits of online auctions and his company’s comprehensive list of services from sorting, donating, discarding, selling items, and then selling the ho…
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Episode 204: Estate Planning for Tax Purposes
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How does estate planning impact taxes? What should you consider? Who does this affect? Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with David Heller, attorney and partner at Martin Heller Potempa & Sheppard, PLLC.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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Episode 203: Veterans Benefits: Married, Divorced, Widowed, Remarried
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Are you or a loved one a veteran? Do you have questions about veterans benefits? Partner and attorney Chris Johnson and Public Benefits Specialist Josh Hunter discuss veterans benefits and how marriage, divorce, etc. can impact those benefits.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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Episode 202: PCR Testing for Bacterial, Viral, and Fungal Testing for Infection Control
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Have you or a loved one ever suffered from a UTI that has gone unnoticed for weeks? Or had a chronic infection that isn’t responding to antibiotics? Elder Care Coordinator chats with Jordan Simison of Vikor Scientific on the benefits of PCR testing and how to request it for your loved one. To learn more, visit www.vikorscientific.com or contact Jor…
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Episode 201: Are You Sure Your Legal Documents are In Order?
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How often do you need to review and update your legal documents? Unfortunately, estate planning isn’t a one-time event. Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis talks about essential documents everyone needs in each stage of life.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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Episode 200: Are My Parents Safe at Home?
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Have you noticed some changes in your loved one? When do those changes mean your loved one is no longer safe at home? In this episode Elder Care Coordinator Debra King shares red flags to watch for and how to start the tough conversations.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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Episode 199: What Happens if You Outlive Your Money?
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Are you concerned about outliving your money? That is one of the main concerns of people who call our office. Elder Care Coordinator Katlyn Green addresses some of these valid concerns with Outreach Coordinator Dana Hentschel.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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Episode 198: The Direct Primary Care Model for Healthcare
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Are you having a hard time getting in to see your doctor in a timely manner? Are you frustrated with the lack of time you have with your doctor? If so, the direct primary care model may be for you. Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell speaks with Dr. Kent Lofley, DO about this type of practice model. Dr. Lofley can be found at Blue Ocean Family Medi…
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Episode 197: Manana - People Helping People
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Do you need assistance with daily tasks? Some elders do. Elder Care Coordinator Katlyn Green speaks with Fatima Karwandyar the founder of Manana – People Helping People to share how her service can fill in the gaps of those who have care needs.Learn more at www.mananahelp.com.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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What do you do if you suspect financial abuse or physical abuse of an elder? What types of services does Adult Protective Services provide? Elder Care Coordinator Katlyn Green speaks with Renee Bouchillon the Director of Adult Protective Services.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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Episode 195: The Holidays Aren’t Always Jolly
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The holidays are here, and everyone is feeling jolly and festive, right? For caregivers, the holidays may bring extra heartache and stress instead of the promised joy. In today’s podcast, elder care coordinators Pati Bedwell, Debra King, and Katlyn Green talk about how to troubleshoot the feelings of guilt, sadness, and overwhelm caregivers may exp…
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Episode 194: PottyCap – The Female Urinal
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Have you ever been unsteady on your feet, needed assistance getting to the bathroom, or been stuck in a car in the middle of nowhere and needed to use the restroom? Anatomy may make it more difficult for women in these situations than men. In this podcast, elder care coordinator, Pati Bedwell speaks with Faye Prior the inventor of PottyCap, a femal…
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Episode 193: TennCare Renewal Process – How is it different in 2023?
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Are you or a loved one on TennCare or Choices? Are you familiar with the renewal process that allows you to maintain your benefits?Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with Public Benefits Specialist Joshua Bey about the changes to the renewal process in 2023.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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Why would someone want to pre-plan their funeral? Certified Elder Law Attorney and Partner Barbara McGinnis talks with Randy Nash, owner of Sumner Funeral and Cremation about reasons to consider pre-planning for end of life.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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Partner and Attorney Chris Johnson explains the benefits of a revocable living trust and who could benefit from that estate planning tool.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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Episode 190: The Difference between Elder Law and Life Care Planning
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Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law is a Life Care Planning Law Firm, but what does that mean? How is our firm different from a traditional elder law firm? Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis speaks with Elder Care Coordinator Debra King, LCSW to discuss those differences and what that means when choosing a law firm to do your esta…
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Episode 189: Assets that Pass Outside of Your Will
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You’ve created your will, so your estate planning is done, correct? Attorneys Barbara McGinnis and Chris Johnson talk about often overlooked assets that pass outside of a will or by operation of law. Learn the importance of other detailed work that needs to make sure your estate is divvied up according to your wishes.…
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Episode 188: Resolving Issues with Long-Term Care Facilities
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Do you have a loved one in an Assisted Living Community or Skilled Nursing Home? Have you ever had issues with care, meals, med management, or laundry? If you or your loved one resides in community living long enough, issues will arise. Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell outlines realistic expectations for families and tips on how to best resolve …
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Outreach Coordinator Dana Hentschel and Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell share personal experiences and discuss ways to best advocate for your loved one in an emergency room setting.By Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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Episode 186: What Every 65+ Adult Should Know about Medicare Annual Enrollment
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Are you 65 or older? Then you need to listen to this episode. Everyone should review their Medicare plan annually. Not doing so could cost you lots of money. Outreach Coordinator Dana Hentschel speaks with Public Benefits Specialist Josh Hunter about what everyone should know about Annual Enrollment (October 15-December 7).…
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Episode 185 – Enlightened Angels Transport
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Finding reliable transportation when you can no longer drive is a real issue for seniors. Elder care coordinator Debra King, LCSW speaks with Narkita Dobson, the owner of Enlightened Angel Transport about her business and the service that she provides to the community.To learn more about Enlightened Angels Transport, visit https://enlightenedangels…
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