What is a trust protector? Who can serve as one? How is this role different than that of a trustee? Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis answers these questions and more in this episode.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

We are all aging, but when should you start planning for the changes that come with age? Can successful aging be planned? Elder Care Coordinators Debra King, Pati Bedwell, and Katlyn Green share questions and considerations for growing older.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

It is the most wonderful time of year, but is it? The holidays can add to an already full schedule and can be a painful reminder that some people won’t be at the table this year. Elder Care Coordinators Debra King, Pati Bedwell, and Katlyn Green chat about ways to overcome those winter blues.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

Do you have aging parents or grandparents? When was the last time they visited your home? Is your home accessible to them or does it pose a fall risk? Elder Care Coordinator Debra King speaks with Beth Bedore, a Senior Home Coach, Occupational Therapist, and owner of Living Beyond Barriers, about making your home safe and inviting for all guests.…

Elder Care Coordinator Debra King, LCSW speaks with author Marc Cooper about finding your higher purpose as an elder. Marc Cooper is an author of “Older to Elder.” In his book, Dr. Cooper shares insights about the choice we all have as we age to become an elder rather than merely older.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

Why should people on Medicare pay attention to Open Enrollment? Outreach Coordinator Dana Hentschel speaks with Public Benefits Specialist Tyler McCullar about the importance of Medicare’s Open Enrollment period.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

What is the difference between a nursing home and an assisted living community? Can you choose which skilled nursing home you go to? What questions should you ask when you tour a nursing home? Can you tour a nursing home? Outreach Coordinator Dana Hentschel speaks with Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell to answer these questions in this episode of…

Do you need to sell a home? Have you ever thought about an auction? Elder Care Coordinator Debra King talks with auctioneers Barry Huber and Carlye White with Homes by Huber to explain the process.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

Do you know about the neurological disease ALS? Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell speaks with Melissa Enfinger the Director of Education and Resource Development of the ALS Association, about the progression of the disease, potential causes and treatment, and resources available.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

Have you heard of C-Diff? In today’s episode, listeners will learn why C-Diff is a big deal and an innovation that can now detect it and save lives as a result. Certified Elder Attorney and Partner Barbara McGinnis speaks with Michael McIntyre, CEO and Founder of LIV Process, a revolutionary invention helping to combat C-Diff.…

Are you a caregiver looking for resources to help with the care of your loved one? Elder Care Coordinator Katlyn Green speaks with Tiffany Cloud-Mann and Eldercare Coach with AgeWell Middle Tennessee.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

If you are a trustee, how do you know you are doing it right? Where can you go for guidance? If you feel a trust is being administered incorrectly, what recourse to you have? Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis chats with attorney Rebecca Blair of the Blair Law Firm.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

Do you want to remain independent and self-sufficient as you age? Most people do. Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell speaks with Physical Therapist Kelley Southard of The Therapy Center of Hendersonville about tips to stay in motion, reduce pain, and remain independent as possible as we age. Check out these links for helpful and easy exercises for…

We all have milestones that come with age. Maybe they are exciting milestones like marriage, the birth of your children and some more challenging milestones of when your children leave the nest, taking care of an aging parent, grieving the death of a parent. The list goes on and on. Elder Care Coordinators Katlyn Green and Pati Bedwell discuss life…

Public Benefits Specialist Tyler McCullar speaks with CC Wheeler the Executive Director of the Montgomery County Veterans Coalition about how it serves veterans in the Montgomery County and surrounding communities.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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…

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & 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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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 …

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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…

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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…

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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…

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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…

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning

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.Av Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning