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The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 1
Pati Bedwell and Debra King weigh in on a COVID-related tragedy that hasn't been making headlines. Part 1 of a four-part series.
Nov 14, 2020


Understanding Care Plan Meetings
At a care plan meeting, staff and residents/families talk about life in the facility – meals, activities, therapies, schedule, and more.
Sep 11, 2020


Staying Connected as Lock Downs Continue
What can you do to stay connected if you can't connect with your loved one in person?
Aug 19, 2020


Managing Isolation During COVID-19
Faster than you can flip an egg, our lives have gone from sunny side up to feeling rather scrambled.
Aug 4, 2020


8 in 10 People Who Have Died of COVID-19 Were Age 65 or Older
Political views influence how seriously many people take the COVID-19 situation. One thing, however, is not in dispute.
Jul 28, 2020


Racism: A Ticking Time Bomb in Dementia Care?
What happens when racism and dementia intersect in an elderly loved one?
Jun 23, 2020


Your COVID-19 Estate Planning Checklist
We are living in unprecedented times. A unique and dangerous virus is proliferating the United States.
Jun 1, 2020


Provisioning for a Crisis That Just Won’t End
If you're sheltering in place during the COVID-19 crisis and your supplies are running low, here are some ways to get what you need.
May 18, 2020


Dementia and COVID-19
People around the world are struggling to understand the global pandemic that COVID-19 has created.
Apr 28, 2020


COVID-19 Scam Update
Scammers are an imaginative lot. No matter what happens, they’ll think up a scheme that uses the situation to bilk unsuspecting people.
Apr 28, 2020


1135 Waiver May Modify Medicaid Rules
The COVID-19 situation may result in the temporary removal of certain hurdles to coverage.
Apr 15, 2020


What Your Loved One’s Nursing Home Should Be Doing
What should your loved one’s nursing home be doing to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Apr 7, 2020


COVID-19 and Medicare Rule Changes: What You Need to Know
As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, we’ve been waiting to see what changes federal officials might make to the nation’s healthcare system.
Mar 20, 2020


Beware the Coronavirus Scams
As the nation faces the current CORONAVIRUS concern, scammers are already finding ways to take advantage of us.
Mar 16, 2020


COVID-19: Straight Talk from Our Elder Care Coordinators
How Big is the Problem? Is the coronavirus or COVID-19 a real problem? Or is the media fanning the flames of hysteria?
Mar 16, 2020


Living Options for Your Parents
Most people want to live independently in their own home for as long as possible. But what if it’s no longer suitable?
Mar 16, 2020


Money Doesn’t Solve Everything
Even the richest among us have fears. They often share many of the same worries the rest of us have.
Nov 15, 2019


Using Online Ratings to Choose a Nursing Home
How do you select the proper facility and ensure that your mom or dad will be safe and well cared for?
Sep 6, 2019


GUEST COLUMN: The Three C’s of Culture
How can you tell if a senior living community has a positive culture?
Jun 21, 2019


Will a Medicaid Block Grant Harm Tennessee Seniors?
The move to radically restructure TennCare by turning it into a block grant program continues to advance. What will this mean?
Jun 3, 2019


Will Your Kids End Up Paying Your Nursing Home Bill?
what happens to all the older adults who don’t have the resources to pay for their own nursing home care? Who pays?
Apr 17, 2019


To Age in Place, Renovate!
If you really want to age at home, renovations are the key.
Mar 6, 2019


Elder Orphans
Have you heard the term elder orphan? It’s a term that describes people who will be aging without the support of family.
Jan 8, 2019


Rehab for the Dying
Are services meeting the needs of residents near end of life... or are they simply a way to increase profits?
Jan 8, 2019
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