Wait Lists: What You Need to Know
Wait lists are a fact of life in the placement process, much to the surprise of many family caregivers.
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Jan 16, 2022
When Out-of-Town Relatives Visit
Visiting family members can bring with them new sets of worries and doubts for caregivers.
Jan 16, 2022
TEAM TIDBITS: Chelle Guidry Promoted to Office Manager
Chelle Guidry joined the firm as receptionist twelve years ago.
Jan 14, 2022
LEARNING CAFE RECAP: Lesser-Known VA Benefits
Lesser-known VA benefits were the topic of a recent Learning Cafe presentation by attorney Chris Johnson.
Jan 10, 2022
GUEST COLUMN: When Care Turns to Concern
If you noticed something a little "off" with elderly loved ones after seeing them over the holidays, here's what you can do.
Jan 7, 2022
Is It Possible to Live Too Frugally During Retirement?
Yes, it is, says Matt Fellowes, CEO of United Income, in a recent report.
Jan 7, 2022
A Good Friend Until the End: The Story of a Healthcare Proxy
Over the course of their nearly 20-year friendship, Sheila and Jane had talked about their end-of-life care wishes more than once.
Sep 21, 2021
Understanding Residents’ Rights
Did you know that nursing home residents have rights?
Sep 21, 2021
GUEST COLUMN: Respite for Caregivers
Every caregiver needs a break, and that's what the Tennessee Respite Coalition is all about.
Sep 21, 2021
Tim Takacs Wins Sage Award
We are delighted to announce that Tim Takacs has been selected as one of the 2021 Sage Award honorees.
Sep 20, 2021
LEARNING CAFE RECAP: Residents’ Rights
Have you ever thought about what rights a person has if they happen to live in a nursing home or an assisted living facility?
Sep 19, 2021
TEAM TIDBITS: Three Staff Members Receive Honors
Three Takacs McGinnis staff members have been honored in the last few months.
Sep 14, 2021
Who Makes the Rules?
It seems like every long-term care facility has its own take on post-COVID visitation.
Jun 7, 2021
LEARNING CAFE RECAP: TennCare Redetermination
At the last Learning Café, public Benefits Specialist Josh Bey discussed TennCare’s redetermination process.
Jun 6, 2021
TEAM TIDBITS: Sara Barbour Joins Takacs McGinnis
As one of the firm’s paralegals, Sara provides legal support to attorneys in estate planning, trust, and asset protection matters.
Jun 5, 2021
What a Caregiver Needs Most
Caregivers need support. They need someone to turn to. Most don’t have anyone.
Mar 26, 2021
GUEST COLUMN: How to Have “The Talk” with Your Aging Parents
No matter how old you are, talking to your parents about their long-term care needs and finances is just plain uncomfortable for everyone.
Mar 23, 2021
TEAM TIDBITS: Dana Hentschel Renews MHAM Contract, Chelle Guidry Earns Degree
Two Takacs McGinnis staff members experienced milestones during the last quarter.
Mar 16, 2021
LEARNING CAFE RECAP: What is Probate?
The word probate simply means court supervised estate administration – with or without a will.
Mar 16, 2021
Planning for a Crisis
As a care coordinator, I thought I knew a lot about the elderly and about how to help others figure out how to care for their loved one.
Jan 5, 2021
GUEST COLUMN: Reducing Re-Hospitalization Starts at Home
Fall. Hospital. Rehab. Repeat.
Adverse events that lead to re-hospitalizations among seniors are rising at an alarming rate.
Dec 21, 2020
A Shout-Out to the Professionals
As the year 2020 comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on all the things we have to be grateful for...
Dec 21, 2020
What is the Hidden Cost of COVID?
The actions long-term care facilities have taken to protect their residents have proved to be a double-edged sword.
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