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Dec 21, 2020
LEARNING CAFE RECAP: Medicare Annual Enrollment Period
The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is from October 15th to December 7th every year.
Nov 3, 2020
Creating a Healthcare Power of Attorney Doctors Will Actually Read
If you go to the trouble to create a Healthcare Power of Attorney, is there a chance that the document will be ignored by doctors?
Sep 11, 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 9, 2020
TEAM TIDBITS: Congratulations Joshua and Barbara!
Barbara tapped to lead the Tennessee Chapter of NAELA, and Josh Hunter starts law school.
Aug 21, 2020
Be Prepared to Fall
What happens when you lose your balance? Hopefully, nothing, but sometimes, we fall and the odds of falling grow as we age.
Aug 21, 2020
GUEST COLUMN: Respite on the Run
About three months ago, at 2:30 in the afternoon, my phone rang. The dreaded words that I had been preparing myself for happened.
Aug 21, 2020
After 28 years, Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law Moves to a New Home
The move, which wraps up a more than twelve-month construction process, represents the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the firm.
Jul 21, 2020
Caregiving During a Pandemic
Being a caregiver is challenging enough on its own, but a pandemic makes it even more so.
Jun 3, 2020
It Won’t Be Long Now!
In just a few weeks, Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law will be relocating to a spacious building at 104 Wyncrest Way in Hendersonville.
Jun 2, 2020
TEAM TIDBITS: Staff Update
Joshua Bey moves closer to his CFP, and Cathy Danton joins the staff.
May 18, 2020
GUEST COLUMN: COVID-19 Affects Seniors’ Mental Health
I could see it on my mom’s face when I visited her at the assisted living facility. She was hurt, confused, and frustrated.
Mar 13, 2020
New Compensation Available for People Exposed to Nuclear Radiation
Many people are still unaware of their eligibility for the RECA program due to an “oath of secrecy.”
Mar 13, 2020
Getting to Know the SECURE Act
The SECURE Act is the most far reaching and impactful legislation affecting retirement accounts in decades.
Feb 10, 2020
GUEST COLUMN: Depression and Dementia
What if you were hurting deeply inside but didn’t know how to tell anyone? That's the predicament faced by man with dementia.
Jan 20, 2020
FAQ: The Tennessee Real ID
What is REAL ID? In 2005, Congress passed what is called the REAL ID Act. The law created a series of minimum security standards for...
Jan 5, 2020
GUEST COLUMN: Consider an Uninsured Motorist Umbrella Policy
Considering what’s at stake, spending a little extra to protect the ones you love is well worth the coin.
Dec 28, 2019
Welcome to Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law
Starting January 1, 2017, the firm will be known as Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law.
Dec 27, 2019
TEAM TIDBITS: Chelle & Jennifer Celebrate Years of Service
Two employees reached service milestones recently.
Dec 27, 2019
LEARNING CAFE RECAP: Medicare Enrollment Periods
What are the major enrollment periods for Medicare? How do they work? Who is affected?
Nov 26, 2019
GUEST COLUMN: Can You Hear Me Now?
Captioned telephones can make life easier for people with hearing loss.
Sep 30, 2019
Amputations Due to Diabetes Can Be Prevented
Taking a minute or two every day to inspect your feet and observing a few simple rules can help prevent big problems later.
Sep 23, 2019
TennCare Changes: What You Need to Know
Funding Pooled Trust no longer an option; spousal IRAs must be annuitized
Jun 21, 2019
GUEST COLUMN: The Three C’s of Culture
How can you tell if a senior living community has a positive culture?
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