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LEARNING CAFE RECAP: Medicare Annual Enrollment Period

The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is from October 15th to December 7th every year.

Creating a Healthcare Power of Attorney Doctors Will Actually Read

Nov 3, 2020

Estate Planning

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.

TEAM TIDBITS: Congratulations Joshua and Barbara!

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.

After 28 years, Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law Moves to a New Home

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.

GUEST COLUMN: COVID-19 Affects Seniors’ Mental Health

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.

New Compensation Available for People Exposed to Nuclear Radiation

Mar 13, 2020

VA Benefits

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

TEAM TIDBITS: Construction Update

Our new home is taking shape!

Mar 13, 2020

Estate Planning

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...

GUEST COLUMN: Consider an Uninsured Motorist Umbrella Policy

Jan 5, 2020

Asset Protection

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.

Welcome to Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law

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.

TEAM TIDBITS: Chelle & Jennifer Celebrate Years of Service

Dec 27, 2019

TEAM TIDBITS: Chelle & Jennifer Celebrate Years of Service

Two employees reached service milestones recently.

LEARNING CAFE RECAP: Medicare Enrollment Periods

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.

Amputations Due to Diabetes Can Be Prevented

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

Medicaid

TennCare Changes: What You Need to Know

Funding Pooled Trust no longer an option; spousal IRAs must be annuitized

Jun 21, 2019