Creating Community: A Smart Aging Option for Solo Agers
More adults than ever are aging without a spouse, children, or nearby family to rely on. These “solo agers” are independent, capable, and often deeply connected to friends—but they may wonder: Who will be there for me when I need support? One increasingly popular answer is to create your own community. Rather than aging alone, […]
Winter Storm Wake-Up Call
This winter, Nashville experienced a historic ice storm. For a full week leading up to it, meteorologists warned us to prepare, stock up on essentials, expect to be stuck at home, and be ready for possible power outages lasting days. Some people heeded the warning. Others dismissed it as hype, just another excuse to empty […]
You Don’t Need to be a Computer Expert to Stay Safe Online-You Just Need the Right Digital Amor
There are many ways for the thieves to get your money, Passwords are “Your First Line of Defense.” I have spoken with many seniors throughout the last several years and the common response is that they are inconvenienced with strong passwords, changing passwords, and mostly remembering their passwords. This type of apathy is the root […]
Team Tidbits: Our Paralegal Team is Growing and JMECL Gets Reconized
Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning, PLLC is proud to announce that Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara Boone McGinnis has been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for her work in Elder Law. This marks her third consecutive year receiving this prestigious distinction. In addition, Johnson […]
The Road Ahead: When Driving May No Longer Be Safe
Receiving one’s driver license is customarily seen as a rite of passage into adulthood. However, the privileges of driving often come at a cost as the years progress and symptoms of aging begin to appear. When is it no longer safe for a person to drive? In Tennessee, the most common reason is when physical, […]