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.

I could see it on my mom’s face when I visited her at the assisted living facility. She was hurt, confused, and frustrated.

People around the world are struggling to understand the global pandemic that COVID-19 has created.

Scammers are an imaginative lot. No matter what happens, they’ll think up a scheme that uses the situation to bilk unsuspecting people.

What should your loved one’s nursing home be doing to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic?

On March 18, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that all elective surgeries, non-essential medical...

As the nation faces the current CORONAVIRUS concern, scammers are already finding ways to take advantage of us.

How Big is the Problem? Is the coronavirus or COVID-19 a real problem? Or is the media fanning the flames of hysteria?

On Friday, March 13, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced critical new measures designed to...

Most people want to live independently in their own home for as long as possible. But what if it’s no longer suitable?

Many people are still unaware of their eligibility for the RECA program due to an “oath of secrecy.”

What if you were hurting deeply inside but didn’t know how to tell anyone? That's the predicament faced by man with dementia.

Many people find their way to Takacs McGinnis because someone who has already worked with us told them to call. In this video, a client...

All of us at Takacs McGinnis consider it a privilege to walk alongside seniors and their families during the long-term care journey.

Navigating the elder care journey for a loved one can be costly in ways you might not expect. 

Criminals trying to pull the Social Security scam on seniors aren't just using robocalls. They're now sending letters.

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...

It’s official. The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 (Public Law 116-23) took effect on Jan. 1, 2020.

2020 is here. It’s the start of a new year and a new decade. This is the time of year when many people take stock of their lives.

Caregivers aren’t just at home looking after the person that needs their help. They’re also in the workplace.

How can you keep your loved one safe? Creating a dementia safety plan is a great place to start.

A loved one’s illness can come out of nowhere, and then everything changes. The blessings don't have to end if you focus on gratitude.

A few months ago, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reported complaints from people receiving fake letters supposedly from the IRS.

Are you one of the 43 million Americans acting as a caregiver to a family member or friend? There resources can help.