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Dementia and Racism
What happens when dementia and racism collide? The results usually aren't pretty.
Aug 10, 2020


Managing Isolation During COVID-19
Faster than you can flip an egg, our lives have gone from sunny side up to feeling rather scrambled.
Aug 4, 2020


8 in 10 People Who Have Died of COVID-19 Were Age 65 or Older
Political views influence how seriously many people take the COVID-19 situation. One thing, however, is not in dispute.
Jul 28, 2020


Caregiving During a Pandemic
Being a caregiver is challenging enough on its own, but a pandemic makes it even more so.
Jul 21, 2020


Help Elderly Loved Ones Exercise Their Right to Vote
The right to vote is one of those rights that an American citizen never loses, even if he or she resides in a long-term care facility.
Jul 14, 2020


Racism: A Ticking Time Bomb in Dementia Care?
What happens when racism and dementia intersect in an elderly loved one?
Jun 23, 2020


Your COVID-19 Estate Planning Checklist
We are living in unprecedented times. A unique and dangerous virus is proliferating the United States.
Jun 1, 2020


What’s the State of Caregiving in America?
Have you seen the Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 report? It’s well worth the read.
Jun 1, 2020


Provisioning for a Crisis That Just Won’t End
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.
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.
May 18, 2020


Dementia and COVID-19
People around the world are struggling to understand the global pandemic that COVID-19 has created.
Apr 28, 2020


COVID-19 Scam Update
Scammers are an imaginative lot. No matter what happens, they’ll think up a scheme that uses the situation to bilk unsuspecting people.
Apr 28, 2020


What Your Loved One’s Nursing Home Should Be Doing
What should your loved one’s nursing home be doing to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Apr 7, 2020


CMS Releases Recommendations on Non-Essential Procedures During COVID-19 Response
On March 18, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that all elective surgeries, non-essential medical...
Mar 24, 2020


Beware the Coronavirus Scams
As the nation faces the current CORONAVIRUS concern, scammers are already finding ways to take advantage of us.
Mar 16, 2020


COVID-19: Straight Talk from Our Elder Care Coordinators
How Big is the Problem? Is the coronavirus or COVID-19 a real problem? Or is the media fanning the flames of hysteria?
Mar 16, 2020


CMS Announces New Measures to Protect Nursing Home Residents from COVID-19
On Friday, March 13, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced critical new measures designed to...
Mar 16, 2020


Living Options for Your Parents
Most people want to live independently in their own home for as long as possible. But what if it’s no longer suitable?
Mar 16, 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


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.
Feb 10, 2020


A Friend Told Me to Call…
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...
Jan 24, 2020


A Client Speaks
All of us at Takacs McGinnis consider it a privilege to walk alongside seniors and their families during the long-term care journey.
Jan 24, 2020


Why It’s Important to Get the Right Help
Navigating the elder care journey for a loved one can be costly in ways you might not expect.
Jan 24, 2020


Beware the New Twist on an Old Scam
Criminals trying to pull the Social Security scam on seniors aren't just using robocalls. They're now sending letters.
Jan 21, 2020
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