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Understanding Long-Term Care Facility Resident Rights in Tennessee

Sep 26

Elder Law

Understanding Long-Term Care Facility Resident Rights in Tennessee

A look at long-term care facility resident rights in Tennessee, including dignity, privacy, and participation in care.

Jul 9

Life Care Planning

What Is A Life Care Planning Firm?

Learn what a life care planning firm does and how it differs from traditional elder care law firms.

May 15

Elder Law

Stop Elder Abuse!

With a growing global population of elderly people, and as longevity increases, abuse of the elderly is an increasing and serious problem.

Now Available: Elder Care Mediation Services

Sep 9, 2023

Elder Law

Now Available: Elder Care Mediation Services

Takacs McGinnis is now offering elder care mediation services to Life Care Planning clients.

Elder Abuse: Spotting the Signs and Getting Help

Jul 20, 2022

Caregiving

Elder Abuse: Spotting the Signs and Getting Help

Elder abuse. What is it? Where does it happen? Who are the victims? What can we do to protect our loved ones?

Apr 26, 2022

Elder Law

Takacs McGinnis Highlights Free Resources during National Elder Law Month

Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law is joining elder law firms nationwide to draw attention to free elder law resources.

What Can the 1% Teach the Rest of Us about Aging?

Dec 4, 2021

Estate Planning

What Can the 1% Teach the Rest of Us about Aging?

If you have fears about growing older, consider taking a page from the Super Rich playbook to tackle them.

Mar 16, 2021

Elder Law

LEARNING CAFE RECAP: What is Probate?

The word probate simply means court supervised estate administration – with or without a will.

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?

May 8, 2020

Elder Law

May is National Elder Law Month

During National Elder Law Month, why not take a few minutes to get acquainted with this unique specialty of law?

Mar 29, 2019

Elder Law

What is Elder Law?

It’s a question we hear often from people who’ve not yet had to deal with the declining health of an elderly relative.

Mar 29, 2018

Elder Law

Barbara Boone McGinnis Answers FAQ

Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis Answers frequently asked questions about elder law, estate planning, and more.

The 18-Point Checklist: Vital Information for Your Family

Mar 28, 2018

Estate Planning

The 18-Point Checklist: Vital Information for Your Family

If you want to make sure your loved ones won't have to scramble in the event of your untimely incapacitation, this checklist is for you.

FAQ about the Jimmo Settlement Agreement

Oct 5, 2017

Elder Law

FAQ about the Jimmo Settlement Agreement

Questions about the Jimmo Settlement Agreement? Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis explains the basics.

Aug 16, 2017

Medicaid

FAQ about TennCare Choices

Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara Boone McGinnis answers frequently-asked questions about TennCare's CHOICES program.

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Jun 15, 2017

Caregiving

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Every year an estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10, older Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

Mar 7, 2017

Long-Term Care

Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes

This Joint Statement from Consumer Voice, NCEA and NOVA is designed to raise awareness about a problem largely hidden from public view.

CMS Bans Nursing Homes’ Use of Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements

Feb 1, 2017

Long-Term Care

CMS Bans Nursing Homes’ Use of Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements

In a new ruling by CMS, nursing homes will no longer be allowed to force residents’ disputes into private arbitration.

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