Here are five things to consider if you’re concerned about the number of pills your loved one is taking every day.

Fall. Hospital. Rehab. Repeat. Adverse events that lead to re-hospitalizations among seniors are rising at an alarming rate.

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

Pati Bedwell and Debra King weigh in on a COVID-related tragedy that hasn't been making headlines. Part 1 of a four-part series.

Here's what can happen a health condition that can be deadly for older adults becomes a political football.

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

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

As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, we’ve been waiting to see what changes federal officials might make to the nation’s healthcare system.

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

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. 

One of our clients explains in her own words how Joshua Hunter, the firm's Medicare Specialist, helped her save more than $7,000. 

If you used Medicare’s Plan Finder to choose your coverage options for 2020, you need to be aware that the site contained inaccurate info.

Another client explains how the simple act of switching plans cut their costs by nearly $6,000. 

Takacs McGinnis was able to save 64 clients more than $165,000 in 2020 just by switching plans. Here's how we did it.

What are the major enrollment periods for Medicare? How do they work? Who is affected?

Captioned telephones can make life easier for people with hearing loss.

It’s almost open enrollment for Medicare’s more than 60 million participants--which means the scams won't be far behind.

Taking a minute or two every day to inspect your feet and observing a few simple rules can help prevent big problems later.

There is in fact a difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s which is important to understand. Dementia is a general, umbrella term.

How many of these common myths about older adult falls do you believe?