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.”
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- Feb 10, 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.
- Jan 24, 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 17, 2020
It Pays to Shop Around – Part 1
One of our clients explains in her own words how Joshua Hunter, the firm's Medicare Specialist, helped her save more than $7,000.
- Jan 17, 2020
Plan Finder Glitches Worry Medicare Beneficiaries
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.
- Jan 17, 2020
It Pays to Shop Around – Part 2
Another client explains how the simple act of switching plans cut their costs by nearly $6,000.
- Jan 7, 2020
Are You Paying Too Much for Your Prescription Drugs?
Takacs McGinnis was able to save 64 clients more than $165,000 in 2020 just by switching plans. Here's how we did it.
- Dec 27, 2019
LEARNING CAFE RECAP: Medicare Enrollment Periods
What are the major enrollment periods for Medicare? How do they work? Who is affected?
- Nov 26, 2019
GUEST COLUMN: Can You Hear Me Now?
Captioned telephones can make life easier for people with hearing loss.
- Oct 8, 2019
It’s Time for Medicare Scams!
It’s almost open enrollment for Medicare’s more than 60 million participants--which means the scams won't be far behind.
- Sep 30, 2019
Amputations Due to Diabetes Can Be Prevented
Taking a minute or two every day to inspect your feet and observing a few simple rules can help prevent big problems later.
- Sep 10, 2019
Types of Dementias and How They Differ
There is in fact a difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s which is important to understand. Dementia is a general, umbrella term.
- Jan 8, 2019
Debunking the Myths about Falls
How many of these common myths about older adult falls do you believe?
- Jan 8, 2019
Am I Stuck with My Medicare Advantage Plan?
If you choose one now, can you change your mind later?
- Oct 8, 2018
What Law Enforcement Officials Need to Know About Dementia
As the population ages, law enforcement officers will encounter more and more people living with dementia.
- Oct 8, 2018
What is Lewy Body Dementia?
Lewy Body dementia (LBD) is a type of dementia that is characterized by tiny deposits of a protein in the brain called Lewy bodies.
- Sep 17, 2018
Beware of Post-Operative Cognitive Dysfunction
POCD is real. It happened to Pati Bedwell's mother after a routine colonoscopy.
- Sep 11, 2018
Considerations for People Diagnosed with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
Getting an accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s at any age can be a long and frustrating process, and even more so if you are younger.
- Sep 4, 2018
Tips to Help Seniors Avoid Falls at Home
Falls are often the beginning of the downward slide into incapacity. Prevention is key. Here's where to start.
- Aug 24, 2018
Medicare 101
New to Medicare? Need a refresher on basic terminology? Here’s a review of the basics.
- Aug 18, 2018
Why Your Loved One Needs a Health Care Advocate
This article discusses several reasons why a health care advocate is important.
- Aug 17, 2018
Don’t Be Misled by False Medicare or Social Security Ads
Scammers are hard at work trying to defraud older adults.
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