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How COVID Has Changed Elder Care
What has the pandemic taught us about how we meet the needs of vulnerable older adults?
Jul 8, 2021


Should I Move Mom Home?
Are you feeling pressure to move your parent out of a long-term care facility—and into your home?
Jun 28, 2021


Get Me Out of Here
If the experience of COVID-19 is nudging you to move your loved one out of a long-term care facility, here's what you need to consider.
Jun 28, 2021


VA Update: Presumptive Condition List
The VA announced two major decisions related to presumptive conditions associated with Agent Orange and particulate matter exposures.
Jun 26, 2021


LEARNING CAFE RECAP: TennCare Redetermination
At the last Learning Café, public Benefits Specialist Josh Bey discussed TennCare’s redetermination process.
Jun 7, 2021


TEAM TIDBITS: Sara Barbour Joins Takacs McGinnis
As one of the firm’s paralegals, Sara provides legal support to attorneys in estate planning, trust, and asset protection matters.
Jun 6, 2021


What a Caregiver Needs Most
Caregivers need support. They need someone to turn to. Most don’t have anyone.
Jun 5, 2021


Too Many Pills?
Here are five things to consider if you’re concerned about the number of pills your loved one is taking every day.
May 31, 2021


Home Care 101
There’s no place like home, especially for older adults recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. How much do you know about home care?
May 31, 2021


Meaningful Visits – Part 1
What can you do to set the stage for meaningful visits? Try these tips:
May 10, 2021


Meaningful Visits – Part 2
What else can you do to prepare for visits? Try these ideas.
May 10, 2021


Scams We’re Seeing
Elder Care Coordinator Debra King talks about the scams, cons, and frauds that she and her clients have been seeing lately.
May 10, 2021


No Place Like Home: A History of Home Care in the U.S.
National Nurses Week (May 5 - 12) is a great time to reflect on how nurses care for the elderly and sick in their homes.
May 10, 2021


Top 10 Ways to Delay Your VA Pension Claim
We’ve all heard the horror stories about working with the Department of Veterans Affairs, affectionately known as the VA.
Apr 19, 2021


Marriage After 50: An Estate Planning Mine Field
If you choose to marry later in life, things can get tricky, especially when it comes to estate planning. This article explains the risks.
Apr 5, 2021


What Does Relief Look Like?
The relief is palpable as we explain to the family how we will deal with the problems that aging can create.
Apr 5, 2021


GUEST COLUMN: How to Have “The Talk” with Your Aging Parents
No matter how old you are, talking to your parents about their long-term care needs and finances is just plain uncomfortable for everyone.
Mar 26, 2021


TEAM TIDBITS: Dana Hentschel Renews MHAM Contract, Chelle Guidry Earns Degree
Two Takacs McGinnis staff members experienced milestones during the last quarter.
Mar 23, 2021


Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop
It’s midnight. The phone rings. Mom’s had a fall. She’s being taken to the hospital. Now what?
Mar 18, 2021


LEARNING CAFE RECAP: What is Probate?
The word probate simply means court supervised estate administration – with or without a will.
Mar 16, 2021


Common Mistakes and Cautionary Tales
There are countless ways people can mess up an estate plan.
Mar 16, 2021


Planning for a Crisis
As a care coordinator, I thought I knew a lot about the elderly and about how to help others figure out how to care for their loved one.
Mar 16, 2021


How to Respond to Unfounded Accusations When Dementia Is Involved
Have you ever been accused of lying or stealing, even though you were just looking to help?
Mar 12, 2021


March is National Social Work Month
During National Social Work Month, we pause to celebrate the contributions of social workers, including our very own Debra King.
Mar 3, 2021
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