May 2020
If you're caring for an elderly loved one during these most unusual times, it's easy to become overwhelmed. In this installment of Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law's Caregiving Tips Series, Public Benefits Specialist Joshua Hunter explains why it's more important than ever to ask for help.
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If you take advantage of the tax relief and tax freeze programs offered by the state of Tennessee and local governments, you'll want to know that the deadline to apply has been extended to July 1, 2020, thanks to the COVID-19 crisis. This article explains more about both programs.
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How do you handle getting legal documents signed, witnessed, and notarized during a pandemic when everyone is sheltering in place? Attorney and Partner Chris Johnson explains how we handle it here at Takacs McGinnis.
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Technology can be a godsend when you're providing care to older adults who are sheltering in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this installment of Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law's Caregiving Tips Series, Elder Care Coordinator Debra King explains some of the most common ways technology can make caregiving easier.
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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.
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How does social distancing work when an older adult relies on professional caregivers who come into the home to provide care? Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell offers a few suggestions.
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Isolation can be detrimental for anyone, especially for seniors. In this installment of Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law's Caregiving Tips Series, Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell explains how to keep social distancing from creating social isolation.
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With 10,000 Americans turning 65 every day, elder law has never been more important. During National Elder Law Month, why not take a few minutes to get acquainted with this unique specialty of law? This article explains the basics.
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New crisis. New scams. Here's what we're seeing related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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If you're trying to qualify an elderly loved one for Medicaid, spend down starts when TennCare processes the application, right? Public Benefits Specialist Joshua Bey address this common misconception in our latest Elder Care Law Mythbusters video.
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