Aging Starts Now

Mar 04 2025 351 ep. 16 mins 11

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On this weekly podcast, members of the Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning team discuss the tools, techniques, strategies, and services that will help you respond with confidence to the legal, financial, and personal challenges created by long life, chronic illness, and disability.

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Episode 261: Cautionary Tales - Do Your Beneficiaries Have an Estate Plan?

Mar 04 2025 16 mins

You've gone to great lengths to make sure your estate plan is in order, but do your beneficiaries have their affairs in order? Why does this matter? How can a beneficiary's plan impact your plan? Outreach coordinator Dana Hentschel speaks with attorney Josh Hunter about why this is important.

Episode 260- Considerations for Moving Across State Lines

Feb 16 2025 19 mins

Should you move your loved one to another state? Maybe mom is in Florida, but all her family is in Tennessee? Should she move? The answer is often, it depends. Elder care coordinator Debra King speaks with Certified Elder Law Attorney and partner Barbara McGinnis.

Episode 259 - How to Control Infection and Stop the Spread of Germs

Feb 14 2025 22 mins

Are you sick of everyone being sick around you? In this episode, we are talking about the important topic of infection control. Elder care coordinator Pati Bedwell joins Missy Travis a consultant with over 20 years of experience in infection prevention techniques and owner of IP&C Consulting. To learn visit https://www.ipandcconsulting.com

Episode 257: Reducing the Risk of Falls

Feb 04 2025 14 mins

Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths in older adults? Elder Care Coordinator Debra King speaks with Jared Griffin a physical therapist with Fyzical to find out how they are helping people improve balance and lesson falls. Learn more at https://www.fyzical.com/

Episode 258: Was this Estate Plan a Mistake?

Feb 03 2025 14 mins

Have you ever had buyer's remorse about an estate plan? Did you fully understand the documents you signed along with the pros and cons of the plan? Attorney Josh Hunter speaks with certified elder law attorney Barbara McGinnis about the importance of understanding your documents and making sure they are right for your specific needs.

Episode 256: ALS Research: Early Diagnosis, Treatments, and Latest Discoveries

Jan 28 2025 21 mins

Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell speaks with Dr. Veronique Belzil, an Associate Professor of Neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Belzil also serves at the Director of the Vanderbilt ALS Research Center.

Episode 255: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Medicaid

Jan 21 2025 30 mins

What is exactly is Medicaid? Is the nursing home going to take the house? Is the government going to take all my assets? These are some of the questions that people have when they call our office. In today’s episode, outreach coordinator Dana Hentschel speaks with Josh Bey one of the public benefits specialists at Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning.

Episode 254: Decluttering as a Gift to Yourself and Your Kids

Jan 14 2025 17 mins

Is de-cluttering one of your new year's resolutions? If it isn't, it should be. Outreach coordinator Dana Hentschel speaks with decluttering and organizing specialist Heather Shingleton, owner of Clutter Company. To learn more, go to www.cluttercompany.com.

Episode 253: VA's Caregiver Support Program

Jan 07 2025 17 mins

Are you a veteran or the spouse of a veteran? Are you aware of the VA's Caregiver Support Program? Public Benefits Specialist Tyler McCullar speaks with Takisha Woolfolk, the program manager, to learn more about the resources offered by the program and how to access these services.

Episode 252: What Happens if You Inherit Firearms

Dec 31 2024 12 mins

What happens when you inherit a gun? How do you properly transfer ownership? Sam Cox is a paralegal and has a federal firearms license. He shares what you need to know.