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  • Episode 295- Navigating Dementia Care with Clarity

    Episode 295- Navigating Dementia Care with Clarity
    2025/10/29
    Caring for a loved one with dementia can be overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone. In this episode, Elder Care Coordinator Debra King. LCSW is joined by Keita Cole from the Tennessee Dementia Navigator Program — a powerful (and free) resource helping families across Tennessee find the support, guidance, and services they need. 💬 In this conversation, we cover: ✔️ What the Dementia Navigator Program is & how it works ✔️ Real ways it supports caregivers and individuals with dementia ✔️ How to access these services — and who qualifies ✔️ Why early connection to resources can change everything If you or someone you love is facing the challenges of dementia, this episode is essential listening.
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    23 分
  • Episode 294 - Protecting Yourself from Digital Scams with Safe Senior Tennessee

    Episode 294 - Protecting Yourself from Digital Scams with Safe Senior Tennessee
    2025/10/22
    Scammers are getting smarter — but so are we. In our latest episode, Elder Care Coordinator Debra King, LCSW of Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning sits down with Chris Ramage, Special Agent-in-Charge at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, to explore Safe Senior TN, a powerful initiative helping protect older adults from online and offline threats. 🎙️ Tune in to learn: ✅ The most common scams targeting seniors today ✅ Cell phone & email safety tips for older adults ✅ How to stay safe on social media ✅ Free education & resources available through Safe Senior TN ✅ How YOU can help spread awareness Whether you're a senior, caregiver, or advocate — this episode is a must-listen.
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    27 分
  • Episode 293 - Silver Alerts and the TBI Find App

    Episode 293 - Silver Alerts and the TBI Find App
    2025/10/15
    Outreach coordinator Dana Hentschel is joined by Shelly Smitherman, Assistant Special Agent in Charge at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, to talk about the TBI Find App—a game-changing tool for families and caregivers of vulnerable adults across Tennessee. If you care for someone with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or another cognitive condition—you need to hear this.
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    21 分
  • Episode 292: Lewy Body Dementia: An Interview with Dr. Monica Crane

    Episode 292: Lewy Body Dementia: An Interview with Dr. Monica Crane
    2025/10/08
    Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis chats with Dr. Monica Crane about one of the most challenging and misunderstood forms of dementia. Dr. Crane will discuss: 🔹 The stages of Lewy Body Dementia 🔹 How symptoms can differ from Alzheimer’s 🔹 What families can expect — and how they can cope 🎧 If you or a loved one is facing this diagnosis, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Crane is a fellowship-trained geriatric medicine physician who is nationally recognized as an expert in multidisciplinary dementia care about the Lewy Body Dementia. Dr. Crane serves as Medical Director for Tennessee Memory Disorders Foundation and Clinic and is a Clinical Assistant Professor at The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine.
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    20 分
  • Episode 291: Who Should Serve as Your Trustee, Executor, and/or Attorney-in-Fact?

    Episode 291: Who Should Serve as Your Trustee, Executor, and/or Attorney-in-Fact?
    2025/10/01
    Who should you trust with your future? 🤔 Choosing the right attorney-in-fact, executor, or trustee is one of the most important — and emotional — parts of estate planning. Whether you have multiple children, no children, or a blended family, the decision isn't always clear. 🎙️ On this episode of Aging Starts Now, Outreach Coordinator Dana Hentschel and Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis break down how to make the best choice for your unique situation.
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    18 分
  • Episode 290: Wound Care at Home

    Episode 290: Wound Care at Home
    2025/09/24
    In this episode of Aging Starts Now, Elder Care Coordinator Deborah King talks with Tara Grimett from Personic Health about how advanced wound care—once limited to clinics—can now be provided in the comfort of your home. Learn who needs wound care, how referrals work, and what tools and technologies are used (like wound vacs and ultrasound mist machines). If you or a loved one is dealing with wounds that aren't healing, this episode could be life-changing. 🔗 Show notes & free elder law resources: www.tn-elderlaw.com > Free Resources > Aging Starts Now
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    20 分
  • Episode 289: What is Palliative Care and How is it Different from Hospice Care?

    Episode 289: What is Palliative Care and How is it Different from Hospice Care?
    2025/09/17
    Palliative care doesn’t mean giving up. It means getting support—while continuing treatments like chemo, dialysis, or radiation. A lot of people think palliative care is the same as hospice. It’s not. Elder Care Coordinator Debra King dives into this topic with Shelby Kelley, a nurse practitioner of palliative care.
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    17 分
  • Episode 288: Navigating the VA Healthcare System

    Episode 288: Navigating the VA Healthcare System
    2025/09/10
    Are you or a loved one a veteran? 🪖 Do you know how to actually use the VA health care system? VA-accredited attorney Chris Johnson joins public benefits specialist Tyler McCullar to explain how the VA health system works—and how veterans can access the benefits they’ve earned. 💡 Get clarity on: ✅ Who qualifies for VA health care ✅ What services are available ✅ Common myths that hold veterans back
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    28 分