Episodes

  • Episode 276: Why You Should Set Up Your Account in the Social Security Portal Now

    Episode 276: Why You Should Set Up Your Account in the Social Security Portal Now
    Jun 18 2025
    Did you know that Social Security has an online portal? Outreach Coordinator Dana Hentschel speaks with Public Benefits Specialist Tyler McCullar about this portal, how to create an account, and why everyone (even those under 65) should have an account.
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    18 mins
  • Episode 275: Understanding the GUIDE Program- Help for Caregivers for those with Dementia

    Episode 275: Understanding the GUIDE Program- Help for Caregivers for those with Dementia
    Jun 11 2025
    Are you caring for a loved one with dementia? Have you ever heard of the GUIDE program? Few people have. Debra King, a licensed clinical social worker and elder care coordinator at Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law and Estate Planning speaks with senior care expert Debbie Miller to talk about a transformative program helping caregivers across the county - the GUIDE program. Debbie Miller is the owner of Senior Helpers in Nashville and a participant in the GUIDE program. You can learn more at https://www.seniorhelpers.com/tn/middle-tn/
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    22 mins
  • Episode 274: Understanding SSI and SSDI

    Episode 274: Understanding SSI and SSDI
    Jun 4 2025
    What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)? Many have never heard of these terms and those who have are often confused by them. Partner and attorney, Chris Johnson, dives into SSI and SSDI with attorney Steve Perrigo. Prior to becoming an attorney in 2010, Steve spent 17 years working for the Social Security Administration helping hundreds of individuals.
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    24 mins
  • Episode 273: Financial Assistance for Those 50 and Older

    Episode 273: Financial Assistance for Those 50 and Older
    May 28 2025
    The cost of living keeps rising, which can be hard on a fixed income. Elder Care Coordinator and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Debra King speaks with Paula Daigle the Community Engagement Director at Age Well Middle Tennessee about RESET a financial empowerment program being offered to adults age 50 and older.
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    15 mins
  • Episode 272: What are Adult Day Services

    Episode 272: What are Adult Day Services
    May 21 2025
    What are adult day services? Who can benefit from this service? How much does it cost? Debra King, a licensed clinical social worker and elder care coordinator with Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law speaks with Bill Zagorski, the CEO of American Senior Care Centers, Inc. about adult day services in Middle Tennessee.
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    22 mins
  • Episode 271 - How Exercise Helps with Neurodegenerative Diseases

    Episode 271 - How Exercise Helps with Neurodegenerative Diseases
    May 14 2025
    Do you know someone living with Parkinson's disease or other neurodegenerative disease? In this episode, outreach coordinator Dana Hentschel speaks with occupational therapist Jenny Williams with Optimum Hope about ways to combat some of the physical decline that comes with these types of diseases.
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    21 mins
  • Episode 270: Latest Scams Targeting Seniors

    Episode 270: Latest Scams Targeting Seniors
    May 7 2025
    Would you recognize a scam? We like to think we are savvy enough to avoid it. But, scams are becoming more and more prevalent and sophisticated. Making it even more likely to become a victim. Elder Care Coordinator Debra King speaks with Jim Hughes about how to spot a scam. Jim has spent the last 40 years becoming an expert in risk management and is the owner of Business Risk Solutions. Jim wants to offer listeners two FREE GIFTS in the links below: Identity Theft Protection (Must Have) TIPS for Seniors - Free Report https://business-risk-solutions.kit.com/80c3f42aa8 AND Cybersecurity Self Assessment "Ultimate Checklist" URL with KIT https://business-risk-solutions.kit.com/d06ed4644b
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    24 mins
  • Episode 269: The Truth about Conservatorships

    Episode 269: The Truth about Conservatorships
    Apr 30 2025
    What is a conservatorship? How does it differ from a Power of Attorney? What does it look like to be a conservator and what does it look like to be in a conservatorship? Attorney Josh Hunter answers these questions.
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    17 mins
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