Medicare Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/category/medicare/ Legal Services, PLLC Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:11:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.galsnashville.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cropped-Circle-150x150.png Medicare Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/category/medicare/ 32 32 156508152 Will TennCare Choices pay for my Mother’s nursing home? https://www.galsnashville.com/tenncare-pay-for-care/ Wed, 22 May 2024 12:17:53 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3566 Last week we defined TennCare and how it applies to our clients. This week I want to go more in-depth with how TennCare serves Tennesseans with long-term care.  Many people believe that Medicare benefits will cover nursing home care once an individual is 65 or older, but this simply isn’t true. While Medicare covers the […]

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]]> 3566 Why You Should Move Before You Are Unable to: A Guide to Aging in Place https://www.galsnashville.com/why-you-should-move-before-you-are-unable-to-a-guide-to-aging-in-place/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:16:49 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5321 Aging in place is the ability to live in your own home and community independently, regardless of age or ability. It allows you to remain in familiar surroundings while maintaining a sense of autonomy. Planning ahead for aging in place is crucial to ensure a smooth transition and a comfortable future.  By getting informed about […]

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]]> 5321 Navigating TennCare/Medicaid: What You Need to Know https://www.galsnashville.com/navigating-tenncare-medicaid-what-you-need-to-know/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:31:18 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5167 Navigating TennCare/Medicaid: What You Need to Know What is TennCare? What’s the difference between that and Medicaid? How do you know if you’re eligible for it, and what can you do about it if you aren’t? Fear not, dear reader, we’ll answer all of those questions and more as we dive into what you need […]

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]]> 5167 Finding the right doctor for you and your needs https://www.galsnashville.com/finding-the-right-doctor-for-you/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 20:41:42 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=4764 Our current healthcare system doesn’t make finding a doctor simple. Here are some ideas on finding a great healthcare provider.

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]]> 4764 Different Types of In-Home Care Services https://www.galsnashville.com/different-types-of-in-home-care-services/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:36:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=4693 Most family caregivers hope to add a professional service to their loved one’s support system, but figuring out how to do that is just one more thing to add to your already-full plate. So let’s address the types of care that your loved one can receive in-home when some additional help is needed.

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]]> 4693 How to Hire a Home Healthcare Provider in Middle Tennessee https://www.galsnashville.com/elder-law-concerns-how-to-hire-a-home-healthcare-provider-in-middle-tennessee/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:36:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=1109 Many of our Nashville elder law clients wish to remain in their own homes for as long as possible. With the advances in medications, treatments, and home healthcare options, more people are able to stay in their own homes. Whether you are looking for a home healthcare provider in Middle Tennessee for yourself or a loved one, here are some great guidelines to follow:

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]]> 1109 4 Ways Scammers Try To Take Your Money! https://www.galsnashville.com/financial-scams-on-older-adults/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:32:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3332 Last week I defined elder abuse and described who is at risk. This week I want to delve deeper into the topic of financial abuse on older adults. As we gracefully age, we become targets for some crafty criminals who will entice you to give them your personal information and money. Most of the time […]

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]]> 3332 You’re almost 65. Congrats on your Medicare Milestone! https://www.galsnashville.com/youre-almost-65-now-what-congratulations-on-your-medicare-milestone/ Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:22:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3276 We’ve been talking about Medicare for a few weeks now, but we haven’t gotten to the how-tos yet.  That’s about to change. Today we dig into how you actually enroll in Medicare.  Your first Medicare enrollment period begins three months before you turn 65 and runs until three months after.  Even if you don’t sign […]

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]]> 3276 3 Common Mistakes People Make by Waiting to Sign Up for Medicare https://www.galsnashville.com/im-not-retiring-yet-so-i-dont-need-to-sign-up-for-medicare-wrong/ Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:08:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3274 I don’t know about you, but I don’t plan to retire at 65. I mean, that’s only 25 years away. And I like my job. Maybe that’s you. Even still, don’t put off signing up for Medicare when you turn 65. Here’s Why. Mistake #1: Waiting until after you retire to sign up for Part […]

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]]> 3274 My 3 Favorite (Free!) Medicare Resources https://www.galsnashville.com/my-3-favorite-free-medicare-resources/ Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:02:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3272 Healthcare in America is…..complicated. Medicare ensures that most people 65 and older have access to basic care for hospitalization and doctor’s care.  But what else does it include?  That’s a great question….because it all depends on what you sign up for.  Some of it will depend on the specific plan you sign up for but […]

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