Jennifer Wallace, Author at Graceful Aging https://staging.galsnashville.com/author/juno/ Legal Services, PLLC Wed, 15 May 2024 19:04:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 https://staging.galsnashville.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cropped-Circle-150x150.png Jennifer Wallace, Author at Graceful Aging https://staging.galsnashville.com/author/juno/ 32 32 156508152 10 Easy Home Changes for Aging in Place You Can Make Today https://staging.galsnashville.com/10-easy-home-changes/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 21:30:30 +0000 https://staging.galsnashville.com/?p=5316 So you’re getting older. Don’t worry; it happens to all of us – or at least that’s the goal!  But aging doesn’t mean that you have to limit your independence or immediately check into a nursing home. It just means that you need to make a few adjustments to ensure that your home remains comfortable […]

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]]> 5316 Becoming the Primary Caregiver for Your Loved One https://staging.galsnashville.com/becoming-the-primary-caregiver-for-your-loved-one/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 14:03:53 +0000 https://staging.galsnashville.com/?p=5328 When the chorus of life changes its tune and the caregiving role falls to your feet, you may be tempted to take a page from a pop anthem and think you can take care of your loved one on your own.  Before you tell your loved one, “You belong with me,” you need to put […]

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]]> 5328 Why You Should Move Before You Are Unable to: A Guide to Aging in Place https://staging.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://staging.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 How to Be Proactive in Your Caregiving Journey https://staging.galsnashville.com/how-to-be-proactive-in-your-caregiving-journey/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 18:16:28 +0000 https://staging.galsnashville.com/?p=5313 Caregiving is an important responsibility. It involves providing essential services to another person (often a senior), helping empower them to live their best life even as they age.  Understanding the Caregiver Role Caregivers must understand the tasks and responsibilities they may be taking on, and think carefully about what boundaries they’d like to set in […]

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]]> 5313 How to Be Proactive in Your Caregiving Journey https://staging.galsnashville.com/how-to-be-proactive-in-your-caregiving-journey-2/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 12:09:21 +0000 https://staging.galsnashville.com/?p=5310 Caregiving is an important responsibility. It involves providing essential services to another person (often a senior), helping empower them to live their best life even as they age. Understanding the Caregiver Role Caregivers must understand the tasks and responsibilities they may be taking on, and think carefully about what boundaries they’d like to set in […]

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]]> 5310 Is Assisted Living Right for Grandma After a Reindeer Attack? https://staging.galsnashville.com/is-assisted-living-the-right-choice/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:42:14 +0000 https://staging.galsnashville.com/?p=5246 Are you curious whether assisted living is the answer for your loved ones? Learn about assisted living facilities and their pros and cons here!

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]]> 5246 Embracing the Journey: Finding Peace in the Transition of Death https://staging.galsnashville.com/embracing-the-journey-finding-peace-in-the-transition-of-death/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:49:32 +0000 https://staging.galsnashville.com/?p=5221 Death is an undeniable aspect of the human experience, yet it remains one of the least discussed subjects in our society. We avoid talking about it, even though we’re surrounded by death all our lives, and it’s the final transition we go through. By avoiding the topic of death, we miss out on opportunities to […]

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]]> 5221 Navigating TennCare/Medicaid: What You Need to Know https://staging.galsnashville.com/navigating-tenncare-medicaid-what-you-need-to-know/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:31:18 +0000 https://staging.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 Understanding the Benefits and Process of Miller Trusts in Tennessee https://staging.galsnashville.com/understanding-the-benefits-and-process-of-miller-trusts-in-tennessee/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 21:43:30 +0000 https://staging.galsnashville.com/?p=5163 Aging often comes with increased healthcare costs and healthcare costs impact everyone—regardless of income level. Miller Trusts are a legal tool that helps individuals with high income qualify for Medicaid long-term care benefits. With a Miller Trust in Tennesee, you can become eligible for TennCare even if you are over the “income cap” set by […]

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]]> 5163 The Untold Story of Michael Oher’s Conservatorship in Tennessee https://staging.galsnashville.com/the-untold-story-of-michael-ohers-conservatorship-in-tennessee/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 22:21:53 +0000 https://staging.galsnashville.com/?p=5151 Did Michael Oher need a conservatorship? The real question behind the recent news that Oher requested (and has been granted) a termination of his conservatorship is whether or not he needed one in the first place. Today we’ll go over the necessary criteria for a conservatorship, and what information courts need in order to grant […]

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