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Aging Starts Now

Aging Starts Now

By: Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning
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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.All rights reserved Politics & Government
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  • Episode 311 - How Speech Therapy Supports Cognitive Health

    Episode 311 - How Speech Therapy Supports Cognitive Health
    Feb 18 2026
    Speech therapy is about more than words. In this episode, outreach coordinator Dana Hentschel talks with speech-language pathologist Olivia Golchi about how therapy can support memory, communication, attention, and independence for adults experiencing cognitive changes. Learn: - What cognitive decline looks like in real life - When to seek support - How caregivers can be involved - Practical strategies for brain health - A powerful conversation about staying connected, empowered, and supported as we age. 🔊 Listen now and follow Aging Starts Now for more conversations about aging, care, and planning.
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    28 mins
  • Episode 310 - Medicare Fraud Alert for Every Medicare Recipient

    Episode 310 - Medicare Fraud Alert for Every Medicare Recipient
    Feb 11 2026
    A Medicare fraud scam involving medical equipment—specifically urinary catheters—has resurfaced, leading to fraudulent claims being paid for services beneficiaries never requested or received. In this episode, Dana Hentschel speaks with Tyler McCullar, Public Benefits Specialist at Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning, about: • How this scam operates • Warning signs on Medicare Summary Notices • Steps beneficiaries and caregivers should take immediately • How reporting fraud helps protect future benefits This is essential information for professionals, caregivers, and families working with Medicare recipients.
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    26 mins
  • Episode 309 - Will the Nursing Home Take My House? Understanding Estate Recovery

    Episode 309 - Will the Nursing Home Take My House? Understanding Estate Recovery
    Feb 4 2026
    Many people don’t learn about Medicaid estate recovery until they’re already facing loss. In this episode, host Aging Starts Now is joined by Barbara McGinnis, Certified Elder Law Attorney, to explain what estate recovery is, how it works, and why it matters for families using Medicaid to pay for care. This episode explores: • Common fears and misconceptions • Assets most often affected • How estate recovery impacts families • Why understanding the rules early can make a difference
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    20 mins
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