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Primer for a Working Parent in Tennessee
By Barbara Moss Published June 13, 1991, The Tennessean This is the article I wish someone had written 15 years ago when I began combining career and parenthood. I had my first child in 1977 when I was...
Michael Oher’s conservatorship saga and his relationship to the Tuohys raise questions
Lawyers all over the state of Tennessee are scratching their heads about the Michael Oher conservatorship and the ensuing litigation. On Aug. 9, 2004, a lawyer in Hernando, Mississippi, filed a petition on behalf of Sean Tuohy and his wife, Leigh Anne Tuohy, to...
Older Americans Month: Rediscover the story of our nation’s eldest citizens | Opinion
Today, people over 65 make up 17%, 1 in 6 of Americans, and that percentage is expected to grow to 46% by 2032. The fastest growing group consists of people over 85. May is Older Americans Month. So who are we? First of all, we are numerous. Today, people over 65 make...
Primer for a Working Parent in Tennessee
By Barbara Moss Published June 13, 1991, The Tennessean This is the article I wish someone had written 15 years ago when I began combining career and parenthood. I had my first child in 1977 when I was...
Michael Oher’s conservatorship saga and his relationship to the Tuohys raise questions
Lawyers all over the state of Tennessee are scratching their heads about the Michael Oher conservatorship and the ensuing litigation. On Aug. 9, 2004, a lawyer in Hernando, Mississippi, filed a petition on behalf of Sean Tuohy and his wife, Leigh Anne Tuohy, to...
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Signs That Your Parents Need Assistance: How Early Action Protects Safety and Dignity
The signs that your parents need assistance often include medication mistakes, declining hygiene, unpaid bills, poor nutrition, memory problems, mobility issues, and difficulty managing daily tasks. For Nashville and Middle Tennessee families, recognizing these warning signs early can help protect safety, preserve independence, and create more options for future care planning.
How to Pay for Assisted Living in Nashville: What Tennessee Families Need to Know
Key Takeaways Most families pay for assisted living with personal savings, retirement savings, and long-term care insurance. Medicare does not cover assisted living costs and pays only for short-term skilled nursing after a hospital stay. TennCare CHOICES helps...
Early Action Can Prevent a Family Crisis
Life care planning helps Nashville and Middle Tennessee families protect care, finances, and peace of mind before aging challenges turn into a stressful crisis at home.
Signs That Your Parents Need Assistance: How Early Action Protects Safety and Dignity
The signs that your parents need assistance often include medication mistakes, declining hygiene, unpaid bills, poor nutrition, memory problems, mobility issues, and difficulty managing daily tasks. For Nashville and Middle Tennessee families, recognizing these warning signs early can help protect safety, preserve independence, and create more options for future care planning.
How to Pay for Assisted Living in Nashville: What Tennessee Families Need to Know
Key Takeaways Most families pay for assisted living with personal savings, retirement savings, and long-term care insurance. Medicare does not cover assisted living costs and pays only for short-term skilled nursing after a hospital stay. TennCare CHOICES helps...
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