COVID-19 Resources
Being Prepared in the Time of COVID-19
“I am prepared for the worst, but hope for the best.” ~Benjamin Disraeli The Conversation Project has a new conversation guide kit to help you Be Prepared in the Time of COVID-19. Selecting who will speak on your behalf if you are unable to do so, talking with that...
Parkinson’s Hospitalization PDF
The Parkinson's Foundation has created a pdf for you to review with your physician and bring with you in the event that hospitalization is needed during the pandemic. This can be added to your Aware in Care kit. Your care partners and healthcare agents should be...
Absentee Voting
You can vote in Tennessee absentee by-mail if you are sixty (60) years of age or older or meet any of the other eligibility requirements. Go here for information about requesting an absentee ballot. Note: The deadline for the November 3 election is Tuesday, October...
Phone Call Book Club
Looking for a fun way to connect with others? Start a phone call book club. We recently recently heard of this fun idea where two people read the same book together over a series of phone or zoom calls. One might read a chapter to the other each night, or the two...
Selecting a new physician
The idea of changing physicians can be anxiety provoking for patients. Maybe you have moved to a new city or senior care community and need a new doctor, or perhaps your physician is the one who has moved away or has retired. Perhaps your current physician no longer...
Parkinson’s Aware in Care Kit
Going to the hospital is almost always a trying experience, but especially during this pandemic. Preparing for that possibility can help it to go more smoothly, especially if you may not have access to your care partners due to visitation restrictions. The...
Online Recovery Support Groups
Do you know someone missing their 12-Step Program? Addiction recovery support is available online at We Connect Recovery. Online recovery support groups are available daily. They are open to anyone who is dealing with substance use, mental health concerns,...
Beware of Contact Tracing Scams
Unfortunately, many scammers use times of vulnerability and anxiety to their advantage for preying upon others. A new scam to be alert to is the contact tracing scam. There’s no question, contact tracing plays a vital role in helping to stop the spread of COVID-19....
Tips for Long Distance Caregiving
Caregiving from a distance can be especially challenging during the COVID-19 epidemic. If you find yourself supporting a loved one from a distance, there are some important things to keep in mind.The National Institute on Aging offers some tips to stay connected,...
Savings Check Up
The pandemic has taken a toll on citizens impacting everything from our emotional health to how we run errands. Many are also experiencing a financial impact of COVID-19. Now may be a good time to perform a little "Savings Check Up" to see if there are ways to cut...
Elder Abuse and COVID-19
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Even before the onset of COVID-19, elder abuse, neglect and exploitation were growing and underreported problems. Now due to stay-at-home guidelines in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, many older adults are more isolated...
Care at Home and COVID-19
While caring for loved ones is challenging, COVID-19 has opened up a whole new world of worries! Afraid to access support services that would normally provide respite, many caregivers have taken a “just hang on” approach because of concerns about coronavirus...
Paperwork Drop Off
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our practice continues to meet the legal and long term care planning needs of our community’s older adults and their families. We have taken careful steps to reduce risk when meeting with our clients as they are more vulnerable...
Document Executions
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our practice continues to meet the legal and long term care planning needs of our community’s older adults and their families. We have taken careful steps to reduce risk when meeting with our clients as they are more vulnerable...
Virtual Meetings
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our practice continues to meet the legal and long term care planning needs of our community’s older adults and their families. We have taken careful steps to reduce risk when meeting with our clients as they are more vulnerable...