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BrightStar Care is a proud supporter of the Tennessee Memory Disorder Foundation (TMDF).  This was the first year that TMDF put on a Golf Tournament.  This tournament was dedicated to...

In home care can be concerning for anyone.  Questions often arise regarding the supervision of care and services that are going to be provided for the individual(s).  Having RN Oversight...

Our office staff in Knoxville, TN want to remind all seniors that starting a new year means it is time to make sure that you see your Primary Care Physicians (PCP).  Seeing your PCP means that...

Several vaccines are important for seniors to get. Some of these apply to everyone while others are specifically for older adults, but they all aim to keep people from getting sick with devastating...

The Senior Companion Program is run by The Knoxville-Knox County Office on Aging. This program engages those age 55 years and older in volunteer service to provide companionship and support to...

Hurricane Ian was the deadliest hurricane to strike the state of Florida since 1935 and caused widespread damage especially on the Gulf Coast.  From this dark event has come incredible...

There are angels among us. Angels care for all of us who need a little extra help in our lives. Angels help us live comfortably in our homes and talk to us when we are lonely. Angels remind us to...

Family caregivers who are constantly on call or helping loved ones from dawn to dusk rarely find time to take a break. Caregivers can cite the list of things they do every day, but few prioritize...

The Baby Boomer generation currently ranges in age from their mid-50s to mid-70s. As this population gets older, a growing number of Millennials (currently 25 to 40 years old) are assuming the role...

Paranoia in the Elderly One of the most alarming conditions a senior can develop is paranoia, a mental state characterized by persistent fears, worries, and accusations that often strike loved...