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  • Elderly woman treating her low sodium by drinking lemonade in her kitchen in Chattanooga
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    Dangerously Low Sodium Levels in the Elderly in Chattanooga

    July 31, 2025

    Dangerously Low Sodium Levels: What Caregivers Need to KnowMaintaining a balance of essential nutrients is vital for good health, particularly as we age. Among these, sodium plays a key role in...

  • Stress Management and Self-Care Tips from Chattanooga Senior Caregivers
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    Stress Management and Self-Care Tips from Chattanooga Senior Caregivers

    July 17, 2025

     Stress Management and Self-Care Tips for Chattanooga Senior CaregiversSometimes, family caregivers get so wrapped up in caring for a loved one that they forget to look after themselves, too...

  • Tips for Choosing the Best Personal Care in Chattanooga
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    Tips for Choosing the Best Personal Care in Chattanooga

    May 5, 2025

    Tips for Choosing the Best Personal Care for Seniors Are you a full-time family caregiver? If so, you know just how rewarding caregiving can be. However, at the same time, you know lots of...

  • Senior woman hugging her caregiver while in memory care in Chattanooga, TN
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    Tips for Choosing Reliable Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care in Chattanooga

    April 17, 2025

    Our Tips for Choosing Reliable Alzheimer’s and Dementia CareDealing with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is nothing short of a challenge for family caregivers. Watching a loved one live with...

  • Senior woman bonding with a volunteer at the park in Chattanooga, TN
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    Benefits of Volunteering for Senior Care In Chattanooga

    March 26, 2025

    The Benefits of Volunteering for Senior Care in ChattanoogaVolunteering is a rewarding experience for everyone involved. The volunteer gets a sense of fulfillment, and the community is better for...

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    When Do Family Caregivers Need Respite Care?

    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...

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    Millennials: A younger generation caring for elderly loved ones

    January 6, 2022

    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...

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    Paranoia in the Elderly

    December 10, 2021

    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...

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    10 Elderly Bathroom Safety Tips to Prevent Falls and Injuries

    November 19, 2021

    When it comes to preventing falls and injuries in the home, the bathroom is the most important place to make changes. Adults ages 65 and older have the highest risk of injury from bathroom falls...

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    Sleep Struggles? Natural Solutions for Seniors

    November 19, 2021

    A good night’s sleep is essential for optimal mental and physical health, no matter your age. Still, the health conditions, medications, and changes in sleep patterns that often come with age...