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Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 47 million people worldwide, and that number continues to grow. Experts estimate 76 million people will suffer from the degenerative cognitive disease by 2030...

I remember one time when my grandmother was discharged from the hospital and misinterpreted the information on her discharge papers.  On the paper it stated, 'low sodium diet.'  When she read those...

It’s a rare individual who doesn’t appreciate music. Chances are, your parent or grandparent enjoys it—and you do, too. Take advantage of one of the few truly universal pastimes that transcends all...

Diabetes has become one of the most prevalent diseases in the U.S.—nearly 30 million Americans have it.[1] Older adults are especially at risk. As we age, the risk of type 2 diabetes rises, and, as...

BrightStar Care Chattanooga was recently chosen as Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month! We are honored to have been selected out of so many small businesses in the area...

Recently I made a sales call to Siskin Spine. Our staff of certified CNA and MA are able to provide one-on-one assistance to individuals who have been injured while on the job.  Most Workman's...

In 1946, 3.4 million babies were born. Of those, 2.8 million are still alive including George and Laura Bush, Bill Clinton, Donald Trump and my parents!  By 2030 when the first baby boomers...

When we lived in South Georgia, I could run and bike for miles on open stretches of road. Living in Lookout Mountain, GA has proved different. I traded in my running shoes and began to 'speed walk'...

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of every five falls results in a serious injury, such as a bone fracture or head injury.[1] We’re all susceptible to falls,...

Many people think of Labor Day as the unofficial end of summer, a last chance to relish barbecue and the outdoors. However, the origin of Labor Day goes back to 1885 when the day was first observed...