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How Can Knoxville Families Support an Aging Veteran at Home?Blog
How Can Knoxville Families Support an Aging Veteran at Home?
Nearly half of all living veterans in the United States, 49 percent, are 65 or older, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2021 data, so many East Tennessee families are caring for...
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COPD and Cold Weather Tips for Seniors in Knoxville, TNBlog
How Can Knoxville Families Help a Senior With COPD Stay Safe in Cold Weather?
Chronic lower respiratory diseases, which include COPD, were the fifth leading cause of death in the United States in 2024, according to the CDC, and cold air and winter infections are common...
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What Does Dementia Care at Home Look Like for Knoxville Families?Blog
What Does Dementia Care at Home Look Like for Knoxville Families?
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's or dementia, according to the Alzheimer's Association, and most of them are cared for at home by family members who are often...
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What Should Knoxville Families Know About Breast Cancer Awareness Month?Blog
What Should Knoxville Families Know About Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
Most breast cancer diagnoses in the U.S. occur in women over 50, according to the American Cancer Society, which makes October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month especially relevant...
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Skilled Nursing Care at Home in Knoxville: When Can Clinical Support Make a Difference for Families?Blog
Skilled Nursing Care at Home in Knoxville: When Can Clinical Support Make a Difference for Families?
When a loved one has a medical need, families often assume their only choices are frequent hospital visits, a skilled facility, or trying to manage everything alone. In many circumstances...
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What Are the Early Warning Signs of Skin Cancer in Knoxville-Area Seniors? The ABCDE Rule and What to Watch ForBlog
What Are the Early Warning Signs of Skin Cancer in Knoxville-Area Seniors? The ABCDE Rule and What to Watch For
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, making it the most common cancer in the country, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. July is UV Safety Awareness...
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UTI or Dementia? How Do You Recognize Sudden Confusion in Knoxville-Area Seniors?Blog
UTI or Dementia? How Do You Recognize Sudden Confusion in Knoxville-Area Seniors?
When an older adult suddenly seems confused or "not themselves," families often assume the worst: a stroke, or the start of dementia. In adults over 65, one of the most common and...
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Stroke Recovery at Home in Knoxville: What East Tennessee Families Need to Know in the First 30 DaysBlog
Stroke Recovery at Home in Knoxville: What East Tennessee Families Need to Know in the First 30 Days
Bringing a loved one home after a stroke is one of the most overwhelming transitions a family can face. The hospital stay may have been short, but the work of recovery is just beginning...
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Living with Parkinson's at Home: What Families Across Knox and Blount County Need to KnowBlog
Living with Parkinson's at Home: What Families Across Knox and Blount County Need to Know
Parkinson's disease does not arrive all at once. It comes in stages, and every stage brings a different set of challenges for the person living with it and for the family trying to help...
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Recognizing the Early Signs of Alzheimer'sBlog
Recognizing the Early Signs of Alzheimer's: A Guide for Families in Knoxville and East Tennessee
Most families do not recognize Alzheimer's disease when it first appears. The earliest signs often look like stress, grief, or ordinary forgetfulness, and by the time families connect...
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