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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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VA Aid and Attendance Benefits for In-Home Care: A Guide for Veterans in East TennesseeBlog
VA Aid and Attendance Benefits for In-Home Care: A Guide for Veterans in East Tennessee
Most veterans who qualify for the VA's Aid and Attendance pension benefit have never applied for it. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that millions of eligible veterans...
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Tennessee Memory Disorder Foundation Golf Tournament 2025
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...
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RN Oversight
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...
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Your Primary Care Physician & Home Care
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...
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The Importance of Vaccines for Seniors
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...
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