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  • Kidney Disease Often Has No Warning Signs
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    Kidney Disease Often Has No Warning Signs

    October 21, 2026

    A Henry County guide to early detection and preventionAt the 3rd Annual Henry County Health and Wellness Fair, kidney disease was the focus of important conversations about prevention and early...

  • Can Long-Term Care Insurance Help Pay for Home Care?
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    Can Long-Term Care Insurance Help Pay for Home Care?

    August 31, 2026

    For many families, the first conversation about home care happens after a fall, a hospital stay, or a noticeable decline in a loved one's ability to manage everyday tasks. The family begins...

  • You Served. Now Ask What Support Can Come Home.
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    You Served. Now Ask What Support Can Come Home.

    August 21, 2026

    A Henry County veteran’s guide to VA homemaker services, respite care, and the PACT ActFor many veterans, staying at home is about more than comfort. Home is where routines make sense, family...

  • FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GUIDE: Sometimes the Caregiver Needs Care, Too
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    FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GUIDE: Sometimes the Caregiver Needs Care, Too

    August 17, 2026

    For many older adults, the person making it possible for them to remain safely at home isn't a doctor, nurse, or professional caregiver.It's a husband helping his wife get dressed every...

  • Medicare, Medicaid or Private-Pay Home Care: What’s the Difference?
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    Medicare, Medicaid or Private-Pay Home Care: What’s the Difference?

    August 12, 2026

    A Henry County Family’s Guide to Understanding Who Pays for Care at Home“My mom has Medicare. Won’t Medicare pay for someone to stay with her at home?”It is one of the most...

  • The Journey Home: Leaving the Hospital isn’t the finish line
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    The Journey Home: Leaving the Hospital isn’t the finish line

    July 31, 2026

      By Brittany Booker, MSN, FNP-C, Chief Medical Officer, BrightStar Care of McDonough & Locust GroveWhen patients leave the hospital, many families breathe a sigh of relief. The...

  • Living with Dementia at Home: A Guide for Georgia Families Navigating the Journey
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    Living with Dementia at Home: A Guide for Georgia Families Navigating the Journey

    July 27, 2026

    IntroductionReceiving a dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming. Families across McDonough, Locust Grove, Stockbridge, Jackson, Henry County, and surrounding communities often ask whether their...

  • Preventing Falls at Home: Helping Seniors Stay Safe and Independent
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    Preventing Falls at Home: Helping Seniors Stay Safe and Independent

    July 22, 2026

      Learn practical fall prevention tips for older adults in Henry County, Georgia, including local health trends and simple home safety improvements that help seniors remain independent...