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Healthy Aging – July 21 Podcast
DON’T MISS HEALTHY AGING, every 2nd Tuesday of the month on NewsTalk 98.7. This month, we talk about the importance of nurses, respite care, skin care prevention & more! Presented by Your Home Team Care in partnership with the East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging...
Aging in Place: 7 Ways In-Home Care Helps Seniors Stay Independent
For many older adults, aging in place is about more than avoiding a move. It's about holding on to their sense of independence, and the right to make their own decisions. But aging at home doesn't have to mean doing everything alone. Home is where life feels familiar....
Summer Activities and Safety Tips for Seniors
Summer can be a beautiful season for older adults. Warm mornings, fresh air, family visits, porch sitting, gardening, and seasonal meals can all bring comfort and connection. In this post we're sharing helpful summer activities and safety tips for seniors. But for...
Healthy Aging Podcast Episode June 9 2026
DON’T MISS HEALTHY AGING, every 2nd Tuesday of the month on NewsTalk 98.7. This month, we talk about the importance of nurses, respite care, skin care prevention & more! Presented by Your Home Team Care in partnership with the East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging...
Memory Changes in Aging Parents: What Families Need to Know
Noticing memory changes in your aging parent can be unsettling. At first, it may seem minor, a missed appointment, a repeated question, a forgotten medication, or confusion around a familiar routine. Many families wonder: Is this normal aging, or is something more...
Healthy Aging Podcast – May 12 2026
DON’T MISS HEALTHY AGING, every 2nd Tuesday of the month on NewsTalk 98.7. This month, we talk about the importance of nurses, respite care, skin care prevention & more! Presented by Your Home Team Care in partnership with the East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging...
Healthy Aging Podcast – April 14 2026
DON’T MISS HEALTHY AGING, every 2nd Tuesday of the month on NewsTalk 98.7. This month, we talk about impact of being isolated and loneliness, Parkinson's Awareness Month & more! Presented by Your Home Team Care in partnership with the East Tennessee Area Agency on...
7 Signs of Malnutrition in Seniors Families Should Never Ignore
Malnutrition in seniors is often overlooked. When most families think about senior health, they usually focus on medications, mobility, memory changes, or preventing falls. Those are all important, but one issue often goes unnoticed until it has already begun...
Heart Attack Risks for Seniors: Let’s Talk About Blood Pressure
Let's talk about heart attack risks for seniors. If you’re caring for an aging parent or grandparent, you probably keep a mental checklist running in your head. Are they eating enough? Sleeping okay? Taking their meds? And somewhere in that quiet list is their heart....
Signs of Caregiver Burnout and How to Find Support
Caregiver burnout is real, and to every family caregiver, we see the long nights, the endless to-do lists, and the quiet moments of worry. Whether you're a daughter managing Mom’s medications, a son coordinating Dad’s appointments, or a spouse doing it all, we want...