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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...
Winter Safety for Seniors: A Thoughtful Guide for Families Who Want Peace of Mind
Winter has a quieter rhythm. The days are shorter, the air is colder, and home becomes the center of everything. For seniors, that sense of home matters more than ever. But winter also has a way of revealing risks that aren’t always obvious, especially to families who...
Honoring Family Caregivers: Practical Guidance and Support
Family caregivers play a vital, often under-recognized role in helping seniors live safely, comfortably, and with dignity in their own homes. At Your Home Team Care, we deeply appreciate the enormous commitment and heart that these caregivers bring to the daily...
Bone and Joint Health for Seniors: How to Stay Strong, Safe, and Independent
One of the most common, and most critical, areas of concern for seniors is bone and joint health. Strong bones and flexible joints are key to staying mobile, independent, and free from falls or injury. Whether you're a family caregiver worrying about Mom's mobility,...
Personal Home Care for Seniors
So what is Personal home care? Personal home care is a non-medical support service provided in the home. It focuses on helping seniors manage the everyday tasks that become challenging with age. These services include: Assistance with bathing, grooming, and dressing...
Caring for Seniors with Alzheimer’s: Tips For Medications, Vaccinations & Appointments
Caring for a seniors with Alzheimer’s is a profound responsibility. As their memory fades, so does their ability to manage critical aspects of their health, like taking medications, keeping doctor appointments, or staying current with important vaccinations. If you're...