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Eating Well as We Age: Understanding Changes in Senior Nutrition and Mealtime Routines
Eating well is an important part of healthy aging, but maintaining good nutrition can become more complicated over time. Changes in appetite, mobility, health conditions, medications, taste and smell, transportation, finances, and daily routines can all affect how...
Caring for an Aging Parent at Home: How Families Can Create a Safer, More Manageable Care Plan
Caring for an aging parent at home can change gradually. At first, you may help with a grocery run, drive Mom to an occasional appointment, or call Dad a little more often to check in. Over time, those small acts of support can quietly turn into managing appointments,...
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...