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Caring for aging parents
Family

Caring for aging parents

These talks can be tough, but they make decision making easier in the long run.

Family

How to help someone during cancer treatment

Advice for friends and family of a person diagnosed with cancer.

Caregiver Support
Family

4 ways caregivers can take care of themselves and mitigate burnout

For many Tennessee caregivers, giving comes first — and sometimes at their own expense. Learn how to take care of yourself as you care for others so you don’t suffer caregiver burnout.

prevent medication errors
Wellness

How to prevent medication errors at home for seniors

Many poisoning cases in the elderly involve medications. Here's how to prevent problems.

adult children living at home
Family

How to navigate young adult children moving back home

Set expectations, limits before adult children move back to the nest.

Family

When dealing with cancer, lean on someone to help record medical information

If you have cancer, it can be helpful to appoint a family scribe, someone to go to doctor visits with you to take notes if your mind is reeling.

drug interactions
Wellness

Common drug interactions: Keep your family safe

See how food or vitamins can affect your medications.

causes of shingles
Family

Caregivers: What you need to know about shingles

Learn the facts about this painful condition that usually hits seniors.

Health Topics

For cancer survivors, the journey doesn’t end after treatment

The cancer experience, the vigilance over health and wellness last a lifetime.   I have vivid memories…

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