{"id":412,"date":"2016-10-26T10:08:55","date_gmt":"2016-10-26T10:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/template.assistinghands.com\/?page_id=412"},"modified":"2025-11-18T20:13:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T20:13:18","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/117\/tennessee\/chattanooga\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the Assisting Hands Home Care<\/a> Blog<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Your trusted source for senior care guidance, family support tips, and helpful insights from professionals who understand the challenges of aging at home.<\/h4>\n

Each week, we share practical advice, local resources, and real stories designed to educate, empower, and connect families in our community. Whether you\u2019re exploring care options or simply looking for ways to support a loved one, you\u2019ll find something valuable here.<\/h6>\n
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\r\n\t\t\t\tSenior-Friendly Farmers Markets in Chattanooga<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Fresh Food, Friendly Faces, and Fun Summer Outings There's something special about spending a Saturday morning at a local farmers...<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>
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Why Hydration Is So Important for Seniors: Simple Tips to Stay Healthy As we age, something as simple as drinking...<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>
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Summer Heat and Seniors: How to Stay Safe When Temperatures Rise As the summer sun gets hotter, staying cool becomes...<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>
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Veterans Deserve to Age at Home: We're Now Accepting New Veteran Clients For many veterans, home isn't just a place\u2014it's...<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>
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VA Benefits for Home Care: A Complete Guide for Veterans and Their Families Understanding VA Benefits for Home Care Many...<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>
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Could Dehydration Be the Reason Your Senior Loved One Isn't Feeling Like Themselves? When most people think about dehydration, they...<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>
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