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TRANSCRIPT: AARP TN Caregiving Facebook Chat With Amy Goyer

Posted on 06/18/2013 by | AARP Tennessee | Comments

Health & Wellbeing | Home & Family | Tennessee 1:00 AARP Tennessee: Welcome to our Calling All Caregivers: A Facebook Chat for Tennessee Family Caregivers In Tennessee, some 1.65 million people are managing medications, meals and more for family members and loved ones. We know how tough that is — and that many of you need help but don’t know where to turn. AARP wants to help connect you with information, resources and another — in a way that you can access YOUR time. We’re excited to host our …

Mountain States Health Alliance Named one of AARP’s Top 50 Employers for Workers Over Age 50

Posted on 06/17/2013 by | AARP Tennessee | Comments

Money & Work | Tennessee JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Mountain States Health Alliance (MSHA) has been recognized by AARP as one of the 50 best employers in the nation for workers over 50.  MSHA is the only company in Tennessee to receive the honor this year. “The last two years we’ve worked very hard to not only support our current team members in the 50-plus age demographic, but also to attract more of them through recruiting fairs that are geared toward a more mature workforce,” …

No Ties for Father’s Day! Give Your Caregiving Dad Some Help Instead, Says Peter Rosenberger

No Ties for Father’s Day! Give Your Caregiving Dad Some Help Instead, Says Peter Rosenberger

Posted on 06/12/2013 by | AARP Tennessee | Comments

Home & Family | Tennessee What are you giving your dad for Father’s Day? Author, radio show host and caregiver Peter Rosenberger of Nashville says that you may want to substitute services for that tie if your father is caring for an elderly or disabled spouse, chronically ill loved one or child with special needs. Rosenberger, a caregiver for his wife for nearly 30 years, has five suggestions: 1. Respite Care Service Hire a respite care organization to come in on a regular basis to …

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Help for Caregivers Reduces Burnout

Posted on 06/1/2013 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Health & Wellbeing | Tennessee By Hollie Deese • Paula Eisenberger, 59, of Mount Juliet, had no idea how hard being a full-time caregiver to her mother would be when she took on the responsibility eight years ago.If things had gone as planned, perhaps it would have been easier. But Katherine “Granny” Jarvis’ health rapidly declined. The extent of care Jarvis, now 92, needed went far beyond administering her medication and preparing her meals. Both Eisenberger and her husband, Matthew Peters, 54, quit their jobs to become …

Get Free Health Tests, Lunch, More at Knoxville Walgreens Event

Posted on 05/29/2013 by | AARP Tennessee | Comments

Health & Wellbeing | Tennessee Have you been wondering about your blood pressure? What about your cholesterol? Get answers to those questions and more at a health fair just for you. The best part? It’s all free! The Walgreens Way to Well Health Fair  in Knoxville from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT on Friday June 7 at the Walgreens store at 4001 Chapman Highway includes free lunch, free health screenings, free entertainment and more. Tests include total cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body mass index, …

Time Running Out For Andrus Award Nominations! Deadline is June 1

Time Running Out For Andrus Award Nominations! Deadline is June 1

Posted on 05/28/2013 by | AARP Tennessee | Comments

Home & Family | Money & Work | Press | Tennessee | Volunteering By Jan Kirk Wright 2012 AARP Tennessee Andrus Award Winner   What would $2,500 mean for you and your favorite charity? For me, it meant paint and materials to repair a house through the charity I had helped found, People Helping People Together. But more than that, it meant restored pride and hope for one more family in our community. And that meant more than I can say. The $2,500 check came from AARP Tennessee when I won the 2012 …

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