Dementia Care Solutions of East TN

05/17/2026

Hope Springs Adult Day Care Center is hosting an event this Thursday to support their programs and the expansion of a new center in Oak Ridge. Halerin Hilton Hill will be speaking, and Kim Hansard will lead the festivities. Ticket sales close tomorrow! I hope to see you there! https://hopespringsadcc.org/

05/16/2026

UPDATE: Raymond Freed, the subject of a , has been found safe.

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PREVIOUSLY POSTED:

We need your help to find Raymond Freed, who is missing from Knox County.

The 79-year-old is 6’2”, 200 lbs., with gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen Friday wearing a plaid shirt, black pants, and black shoes.

Raymond may be driving this with 1999 tan Buick Century TN plate 955BJNR.

He has a medical condition that may impair his ability to return safely without assistance.

Spot him? Call the Knox County Sheriff’s Office at 865-215-2243 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND!

For more details on this alert, TBI's Silver Alert program, and more resources, download the TBI Find App: tbi.pub/TBIFindApp

05/15/2026

Our monthly Lunch and Learns offer support for caregivers navigating the challenges of caring for a loved one with cognitive changes. Today’s session focused on utilizing technology to keep loved ones safe and preparing for emergencies and hospitalizations.

We are incredibly grateful to our community partners, whose support allows us to provide this program free of charge. 💜

Oasis Senior Advisors Knoxville
Emory Mills
Concord Place Memory Care
Home Instead

05/11/2026

Want to learn how to help someone with dementia stay independent and safe? 👉Join us for our next Caregiver Lunch and Learn on Friday, May 15th, where we’ll explore how technology can make a difference. We will also discuss planning and preparing for emergencies. Participants will receive a special emergency kit provided by the Knox County Health Department. Reserve your spot today by calling 865-415-2157 or emailing kim@dementiasolutionstn.com. 💜

These workshops are FREE for caregivers, thanks to the support of our generous community partners. ☺ Thank you!!!

Emory Mills
Concord Place Memory Care
Oasis Senior Advisors Knoxville
Home Instead

05/06/2026

If you are looking for a fun and engaging event for you and your loved one, please take a look at this!

Join us at the Knoxville Museum of Art for a complimentary, hands-on art workshop led by Creative Aging Teaching Artists. This enriching experience is thoughtfully designed for individuals living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, and other neurodegenerative conditions, along with their caregivers and family members.

Through guided artistic expression, participants will have the opportunity to connect, create, and engage in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Members of the public, as well as activity directors from residential facilities, are warmly invited to register. Space is limited to 20 participants and their caregivers, so we encourage early registration to reserve your place.

RSVP here: https://knoxart.org/event/memory-care-workshop/

05/05/2026

UPDATE: Mattie Brown, the subject of a has been found safe in Knoxville.

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PREVIOUSLY POSTED:

A has been issued on behalf of the Knox County Sheriff's Office for 82-year-old Mattie Brown.

Mattie is 5'5” tall, 145 lbs., with grey hair and blue eyes. She was last seen on May 5th near the area of Golden View Lane in Knoxville, wearing blue pajamas with pink polka dots, a black jacket, and carrying two blankets.

Mattie has a medical condition that may impair her ability to return safely without assistance.

If you have seen Mattie, please call the Knox County Sheriff's Office at 865-215-2442 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

For more details on this alert, TBI's Silver Alert program, and more resources, download the TBI Find App! tbi.pub/TBIFindApp

05/01/2026

Check out these derby hats! We had our own "Run for the Roses" 🏇🐎🏇today during the Memory Cafe, and we all had a blast.

We are beyond grateful for our community sponsors. We could not provide this critical program without your support! 💜

Oasis Senior Advisors Knoxville
Concord Place Memory Care
Emory Mills
Hallmark Homecare of South Knoxville, Farragut, Seymour, TN
CADES Adult Day Services
Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church

Contact us to sign up for our next cafe on May 31st!

04/25/2026

Join us for an informative session on medication management for Parkinson's, featuring Christy Dailey, LPN, and owner of Partners for Parkinson's. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 28th at 10:30 am.

04/22/2026

New facts about Alzheimer’s have been released, and the numbers are shocking! Lifestyle choices play a big role in keeping our brains healthy. It’s time to take control—learn how you can reduce and manage your risk of dementia.

Alzheimer's Association 2026 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures

04/09/2026

Attention caregivers! If you’re having a hard time helping your loved one with bathing, dressing, grooming, and more, don’t miss our upcoming lunch and learn. Thanks to our generous sponsors, it’s completely free to attend. Be sure to RSVP to save your spot!

Thank you for supporting caregivers! 💜
Emory Mills
Oasis Senior Advisors Knoxville
Concord Place Memory Care
Home Instead