On December 11, 2020, the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) presented a webinar titled State of Aging in TN. Presented by Jim Shulman, TCAD’s executive director, the 30-minute webinar provides updates such as home delivered meals, the impact of COVID on older adults, and a list of TCAD services and resources. To view the webinar, click here.
by Pat Brandenstein Do you remember Saturday mornings: waking up early, pouring yourself a big bowl of Cheerios, turning on the TV (which was snowy because it was one of the first TV’s on the market), and seeing your favorite Western? The good guys—in white hats—were always ambushed by the bad guys—in black hats—waiting behind a huge rock. The ambush …
The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) is the designated state agency on aging and is mandated to provide leadership relative to aging issues on behalf of older persons in the state. During the COVID-19 pandemic, TCAD is providing the following programs and services: Options for Community Living: In-home care, meals, homemaker and personal care services Public Guardianship: Court-appointment …
Social connections are important no matter our age. For many older Tennesseans, social isolation is a complex issue affecting their health status and quality of life. The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability has new support programs to help the state’s older adults who are facing social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Care Through Conversation program helps ensure …
Winchester First United Methodist Church received a $10,000 grant from the Golden Cross Foundation, a ministry of the Tennessee Conference of The United Methodist Church. The grant is being used toward purchasing and installing a four-person lift. Built in 1893, the church’s sanctuary is on the ground floor. Over the years, other floors were added including the first floor that …
The Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee (COA) partners with community organizations to find solutions for older adults, families, and caregivers in a 13-county service area. These programs and services have been created as a direct result of unmet needs in the greater Middle Tennessee area and COA’s mission to convene necessary groups to gather data, observe practices, and find …
“Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days.” Job 12:12 The COVID-19 pandemic is not just something for church leaders to endure until the vaccine becomes widely available and brings closure to the crisis. Rather, the pandemic is a lifetime change that is likely to affect our lives and our congregations for years. For older adults, the …