According to the U.S. Department of Justice, about 10 percent of adults aged 65 and older experience some form of elder abuse in a year. Elder Care Advocate is a resource hub for nursing home abuse awareness and support.
Smyrna Church steps up to fight food insecurity among seniors with help from new grant
Elder’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Smyrna is among 20 churches across Tennessee receiving a $5,000 Food Security Grant from ENCORE Ministry Foundation. The funding is part of a $100,000 initiative aimed at helping churches expand food programs for seniors impacted by rising costs and cuts to SNAP benefits.
