COOKEVILLE, TENN—August 30, 2018 - Congressman Diane Black will be honored for her continued advocacy for older adults with the National Aging Impact Award from the Southeastern Association of Area Agencies on Aging (SE4A). Nominated by the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD), Congressman Black will be recognized at the 2018 SE4A [...]
Each year, local senior center teams participate in a battle of the wits to be named Upper Cumberland Senior Brain Games champions and for a chance to challenge other seniors in the state in their trivia knowledge. This year, Smith County Senior Center took home that trophy and will advance in the competition to represent [...]
COOKEVILLE – An agreement designed to better serve the recipients of resources offered by the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency and Upper Cumberland Development District was approved Tuesday during the agencies’ Executive Committee meetings. A shared management plan was agreed upon by the boards of both agencies. Over time, cost-saving measures outlined in the agreement [...]
A public hearing will be held on Monday, December 4, 2017, at 10:00 AM at the Doyle Town Hall. 104 High Street, Doyle, Tennessee. The purpose of said meeting is to discuss the possibility of applying for Community Development Block Grant Funds through the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. The hearing is open [...]
Do you want to make a difference? Are you concerned about the needs of older people? Can you work with all types of people? Do you like to follow problems through to resolution? BE AN OMBUDSMAN VOLUNTEER Aging Services for the Upper Cumberland, Inc. is looking for people who are empathetic, diplomatic, and skilled [...]
If you have TennCare, CHOICES, QMB or SLMB, you may receive a renewal packet in the mail. Responses are requested within 40 calendar days. If you have received your renewal packet and have not responded within 40 days, it is important that you respond as soon as possible; you may be eligible to keep your [...]
The region’s newest memory care facility has been open for approximately seven weeks and is already getting involved with the community. Bailey Manor located at 580 East Veterans Boulevard in Cookeville, which offers secured assisted living for seniors specializing in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, has joined the list of community partners to sponsor the 16th [...]
The Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) invites seniors and caregivers from across the region to attend the 16th Annual Upper Cumberland Senior Expo on Thursday, October 19, 2017, from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Hyder-Burks Agricultural Pavilion in Cookeville, Tenn. Organized by the Upper Cumberland AAAD, the Senior Expo, brings businesses, service [...]
Each year, local senior center teams participate in a battle of the wits to be named Upper Cumberland Senior Brain Games champions and for a chance to challenge other seniors in the state in their trivia knowledge. This year, three Baxter seniors took home that title and will advance in the competition to represent the [...]
The Upper Cumberland Development District received $18,650 from the Tennessee Arts Commission. As grants go, that is a small one to serve 14 counties. You may be surprised what a difference it makes. Eleven arts projects were completed in seven counties with over 200 artists involved. Three hundred ninety-eight volunteers provided six thousand six [...]
