Area Agency on Aging & Disability

Through advocacy, planning, and coordination, the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability will provide a comprehensive and innovative service delivery system that meets community and social service needs so older adults, caregivers, and adults with disabilities can achieve and maintain an active, healthy, and independent life.

Programs and Services to Serve You

Adult Abuse Coalition

Prevents abuse, including neglect and exploitation to at risk adults, through networking, community resource development, awareness and education

Congregate Meals

Nutritionally balanced meals in a social setting

CREVAA

Emergency services and supports for older and vulnerable adult victims of crime.

CREST

Provides services that addresses unmet needs resulting from self-neglect of older and vulnerable adults.

Family Caregiver

Information, assistance, counseling, respite care and limited supplementary services to support family caregivers

Home Delivered Meals

Nutritious meals served to the client residences

Homemaker Service

Providing tasks such as shopping, meal prep, and light housework

Information & Assistance

Connects older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers with available services and programs

Legal Assistance

Assistance in specific areas of law, with priority given to economically disadvantaged older adults

Ombudsman

Advocates on behalf of residents of long-term care facilities

Personal Care

Personal assistance to those having difficulties with activities such as eating, dressing and bathing

Public Guardianship

Aids adults 60 and over who are unable to make financial and medical decisions

Quality Assurance

Ensuring quality services are provided to clients

Senior Centers

Facilitating the social, emotional and physical well-being of Tennessee adults age 60 and over as part of a comprehensive & coordinated system of services and activites

Senior & Caregiver Expo

Regional expo connecting seniors and caregivers to regional service providers, information and resources

Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)

Educates beneficiaries on how to reduce and report Medicare & Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

Provides outreach and application assistance regarding SNAP benefits for elderly and disabled individuals. Click here to learn more.

State Health Insurance Program (SHIP)

Free and objective counseling to all Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers

Transportation

Transportation to doctor visits, grocery stores, county offices, nutrition sites, senior centers and more

Programs and Services to Serve You

Home Delivered Meals

Nutritious meals served to the client residences

Homemaker Service

Providing tasks such as shopping, meal prep, and light housework

Personal Care

Personal assistance to those having difficulties with activities such as eating, dressing and bathing

Adult Day Care

Structured programs for older persons who cannot be left alone

Congregate Meals

Nutritionally balanced meals in a social setting

Senior Centers

Facilitating the social, emotional and physical well-being of Tennessee adults age 60 and over as part of a comprehensive & coordinated system of services and activites