Area Agency on Aging & DisabilityAdmin2025-01-21T17:45:00+00:00

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 active, healthy, and independent lives.

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 address 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

State Health Insurance Assistance 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

Family Caregiver

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

Public Guardianship

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

Ombudsman

Advocates on behalf of residents of long-term care facilities

Legal Assistance

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

Adult Abuse Coalition

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

State Health Insurance Program (SHIP)

Free and objective counseling to all Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers

Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)

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

Senior & Caregiver Expo

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

Information & Assistance

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

Transportation

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

Quality Assurance

Ensuring quality services are provided to clients

CREVAA

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

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Click Here to Apply for Services

Haga clic aquí para solicitar servicios

Are you looking for resources but not sure where to start? Give us a call.

1-866-836-6678

Interested in donating to our home delivered meal program? Contact Holly Williams, AAAD Director, at (931) 476-4136.

AAAD Program Guide

Click below to view and download our current program guide.

Volunteer

We have multiple volunteer and internship opportunities available throughout our AAAD programs

Donate

Tax deductible donations help extend the reach of our services and programs. If you would like to make a donation, please contact us at 931-432-4111.

Other Helpful Resources

Find emergency hotline numbers, community resources and more here.

AAAD News

Give65 Fundraising Event to Benefit Seniors in the Region
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Give65 Fundraising Event to Benefit Seniors in the Region

Area Agency on Aging & Disability

Give65 Fundraising Event to Benefit Seniors in the Region

Admin2018-07-05T18:17:39+00:00July 5th, 2018|Area Agency on Aging & Disability|

Cookeville, TN – July 5, 2018– The public is invited [...]

Beware of New Medicare Card Phone Scams
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Beware of New Medicare Card Phone Scams

Area Agency on Aging & Disability

Beware of New Medicare Card Phone Scams

Admin2018-05-22T13:42:57+00:00May 22nd, 2018|Area Agency on Aging & Disability|

Tennessee Senior Medicare Patrol(SMP) has received several reports about a [...]

SNAP(Food Stamps) Available to Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities
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SNAP(Food Stamps) Available to Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities

Area Agency on Aging & Disability

SNAP(Food Stamps) Available to Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities

Admin2018-04-12T15:39:39+00:00April 12th, 2018|Area Agency on Aging & Disability|

The Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability is [...]

Welcome to Medicare Class

Admin2018-02-20T21:43:10+00:00February 20th, 2018|Area Agency on Aging & Disability|

Are you turning 65 soon and confused about Medicare benefits [...]

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