Along with Alzheimer's Tennessee, Inc., the Upper Cumberland Development District's Area Agency on Aging and Disability is seeking your support of the Silver Alert Bill. This bill would establish a statewide protocol to be implemented with local law enforcement agencies to help find missing citizens who have wandered due to dementia, physical impairment, or disability. Join us [...]
This month, the Caring Corner team dives into heart health in honor of American Heart Month.
UPPER CUMBERLAND - Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (UCAAAD) is now offering application assistance with SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program for adults 60 and over or individuals with a disability. The USDA created SNAP to provide eligible individuals with monthly benefits to buy food. According to the National Council [...]
Due to inclement weather and potentially hazardous travel conditions across the Upper Cumberland, the regularly scheduled Policy Council and Executive Committee meetings of both the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) have been rescheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24.
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UPPER CUMBERLAND — The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) has named Damon “Dee” Prince as the new HR/Benefits Manager for both UCDD and the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA). Though Prince has only just recently been promoted to this position, he is no stranger to UCDD/UCHRA or the human resources environment. Prince brings more [...]
Position: Transportation Planner/RPO Coordinator Location: Cookeville Job Description: The Upper Cumberland Development District has an opening for a Transportation Planner/RPO Coordinator. The Transportation Planner will assist local governments in the planning and administration of transportation-related projects with the goal of promoting responsible growth and enhancing communities in the Upper Cumberland region. The Center Hill RPO includes [...]
In this episode of Caring Corner, Sara and Clare discuss helpful tools for managing stress. If you are caring for a loved one, make plans to join our six-week class, Powerful Tools for Caregivers, in March. For more information or to enroll, contact Sara Martin (931-476-4135) or Clare Farless (931-476-4143).
Tennesseans who wish to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, and qualify for a phase currently being vaccinated, can register for an appointment online at https://covid19.tn.gov/covid-19-vaccines/vaccine-phases/. Residents of Tennessee’s metropolitan counties may seek information from their local health departments about vaccination, as their local processes may vary. The statewide call center (T: 866-442-5301) will receive calls from [...]
UPPER CUMBERLAND - Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (UCAAAD) is now offering application assistance with “SNAP”, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program for adults 60 and over or individuals with a disability. The USDA created SNAP to provide eligible individuals with monthly benefits to buy food. According to the National Council [...]