Caring Corner: February 2021
This month, the Caring Corner team dives into heart health in honor of American Heart Month.
This month, the Caring Corner team dives into heart health in honor of American Heart Month.
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.
To view and download a copy of the 2021-2022 Strategic Plan, click the cover page below:
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 [...]
Caring for an adult with cognitive impairment or other related dementias isn't easy. Fortunately, there are resources available to help you. Join us in March for a six-week workshop designed to provide you with the tools to become a better caregiver. Experienced leaders lead each class, providing interactive lessons, discussions, and brainstorming to help you [...]
UPPER CUMBERLAND — Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance? For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Development District toll-free at 1-877-275-8233. A support group meeting will be held for relatives that are caring for relative children during the month of January 2021. Please [...]
Seasons greetings from us at Caring Corner. It's December and, this month, we are discussing caregiving during the holiday season and the stress that comes along with it. We also take a look at a few well-known seasonal characters that people may relate to this time of year. Tune in for this very special episode! [...]