Local seniors have a unique opportunity this Friday to safeguard their personal identities while simultaneously helping to feed families in need. In recognition of Medicare Fraud Prevention Week, the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD), Tennessee Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), and Sentry Shred are partnering to host the 'Can the Scam' Shred-a-Thon and Food Drive. The [...]
Click on the image above to enlarge. There’s something special on the horizon for the Upper Cumberland. The 2026 Senior & Caregiver Expo, powered by UCDD and the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD), will be held on Tuesday, October 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Life Church [...]
The FY 2027-2030 Area Plan on Aging and Disability is now available. This plan outlines a comprehensive strategy to guide aging and disability services across 14 counties in Tennessee. The plan serves as a roadmap for program development, funding, staffing, outreach, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that services are coordinated, effective, and responsive to regional needs. [...]
Medicare fraud continues to impact beneficiaries nationwide. Most recently, individuals across the country have reported charges for urinary catheter kits they did not need, did not request, and never received. In many cases, the claims appear legitimate because they list a real or familiar provider’s name. As a result, reviewing a Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) [...]
The Upper Cumberland Development District's Area Agency on Aging and Disability will receive proposals for the provision of the following services: Adult Day Care/Health Assistive Technology Grocery Shopping and Delivery Homemaker Home Modifications Individual Counseling Legal Assistance Nutrition Services PERS Personal Care Public Guardianship Legal Services Respite Senior Centers Transportation The AAAD contracts for services [...]
Are you eligible for Medicare and curious about your plan options? Upper Cumberland SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is conducting a series of FREE Welcome to Medicare! Classes across the Upper Cumberland. Each class will consist of training on Parts A, B, C & D, as well as Medigap policies and ways to prevent [...]
The Upper Cumberland Adult Abuse Coalition is proud to announce its 15th annual Upper Cumberland Vulnerable Adult Summit, an event made even more special as it coincides with the 20th anniversary of the coalition's establishment. This vital summit will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Putnam [...]
The Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (UCAAAD) invites vendors and community partners to participate in the 2025 Senior & Caregiver Expo, scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Life Church Cookeville, located at 2223 N. Washington Ave., Cookeville, Tennessee. This year’s event theme, “1950s Era”, commemorates 50 [...]
In celebration of Senior Nutrition Month, UCDD is excited to emphasize the significance of Senior Nutrition Programs and their essential role in promoting the health and well-being of our seniors. The following information was provided by the senior center: As the director of Fair Park Activity Center, Alicia Arehart is reminded every day of how much [...]
In celebration of Senior Nutrition Month, UCDD is excited to emphasize the significance of Senior Nutrition Programs and their essential role in promoting the health and well-being of our seniors. The following information was provided by the senior center: We’re excited to celebrate Senior Nutrition Month and share the growth of our meal program! Since we [...]
