Caring Corner: February 2021
This month, the Caring Corner team dives into heart health in honor of American Heart Month.
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02, 2021
UCDD Offers SNAP Application Assistance
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 [...]
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02, 2021
Caring Corner: Managing Stress Workshop
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).
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01, 2021
UCDD Offers SNAP Application Assistance
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 [...]
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01, 2021
UCDD announces Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop
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 [...]
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12, 2020
Caring Corner Holiday Special
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! [...]
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10, 2020
SNAP-Ed Works: Healthier Lives Through Nutrition Education
Applicants 60 and over or an individual with a disability can now call UCAAAD SNAP Benefits Coordinator, Miranda Malin, at (931) 319-7991 for free and confidential application assistance. This project is funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee. This project has been funded at least in part with Federal funds from the U.S. [...]
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10, 2020
Legal Aid Society – 2021 Legal Priorities Survey
Every year, Legal Aid Society asks community organizations, potential clients, and others to help us determine the unmet legal needs of people in our service area. All responses are strictly confidential. Clients served in the Upper Cumberland are asked to visit the following link and complete the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WV3DBCL UCDD aims to assist community partners, [...]
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10, 2020
AAAD to Host Free Screening of Alzheimer’s Documentary
UPPER CUMBERLAND — Join the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability and the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability for an inspiring cinematic exploration of the astounding changes that music can spark in people living with dementia. On Saturday, Nov. 7, TCAD and UCAAAD will host a free screening of the award-winning documentary Alive [...]