NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) announced today the agency was awarded an $800,000 Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative (ADPI) grant from the U.S. Administration for Community Living to assist Tennesseans who …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) today announced a total of $1 million in grants to senior centers across 82 of the state’s 95 counties–the most in the Commission’s history. “As the aging …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) announced it is opening the application process for senior centers throughout the state to apply for grant funding. “Senior centers across Tennessee provide an avenue for …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) is promoting World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) to reduce the underreporting of abuse crimes against older adults. Observed annually on June 15, WEAAD is an opportunity …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) recognized April 17-22 as National Volunteer Week, highlighting the vital service of volunteers through the agency’s annual Volunteer Impact Report. “As we celebrate …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) released its annual statewide data profile today featuring critical statistics on leading issues facing older adults and population projections. “Those 60 and older represent the …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) is reminding Tennesseans of a free service available to review coverage options for their Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug (Part D) Plans–the Tennessee State Health …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) today announced a total of $1 million in grants to senior centers across the state. In this year’s state budget, the Tennessee General Assembly allocated $1 million for senior …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) announced it is opening the application process for senior centers throughout the state to apply for grant funding. “Senior centers connect older adults through social …
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 | 10:10am NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Governor Bill Lee signed legislation that will establish the Tennessee Unlicensed Facility Registry within the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD). HB630/SB439 creates a searchable …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) today announced a new interagency agreement with the Adult Protective Services (APS) division within the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) and the Tennessee District …
Monday, May 02, 2022 | 02:20pm NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Before adjourning the second session of the 112th Tennessee General Assembly, state lawmakers passed the FY23 budget and multiple bills that put aging and disabled adults first through significant …
Monday, April 18, 2022 | 09:44am NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In conjunction with National Volunteer Week, the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) released its annual Volunteer Impact Report today. The report details the significant difference …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the national Senior Nutrition Program, Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) staff joined First Lady Maria Lee and local volunteers today at the Perry County Senior Center to package …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) released its final report today as part of the State’s Elder Abuse Task Force. The report presents findings and recommendations derived from meetings of the Task Force and input …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Today, the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability announced its authorization of rate increases for home and community-based services (HCBS) administered under the Older Americans Act as well as the state-funded OPTIONS for …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) today announced $400,000 has been awarded to senior centers across the state. In this year’s state budget, the Tennessee General Assembly allocated $400,000 for senior centers and …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) Executive Director James Dunn joined other members of the Elder Abuse Task Force to continue its study on financial exploitation of aging and vulnerable adults. Throughout the …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) announced it is opening the application process for senior centers throughout the state to apply for grant funding. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 5, 2021 and can …
CONTACT: Mason Devers mason.devers@tn.gov WHAT: As part of the State of Tennessee’s FY 2021 budget, the Jonesborough Senior Center was appropriated an award in the amount of $50,000. On Tuesday, September 21, 2021, Tennessee Commission on Aging and …
