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Caregiving
Why Middle Tennessee Employers Should Support Employee Caregivers
from Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee
Over the past 18 months, the Council on Aging (COA) of Middle Tennessee has embarked on a journey...
Healthy Eating Tips for Summer
from Caregivers by WholeCare
No matter our age, good nutrition plays a big role in our overall health. The healthier food we eat, the better we...
Elder Abuse & Scam Prevention
How to Identify a Fake IRS Letter
from Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee
A few months ago, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reported complaints from people receiving fake letters supposedly from...
Scams and Older Consumers: Looking at the Data
by Lesley Fair
Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education
The FTC recently sent a report to Congress called Protecting Older Consumers 2018-2019. The report suggests...
Active Living
Tennessee YMCA’s to Discontinue Silver Sneakers Program
Silver Sneakers, the health and fitness program designed for adults 65+ that’s included with many Medicare Plans, will not be available at Tennessee YMCA's...
10 Events for Seniors in September
Rutherford County has three active senior citizen community centers that host events nearly every day of the month. There's plenty to do no matter...
Transportation
Signs that Driving Has Become an Issue for Your Aging Relative
from Aging & Caring: A Guide for Families and Caregivers by Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee
We all want to maintain our independence by...
Finding Safe, Affordable Transportation for Your Aging Parent
According to an AARP study, an estimated 25.5 million caregivers – six in 10 – report being employed while caregiving, and more than half...