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Caregiving
Caregivers by WholeCare Launches New App
Caregivers by WholeCare, a non-medical home health company, announces technology solutions to deliver care for Middle Tennessee families. WholeCare launched its new mobile app...
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...
Elder Abuse & Scam Prevention
Stimulus Payments for People, Not Nursing Homes
If you, or someone you care about, lives in an assisted living facility or nursing home, read on. Because the bill funding the second...
Tips to Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams
from Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee
This year, more than in past years, many of us are relying on the convenience of online shopping. However,...
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...