Seven grant recipients aim to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects
Across the United States, a growing number of older adults are facing homelessness, a trend powerfully illustrated in the PBS Aging Matters episode titled Unhoused. Watch it now >>
Roughly 79,000 fraud cases were reported in the state last year—totaling $62.6 million in losses—with fraud reports generally on the rise over the past five years.
NASHVILLE — This year, major wireless carriers will shut down their third generation (3G) networks, making older cell phones and devices, including home security and medical alert systems, useless. This will impact many older adults in Tennessee and millions across the country who use mobile phones from 2012 or earlier. As a result, people with devices that rely on 3G will no longer be able to make or receive calls and texts, including calls to 911, or use data service. (Learn more)
COVID-19 has been difficult for families caring for a loved one with disabilities at home. To provide relief, Tennessee is using federal COVID funds to offer extra services that will:
The coronavirus pandemic forced millions of Americans to rely on the internet for their well-being. AARP Tennessee is advocating for improved internet access for the 400,000 Tennesseans who lack high-speed internet.
Medicare changes every year, which means it can get a little complicated when trying to understand what’s new for you. Join us for a free webinar where we’ll discuss the key takeaways from this year’s Medicare changes and what they may mean for your benefits.
Grandparents are filling the void when parents can’t care for their children. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 77,000 grandparents are raising children in the state.