Education
Persons 60+ or who are disabled may audit courses for free if space is available.
Information, emergency assistance, and ongoing support for victims of abuse.
Help with the challenge of finding part-time or full-time employment at an older age.
Access to low-cost eye exams, glasses, and rehabilitation for patients with visual impairments.
Services for family or other caregivers taking care of frail persons over age 60.
Affordable access to food, produce, and dietary supplements.
Local volunteers for Funeral Consumers Alliance provide information on ways to reduce funeral expenses.
Contact your legislators, mayors, governor, and social security.
Serves relatives raising grandchildren or other relatives raising children related to them.
Provide skilled nursing, nurses’ aides, therapy, and social services.
Providers in Tennessee are licensed as Personal Support Services Agencies.
Seniors often need help with a housing transition.
Limited help with minor home repairs, modifications, and weatherization.
Free, noncommercial assessments of home crime or fire risks.
Local, regional, and national aging services.
For help with legal issues important to seniors and families.
A sitter can be needed round-the-clock for a frail senior.
Nonprofits that loan home medical equipment to those unable to buy or rent.
Clinics and health centers that offer care especially for seniors or low-income persons.
Medical equipment and supplies are sold by local retail outlets and also may be purchased online.
Education and information, support group referrals, and other assistance.
Most listed here are associated with public insurance (Medicare and TennCare).
Including emergency services, assessment, and ongoing treatment.
Objective information, help in selection, and problem resolution.
Foster Grandparents Program and Senior Companion Program.
Enable seniors to remain independent and provide 24-hour contact.
Sitters, escorted transportation, grocery shopping, meal preparation, companionship, and light housekeeping.
In addition to the listed pet services, there are mobile pet grooming services.
Services include physical, occupational, respiratory, cardio, and other kinds of therapy.
Resources for money-saving benefits and general assistance.