News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
Caller: My sister has twins who are turning twelve this summer. I’m making some calls to help her. She always gets me to do the calling because I teach special education, and she thinks I know better what to ask than she does. Truth is she’s as busy as I am, and both twins have… Read more Call Pathfinder
For these and other events visit our Community Calendar or follow us on social media. People with I/DD and Autism use dating apps too! Has this left you thinking how can I help someone when I don’t know anything about these apps? Or what do I need to understand in order to be supportive in a… Read more Upcoming Events – June 2022
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder offers a growing library of disability and sexuality resources available at TNPathfinder.org. Disability & Sexuality, a sensitive subject that often gets overlooked, which can lead to a lack of understanding, information, and support for individuals with disabilities. Pathfinder aims to share resources on the intersectionality between disability and sexuality. Click on our… Read more Resource Corner – Disability & Sexuality
What does ‘aging well’ mean to you? At AgeWell Middle Tennessee, we are reimagining aging through our programs and services that provide trusted information and online tools as well as elevating the voices of older adults throughout our 13-county service* area in MiddleTennessee. Founded as the Council on Aging of Greater Nashville in 1985, AgeWell… Read more AGING WELL: Championing Older Adults in Our Community
Former British prime minister Winston Churchill once said, “Plans are of little importance, but planning is essential.” As we age, it is important to have a plan in place for the future and communicate this frequently with loved ones. Often when future planning is mentioned, one might think of planning where they want to live… Read more Following Your Path to Aging: Planning for the future
Aging can be overwhelming especially as you start planning for the future. Whether it is estate planning, power of attorney, or seeking assistance with Medicaid benefits, older adults may find it difficult in getting all these documents in order, especially aging adults who live in rural areas that may not have easy access to resources.… Read more It’s the Legality of it All: Legal Assistance for Aging Adults in Rural East Tennessee
Have Medicare questions? Looking for unbiased counseling and assistance? If you are a Medicare-eligible individual located in Tennessee– you’re in luck! The Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (TN SHIP), administered by the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability, is here to help answer your Medicare questions. While it may sound too good to be… Read more Navigating Medicare with TN SHIP
Disability Rights Tennessee (DRT) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the rights of Tennesseans with disabilities. DRT is part of the Protection & Advocacy Systems (P&A) —a national network of federally mandated legal advocacy agencies. Each of DRT’s programs works to advance their vision to keep Tennesseans free from harm, free to participate in the community,… Read more Agency Spotlight – Disability Rights TN
For these and other events visit our Community Calendar or follow us on social media. Mason & Associates Law Firm is holding its 4th Annual Elder Care Expo of 2022. The event will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., in Presidential Ballroom D. Aging adults, caregivers, and… Read more Upcoming Events – May 2022
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder offers an extensive library of disability and aging adult care resources available at TNPathfinder.org. Pathfinder has added more than 60 senior centers to our Directory of Services! Senior centers can be a great place to exercise, develop community, explore daily programming and activities, and they even help with transportation. Senior centers are… Read more Resource Corner – Navigating Your Path to Aging