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Topic: Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
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How Should Older Adults Respond to Easing of Tennessee’s Safer at Home Orders
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Tennessee Better Prepared to Stop Elder AbuseTennessee Department of Human Services
This plan began two years ago when the Federal Administration for Community Living awarded TDHS a grant to establish a Coordinated Community Response (CCR) involving state and non-profit agencies that play a role in providing protective services. ![]() Tennessee Department of Human Services leads a statewide change in how responding agencies work together to combat Elder abuse. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
109th Tennessee General Assembly opens 2016 SessionTennessee Representative Curtis Johnson
On Monday, the Brig. Gen. Wendell H. Gilbert Tennessee State Veterans Home was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Governor Bill Haslam. This project was years in the making, and I am pleased that it is finally opened to serve our veterans. ![]() Pictured from left, Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, Rep. Joe Pitts, Rep. Curtis Johnson, Rep. Jay Reedy, Brig. Gen. Wendell Gilbert, Governor Bill Haslam, Sen. Mark Green, and Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
Tennessee recognizes June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness DayGovernor proclaims day in tribute to the Safety and dignity of Seniors
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has issued a proclamation acknowledging the day and urging Tennesseans “to work to prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation of elderly Tennesseans and to raise awareness and prevention around all people affected by this devastating crime.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability in Clarksville next weekLegislation regarding uninsured motorists clears first hurdle
The proposal would enhance the penalty from a Class C misdemeanor (punishable by a $100.00 fine) to a Class A misdemeanor (punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,500) when the offender is at fault for an accident resulting in bodily injury or death due to criminal negligence. This legislation passed its first hurdle in the House Criminal Sub Committee this week and will be heard in the Criminal Full Committee on Wednesday, February 27th. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee Department of Health report “Cholesterol: Friend and Enemy of Healthy Aging”
In Tennessee from 2007 to 2011, some 16,241 people died from stroke; of these, 1,307 or eight percent were under the age of 55. Similarly, from 2007 to 2011 there were 71,625 Tennesseans who died from heart disease; of these, 8,226 or 11.5 percent were under the age of 55. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
AARP Disappointed that legislation creating a Department on Aging fails by one voteOne senator charges that her colleagues are taking care of trees, animals, car dealerships this year, but not senior citizens
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