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There's nothing wrong with needing a little help.

Services We Provide

The mission of the Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability is to help older adults and people with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities

Benefits Assistance

We streamline the process of accessing essential programs like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), helping you navigate and secure the benefits you need with ease and confidence.

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Healthy Aging

We offer a dynamic blend of senior wellness workshops, including group discussions, skill building, assertiveness training, and exercise sessions. These workshops empower our seniors to build a healthier, more active lifestyle.

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Caregiver Support

Learn about dedicated plans like Family Caregiver Support Program and Relative Care Program, providing essential resources, respite, and guidance to ease the caregiving journey. 

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In-Home Support

Tailored to enhance living at home, our in-home support includes CHOICES, OPTIONS for Community Living, and the Homemaker Title III Program, providing comprehensive assistance for a comfortable and independent home life.

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Transportation Services

Facilitating mobility and independence, our transportation services, including MyRide and specialized nutrition transportation, ensure seniors have reliable, accessible options for their travel needs.

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Elder Rights

Our comprehensive elder care includes legal assistance, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and Public Guardian services, ensuring seniors receive respectful, informed, and compassionate care

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Nutritional Programs

Prioritizing nutritional health, we offer both congregate meal programs for social dining experiences and home delivered meals for convenience, ensuring access to balanced, nourishing meals for every senior.

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How it Works

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Discuss your needs with us.

Once we connect, we'll have a detailed conversation about your specific needs and preferences. This chat helps us understand exactly how we can assist you or your loved ones in the best possible way.

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Receive the resources you need.

After our chat, we'll provide you with a tailored package of resources and services. Whether it's in-home care, nutritional advice, social activity schedules, or healthcare navigation, we've got you covered.

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Follow up with our team

Your journey doesn't end there! We believe in ongoing support. Our team will check in with you regularly to ensure the resources are meeting your needs and to make any necessary adjustments.

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Who We Serve

At the Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability, we are dedicated to serving a diverse and vibrant community across ten counties: Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea, and Sequatchie. Our commitment is to individuals who are aging or living with disabilities in these regions, ensuring they have access to the highest quality of life possible.

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Bradley

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Grundy

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Hamilton

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Marion

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McMinn

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Meigs

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Polk

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Rhea

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For the Latest News and Updates

Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability

The goal of Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability is to advocate for and to strive to achieve a system of services that allows older persons and persons with disabilities the opportunity for an independent and productive lifespan. This is accomplished through three primary areas of emphasis: Advocacy, Service, and Planning. Serving Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea, and Sequatchie Counties.
Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability1 month ago
Today is all about identifying and reducing stress factors in your life.

Why Is National Stress Awareness Day Important? You live only once! When you realize that you live only once, you realize that stressing about situations that you have no control over will do you no good. Instead, it’s better to not think about it too much and go with the flow.

Differentiating between good and bad stress is crucially important for a healthy life.
Take time each day to relax, refresh and renew!
Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability1 month ago
Remember to set your clocks back on Sunday, November 3, 2024, as Daylight Saving Time Ends! 2:00 am is when Standard time begins. Clocks are changed back 1 hour to 1 am local standard time.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier than the day before. There will be more light in the morning and less light in the evening.

Enjoy waking up to the morning light of a new day!
Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability1 month ago
National Family Caregivers Month – celebrated each November — is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country.

The 2024 National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) theme is I Care…

Celebrating Family Caregivers during NFCM enables all of us to:
- Raise awareness of family caregiver issues
- Celebrate the efforts of family caregivers
- Educate family caregivers about self-identification
- Increase support for family caregivers
- Reduce feelings of isolation

Take a moment to recognize the Family Caregivers in our lives.

#NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #NFCMonth #familycaregivers
Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability1 month ago
Check out some more awesome pumpkins!!! Bradley-Cleveland Senior Activity Center
Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability1 month ago
DRUM ROLL PLEASE.........

Congratulations to the Sequatchie County Senior Center's pumpkin
"HALLOWEEN WITCH"
for coming in FIRST among all the pumpkins submitted for the
First Annual SCFP Pumpkin Decorating Contest!

Thanks to all the Centers that participated! We will being sharing all of the other pumpkins throughout the day.

Have a safe and happy Halloween!