SNAP-Ed Works: Healthier Lives Through Nutrition Education
Applicants 60 and over or an individual with a disability can now call UCAAAD SNAP Benefits Coordinator, Miranda Malin, at (931) 319-7991 for free and confidential application assistance. This project is funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee. This project has been funded at least in part with Federal funds from the U.S. [...]
Legal Aid Society – 2021 Legal Priorities Survey
Every year, Legal Aid Society asks community organizations, potential clients, and others to help us determine the unmet legal needs of people in our service area. All responses are strictly confidential. Clients served in the Upper Cumberland are asked to visit the following link and complete the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WV3DBCL UCDD aims to assist community partners, [...]
AAAD to Host Free Screening of Alzheimer’s Documentary
UPPER CUMBERLAND — Join the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability and the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability for an inspiring cinematic exploration of the astounding changes that music can spark in people living with dementia. On Saturday, Nov. 7, TCAD and UCAAAD will host a free screening of the award-winning documentary Alive [...]
UCAAAD Caring Corner Video Series
The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging & Disability (UCAAAD) have announced the Caring Corner, a virtual support group for those caring for loved ones. In this video series, our knowledgeable staff share information and resources available to family caregivers and answer questions. To enroll in the Caring Corner [...]
Meal Delivery Volunteers Needed
Do you want to make a difference? Are you concerned about the needs of older and disabled people? Can you work with all types of people? Aging Services for the Upper Cumberland, Inc. is looking for people who are empathetic, caring, compassionate, and looking to give back to their community by delivering meals to people [...]
Senior & Caregiver Expo Attracts Record Number of Attendees
The Upper Cumberland Senior and Caregiver Expo held on Tuesday, October 22 at Life Church in Cookeville attracted 920 attendees, breaking the event’s attendance record from the past several years. Organized by the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (UCAAAD), a division of the Upper Cumberland Development District, the Senior and Caregiver Expo [...]