Council on Aging of Greater Nashville DBA AgeWell Middle Tennessee
Programs
Budget
$255,000.00
Description
RESET - Raising Economic Security to Enjoy Thriving - is an innovative, collaborative program designed to support aging in place, boost financial security and reduce barriers to accessing financial empowerment services. It draws upon the strengths and successful outcomes of five established local organizations - AgeWell, United Way's Financial Empowerment Center, FiftyForward, Needlink Nashville and TN Justice Center by linking their programs through a shared, closed-loop data and referral system, creating a network to better serve older Nashvillians (50 years and older) and help them age in place by streamlining application processes for multiple benefit programs, providing better access to free financial counseling and assistance in accessing sources of supplemental income.
RESET was created through a six month planning process in 2023 led by AgeWell and United Way with input from older adults, nonprofits, Metro Nashville and faith communities. The program launched in 2024.
Beneficiaries
Older Adults
Women and girls
Economically disadvantaged people
Program Areas Served
Davidson County
$255,000.00
Description
RESET - Raising Economic Security to Enjoy Thriving - is an innovative, collaborative program designed to support aging in place, boost financial security and reduce barriers to accessing financial empowerment services. It draws upon the strengths and successful outcomes of five established local organizations - AgeWell, United Way's Financial Empowerment Center, FiftyForward, Needlink Nashville and TN Justice Center by linking their programs through a shared, closed-loop data and referral system, creating a network to better serve older Nashvillians (50 years and older) and help them age in place by streamlining application processes for multiple benefit programs, providing better access to free financial counseling and assistance in accessing sources of supplemental income.
RESET was created through a six month planning process in 2023 led by AgeWell and United Way with input from older adults, nonprofits, Metro Nashville and faith communities. The program launched in 2024.
Beneficiaries
Older Adults
Women and girls
Economically disadvantaged people
Program Areas Served
Davidson County
Budget
$20,000.00
Description
AgeWell is pleased to partner with organizations across the state and lead the Tennessee Coalition for Better Aging (TCBA). TCBA promotes the general welfare of older Tennesseans and their families through partnerships that mobilize resources to educate and advocate for important policies and programs. AgeWell Executive Director, Grace Smith, and board member, Dr. Jim Powers, serve as TCBA Co-Chairs.
In Spring 2021, TCBA hosted three virtual meetings and launched an advocacy campaign to Reimagine Long Term Services and Supports in Tennessee. Our collective efforts have led to increased state investments in home and community-based services, more support for Grandparents raising grandchildren, and elevating the TN Commission on Aging & Disability to cabinet level through the merged Dept. of Disability & Aging. To learn more & join in our collaborative advocacy, please visit TCBA's website https://www.coalitionforbetteraging.com/
Program Successes
In June 2021, TCBA sent recommendations to TennCare which helped inform their application for federal ARPA funds for HCBS.
In April 2022, following conversations with TCBA leadership, the TN Comptroller's Office updated their Senior Long-Term Care in TN report providing trends and options for state leaders.
Following the TN Comptroller's report and advocacy by TCBA, the state invested an additional $30 million in HCBS to expand Choices Group 3 and OPTIONS programs.
In October 2023, TCBA leadership met with Gov. Lee's staff about restructuring aging and disability at the state level. The following week, the state announced plans to move TCAD to DIDD and create a new and improved department. We continued to meet with the administration and legislators, and are pleased to report Gov. Lee signed the Tennessee Disability and Aging Act, legislation that merges DIDD and TCAD, creating a new Department of Disability and Aging (DDA) on April 11, 2024.
Beneficiaries
General Public
Older Adults
Program Areas Served
Tennessee
$20,000.00
Description
AgeWell is pleased to partner with organizations across the state and lead the Tennessee Coalition for Better Aging (TCBA). TCBA promotes the general welfare of older Tennesseans and their families through partnerships that mobilize resources to educate and advocate for important policies and programs. AgeWell Executive Director, Grace Smith, and board member, Dr. Jim Powers, serve as TCBA Co-Chairs.
In Spring 2021, TCBA hosted three virtual meetings and launched an advocacy campaign to Reimagine Long Term Services and Supports in Tennessee. Our collective efforts have led to increased state investments in home and community-based services, more support for Grandparents raising grandchildren, and elevating the TN Commission on Aging & Disability to cabinet level through the merged Dept. of Disability & Aging. To learn more & join in our collaborative advocacy, please visit TCBA's website https://www.coalitionforbetteraging.com/
Program Successes
In June 2021, TCBA sent recommendations to TennCare which helped inform their application for federal ARPA funds for HCBS.
In April 2022, following conversations with TCBA leadership, the TN Comptroller's Office updated their Senior Long-Term Care in TN report providing trends and options for state leaders.
Following the TN Comptroller's report and advocacy by TCBA, the state invested an additional $30 million in HCBS to expand Choices Group 3 and OPTIONS programs.
In October 2023, TCBA leadership met with Gov. Lee's staff about restructuring aging and disability at the state level. The following week, the state announced plans to move TCAD to DIDD and create a new and improved department. We continued to meet with the administration and legislators, and are pleased to report Gov. Lee signed the Tennessee Disability and Aging Act, legislation that merges DIDD and TCAD, creating a new Department of Disability and Aging (DDA) on April 11, 2024.
Beneficiaries
General Public
Older Adults
Program Areas Served
Tennessee
Budget
$80,000.00
Description
AgeWell provides trusted information on healthcare, housing, transportation, help at home, and more. We offer four critical resource guidebooks and community education.
• The Directory of Services for Older Adults - the only comprehensive, impartial resource guide for older adults in Middle TN, the 23rd edition will be published in January 2025 and 27,000 copies distributed.
• Aging & Caring: A Guide for Families and Caregivers - designed to help individuals who are embarking on the caregiving journey think through important issues with their aging loved one(s).
• Empowering Grandparents: A Guide for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - offers vital information and support for grandparents caring for grandchildren.
• Preparing and Planning for Life's Final Chapter - contains practical considerations for end-of-life care options, and guidance on communicating with doctors, family members, and friends.
Beneficiaries
Older Adults
Caregivers
Grandparents
Program Areas Served
Middle TN
$80,000.00
Description
AgeWell provides trusted information on healthcare, housing, transportation, help at home, and more. We offer four critical resource guidebooks and community education.
• The Directory of Services for Older Adults - the only comprehensive, impartial resource guide for older adults in Middle TN, the 23rd edition will be published in January 2025 and 27,000 copies distributed.
• Aging & Caring: A Guide for Families and Caregivers - designed to help individuals who are embarking on the caregiving journey think through important issues with their aging loved one(s).
• Empowering Grandparents: A Guide for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - offers vital information and support for grandparents caring for grandchildren.
• Preparing and Planning for Life's Final Chapter - contains practical considerations for end-of-life care options, and guidance on communicating with doctors, family members, and friends.
Beneficiaries
Older Adults
Caregivers
Grandparents
Program Areas Served
Middle TN
Budget
$45,000.00
Description
On a daily basis, we receive calls from older adults and caregivers who struggle with questions about housing, in-home care, benefit programs, medical costs, caregiving decisions, transportation and countless other topics. Our expert staff helps older adults and caregivers navigate these challenges with empathy, knowledge, and care. Our Helpline is available Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Beneficiaries
General Public
Older Adults
Caregivers
Program Areas Served
Middle TN
$45,000.00
Description
On a daily basis, we receive calls from older adults and caregivers who struggle with questions about housing, in-home care, benefit programs, medical costs, caregiving decisions, transportation and countless other topics. Our expert staff helps older adults and caregivers navigate these challenges with empathy, knowledge, and care. Our Helpline is available Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Beneficiaries
General Public
Older Adults
Caregivers
Program Areas Served
Middle TN
Budget
$150,000.00
Description
Eldercare Coach is a turnkey solution for anyone caring for an aging loved one, and for employers and organizations who want to support their caregiving employees, members and/or clients.
We help family caregivers by providing trusted information, decision support tools and educational resources through an easy to use website, along with pre-scheduled 30-minute phone consultations with a geriatric care professional. We're passionate about making it easy to get personalized and practical guidance, and we never promote, endorse or sell any type of product or service.
We help employers and organizations support their caregiving employees, clients and/or members by providing a turnkey solution that offers trusted information, expert guidance and personalized support. We partner with you to support family caregivers where they are, helping them learn about eldercare, determine their best care options and connect with the community resources they need.
https://www.eldercarecoach.org/
Beneficiaries
Older Adults
Caregivers
Program Areas Served
Middle TN
$150,000.00
Description
Eldercare Coach is a turnkey solution for anyone caring for an aging loved one, and for employers and organizations who want to support their caregiving employees, members and/or clients.
We help family caregivers by providing trusted information, decision support tools and educational resources through an easy to use website, along with pre-scheduled 30-minute phone consultations with a geriatric care professional. We're passionate about making it easy to get personalized and practical guidance, and we never promote, endorse or sell any type of product or service.
We help employers and organizations support their caregiving employees, clients and/or members by providing a turnkey solution that offers trusted information, expert guidance and personalized support. We partner with you to support family caregivers where they are, helping them learn about eldercare, determine their best care options and connect with the community resources they need.
https://www.eldercarecoach.org/
Beneficiaries
Older Adults
Caregivers
Program Areas Served
Middle TN
Budget
$50,000.00
Description
Financial exploitation is a very common form of elder abuse. According to the CDC, 1 out of 10 older adults living at home has been a victim of elder abuse (a low estimate based on the number of reports; actual prevalence is approx. 24x greater). In terms of monetary loss, older adults lose a total of $36.5 billion per year to financial exploitation and fraud.
AgeWell keeps Middle Tennesseans informed about financial scams targeting older adults through:
- Regular "Scam of the Month" email blasts
- Scam prevention brochures for older adults and caregivers, available in English and Spanish
- Presentations to older adults across middle Tennessee about how to identify and avoid scams
AgeWell also convenes the Middle TN Elder Watch to share information and foster collaboration among agencies working to prevent elder abuse. Member organizations also work together to educate the public and raise awareness about elder abuse and scams.
Beneficiaries
General Public
Older Adults
Program Areas Served
Middle TN
$50,000.00
Description
Financial exploitation is a very common form of elder abuse. According to the CDC, 1 out of 10 older adults living at home has been a victim of elder abuse (a low estimate based on the number of reports; actual prevalence is approx. 24x greater). In terms of monetary loss, older adults lose a total of $36.5 billion per year to financial exploitation and fraud.
AgeWell keeps Middle Tennesseans informed about financial scams targeting older adults through:
- Regular "Scam of the Month" email blasts
- Scam prevention brochures for older adults and caregivers, available in English and Spanish
- Presentations to older adults across middle Tennessee about how to identify and avoid scams
AgeWell also convenes the Middle TN Elder Watch to share information and foster collaboration among agencies working to prevent elder abuse. Member organizations also work together to educate the public and raise awareness about elder abuse and scams.
Beneficiaries
General Public
Older Adults
Program Areas Served
Middle TN
Budget
$30,000.00
Description
AgeWell's vision is a community where the wisdom, knowledge, skills, and experience of older adults are respected and valued. One way we live out this vision is by honoring older adults with AgeWell's Sage Awards. The Sage Awards honors older adults who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to improving the quality of life in their communities and organizations that have made a significant difference in the lives of older adults in Middle Tennessee. The Sage awardees truly represent those who are "wise through reflection and experience."
The next Sage Awards - the 32nd Annual event - will be held Monday, October 21, 2024 at Franklin Marriott Cool Springs.
For more information about the event and the honorees, please visit: https://agewelltn.org/sage-awards
Beneficiaries
General Public
Older Adults
Program Areas Served
Middle TN
$30,000.00
Description
AgeWell's vision is a community where the wisdom, knowledge, skills, and experience of older adults are respected and valued. One way we live out this vision is by honoring older adults with AgeWell's Sage Awards. The Sage Awards honors older adults who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to improving the quality of life in their communities and organizations that have made a significant difference in the lives of older adults in Middle Tennessee. The Sage awardees truly represent those who are "wise through reflection and experience."
The next Sage Awards - the 32nd Annual event - will be held Monday, October 21, 2024 at Franklin Marriott Cool Springs.
For more information about the event and the honorees, please visit: https://agewelltn.org/sage-awards
Beneficiaries
General Public
Older Adults
Program Areas Served
Middle TN
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| As more than 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day and over 42 million Americans provide care for aging loved ones, there are growing demands on nonprofits including ours. AgeWell is at a critical juncture of building infrastructure through staffing, volunteer engagement and technology upgrades. The Executive Director and the Board have been working together to strengthen infrastructure and raise funds so that AgeWell can support more older adults and caregivers and drive collaborative solutions for unmet needs. After participating in CNM's Innovation Catalyst program, we launched a new social enterprise - Eldercare Coach - to support employers and working caregivers. While many employers recognize the need for childcare, many aren't aware of how many employees are juggling work and eldercare. AgeWell encourages employers and congregations to explore partnering with AgeWell to improve education and support for family caregivers. Another challenge is that many older adults are struggling to live on fixed incomes and they call AgeWell for help. That's why we're launching a new collaborative program called RESET - Raising Economic Security to Enjoy Thriving. We want to make it easier for older adults to access financial counseling, benefit enrollment assistance and referral to supplemental income opportunities. This collective impact initiative needs additional investment to fund AgeWell's backbone role, our partners providing services and program marketing. We invite you to support our work in launching these solutions. In the words of Helen Keller, 'Alone we can do so little. Together, we can do so much.' |
