FiftyForward/Senior Citizens, Inc.
Programs
Budget
$502,077.00
Description
FiftyForward is an AmeriCorps Seniors grantee, engaging approximately 240 older adults annually. Volunteers are engaged in various projects throughout the community. FiftyForward AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers also serve as Foster Grandparents in Davidson County child-care centers and elementary schools, providing classroom support, mentoring, and tutoring services for children with special and exceptional needs. Foster Grandparents must meet income eligibility requirements. They receive a stipend and lunch and/or breakfast at their school site in exchange for their service. All FiftyForward's AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer projects are uniquely designed and supported to harness the time and talents of adults age 55+ and to provide them with the benefits of remaining connected to their community through service.
Beneficiaries
Seniors
Children
At-Risk Populations
Program Areas Served
Davidson and Williamson County
$502,077.00
Description
FiftyForward is an AmeriCorps Seniors grantee, engaging approximately 240 older adults annually. Volunteers are engaged in various projects throughout the community. FiftyForward AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers also serve as Foster Grandparents in Davidson County child-care centers and elementary schools, providing classroom support, mentoring, and tutoring services for children with special and exceptional needs. Foster Grandparents must meet income eligibility requirements. They receive a stipend and lunch and/or breakfast at their school site in exchange for their service. All FiftyForward's AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer projects are uniquely designed and supported to harness the time and talents of adults age 55+ and to provide them with the benefits of remaining connected to their community through service.
Beneficiaries
Seniors
Children
At-Risk Populations
Program Areas Served
Davidson and Williamson County
Budget
$1,975,000.00
Description
FiftyForward operates seven lifelong learning centers serving active adults age 50+; five centers are in Davidson County and two centers are in Williamson County. Five of FiftyForward's seven centers are accredited by the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC). In FY2023, FiftyForward centers offered approximately 13,000 events and activities for members, including instructional classes; exercise and fitness classes; and opportunities for community engagement. Some activities are available at all centers; others are unique to a specific center or community. Exercise classes range from Tai Chi, dancing, and yoga to the Silver and Fit© and SilverSneakers© Fitness Programs. Fine arts classes include oil painting, watercolor, creative writing, and songwriting. Additional classes/activities offered include technology classes, medical screenings, nutrition classes, etc. FiftyForward also offers virtual engagement opportunities with online access to classes through its membership portal.
Category
Human Services - Senior Services
Beneficiaries
Seniors
At-Risk Populations
Elderly and/or Disabled
Program Areas Served
Davidson and Williamson County
$1,975,000.00
Description
FiftyForward operates seven lifelong learning centers serving active adults age 50+; five centers are in Davidson County and two centers are in Williamson County. Five of FiftyForward's seven centers are accredited by the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC). In FY2023, FiftyForward centers offered approximately 13,000 events and activities for members, including instructional classes; exercise and fitness classes; and opportunities for community engagement. Some activities are available at all centers; others are unique to a specific center or community. Exercise classes range from Tai Chi, dancing, and yoga to the Silver and Fit© and SilverSneakers© Fitness Programs. Fine arts classes include oil painting, watercolor, creative writing, and songwriting. Additional classes/activities offered include technology classes, medical screenings, nutrition classes, etc. FiftyForward also offers virtual engagement opportunities with online access to classes through its membership portal.
Category
Human Services - Senior Services
Beneficiaries
Seniors
At-Risk Populations
Elderly and/or Disabled
Program Areas Served
Davidson and Williamson County
Budget
$644,628.00
Description
FiftyForward Supportive Care Services provides assistance for older adults and their caregivers. Services include: Living At Home care management (no-cost, in-home assessment to identify needs and resources, connection to programs/services, and follow up monitoring for older adults with low incomes) in Davidson and Williamson Co.; home delivered meals through FiftyForward Fresh (weekdays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas with additional meals/groceries provided to those in need on weekends); FiftyForward Conservatorship (health and/or property decision-making for individuals adjudicated by the court to no longer be able to make sound decisions); and the FiftyForward Care Team (fee-for-service, individualized care management for older adults and caregivers). Our goal is to reduce isolation and help older adults remain living independently.
Beneficiaries
Seniors
At-Risk Populations
Elderly and/or Disabled
Program Areas Served
Davidson and Williamson County
$644,628.00
Description
FiftyForward Supportive Care Services provides assistance for older adults and their caregivers. Services include: Living At Home care management (no-cost, in-home assessment to identify needs and resources, connection to programs/services, and follow up monitoring for older adults with low incomes) in Davidson and Williamson Co.; home delivered meals through FiftyForward Fresh (weekdays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas with additional meals/groceries provided to those in need on weekends); FiftyForward Conservatorship (health and/or property decision-making for individuals adjudicated by the court to no longer be able to make sound decisions); and the FiftyForward Care Team (fee-for-service, individualized care management for older adults and caregivers). Our goal is to reduce isolation and help older adults remain living independently.
Beneficiaries
Seniors
At-Risk Populations
Elderly and/or Disabled
Program Areas Served
Davidson and Williamson County
Budget
$575,983.00
Description
FiftyForward Friends Adult Day Services provides respite for caregivers and engagement for program participants, M - F (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.). A typical day offers a range of programming from cognitively stimulating activities (brain and memory games) to recreation (singing, playing games like balloon volleyball) to physical wellness (daily exercise, community outings, and dancing). Nutritious meals and snacks are served in a family-style setting to assure that program participants have high-quality nutrition access and fellowship opportunities. All participants receive health monitoring services, daily appropriate physical exercise, peer socialization, cognitive stimulation (orientation and memory retention), and small muscle coordination through crafting and other activities. Staff assist with transportation arrangements as needed. Participants make new friends and enjoy social integration and activities, and caregivers benefit from support services and resources.
Beneficiaries
Seniors
At-Risk Populations
Elderly and/or Disabled
Program Areas Served
Davidson County, Williamson County
$575,983.00
Description
FiftyForward Friends Adult Day Services provides respite for caregivers and engagement for program participants, M - F (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.). A typical day offers a range of programming from cognitively stimulating activities (brain and memory games) to recreation (singing, playing games like balloon volleyball) to physical wellness (daily exercise, community outings, and dancing). Nutritious meals and snacks are served in a family-style setting to assure that program participants have high-quality nutrition access and fellowship opportunities. All participants receive health monitoring services, daily appropriate physical exercise, peer socialization, cognitive stimulation (orientation and memory retention), and small muscle coordination through crafting and other activities. Staff assist with transportation arrangements as needed. Participants make new friends and enjoy social integration and activities, and caregivers benefit from support services and resources.
Beneficiaries
Seniors
At-Risk Populations
Elderly and/or Disabled
Program Areas Served
Davidson County, Williamson County
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| FiftyForward has provided programs and services to older adults for more than 66 years. Our mission states that we enhance and champion the lives of adults over the age of 50, and we do this with compelling and comprehensive programs. With seven lifelong learning centers, our programs are unique to the communities they serve allowing for partnerships, community involvement, and participation and growth. The agency also supports older adults who might not be able to join programs through our centers but may need support. Over the years these support programs have grown as the need has increased, to include not only FiftyForward Friends Adult Day Services and Meals on Wheels (now FiftyForward Fresh) but also our Care Management and Conservatorship programs.The FiftyForward continuum of care works to addresses the needs of older adults and through our strategic planning process we will continue to look at programs and services that best address the most important needs of older adults in Middle Tennessee. |
