# Senior Helpline Help - Tennessee ## National Senior Helpline Resources - **Eldercare Locator** - **Website:** [https://eldercare.acl.gov](https://eldercare.acl.gov/) - **Phone:** 1-800-677-1116 - **Description:** A nationwide service connecting older adults and caregivers to local resources such as transportation, housing, and health services. - **AARP Foundation** - **Website:** [https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/](https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/) - **Phone:** 1-888-687-2277 - **Description:** Provides assistance with senior issues including social services, benefits, and advocacy. - **National Council on Aging (NCOA)** - **Website:** [https://www.ncoa.org](https://www.ncoa.org/) - **Description:** Offers resources for financial security, health, and social connection for older adults. ## Statewide Senior Support - **Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD)** - **Phone:** 1-615-741-2056 or 1-866-836-6678 (Toll-Free) - **Website:** [https://www.tn.gov/aging](https://www.tn.gov/aging) - **Description:** Oversees programs for seniors, including caregiver support, nutrition services, and elder abuse prevention. - **Area Agencies on Aging and Disability (AAADs)** - **Phone:** 1-866-836-6678 - **Website:** [https://www.tn.gov/aging/area-agencies-on-aging.html](https://www.tn.gov/aging/area-agencies-on-aging.html) - **Description:** Provides local access to senior services such as home care, legal assistance, and transportation. ## Local Senior Resources by Region/City ### Nashville - **FiftyForward** - **Phone:** (615) 743-3416 - **Website:** [https://www.fiftyforward.org](https://www.fiftyforward.org/) - **Address:** 174 Rains Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 - **Specialized Services:** Social activities, fitness classes, meal delivery, and caregiver support. ### Memphis - **Aging Commission of the Mid-South** - **Phone:** (901) 222-4111 - **Website:** [https://www.agingcommission.org](https://www.agingcommission.org/) - **Address:** 2670 Union Ave Ext., Suite 1000, Memphis, TN 38112 - **Specialized Services:** Case management, respite care, and home-delivered meals. ### Knoxville - **Knox County Office on Aging** - **Phone:** (865) 524-2786 - **Website:** [https://www.knoxseniors.org](https://www.knoxseniors.org/) - **Address:** 2247 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921 - **Specialized Services:** Transportation assistance, Medicare counseling, and senior outreach programs. ### Chattanooga - **Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability** - **Phone:** (423) 424-4256 - **Website:** [https://setaaad.org](https://setaaad.org/) - **Address:** 1000 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN 37402 - **Specialized Services:** Nutrition programs, elder rights advocacy, and in-home services. ### Jackson - **Southwest Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability** - **Phone:** (731) 668-6420 - **Website:** [https://www.swtdd.org](https://www.swtdd.org/) - **Address:** 102 E College St, Jackson, TN 38301 - **Specialized Services:** Legal aid, caregiver support, and senior health programs. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Online Tools for Seniors:** - **Senior Planet:** [https://www.seniorplanet.org](https://www.seniorplanet.org/) - **Description:** Offers technology training and virtual engagement for older adults. - **Senior Support Hotlines:** - **Phone:** 1-866-836-6678 (Tennessee Aging Helpline) - **Description:** Immediate assistance with issues such as elder abuse, benefits enrollment, and caregiving support. ## Educational and Advocacy Resources - **Senior Rights and Protections:** - **Website:** [https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/](https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/) - **Description:** Information on elder rights, financial fraud prevention, and legal protections. - **Health and Wellness Programs:** - **Website:** [https://www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging](https://www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging) - **Description:** Resources for fitness, mental health, and chronic disease management. ## Support Groups and Networks - **Local Senior Support Groups:** - **Website:** [https://www.alz.org/tn](https://www.alz.org/tn) - **Description:** Peer groups for addressing common challenges like dementia, caregiving, and aging. - **Virtual Communities:** - **Website:** [https://connect.aarp.org](https://connect.aarp.org/) - **Description:** Online spaces for socializing, learning, and sharing experiences. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability._