AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES
The Greater Nashville Regional Council is part of a nationwide network that serves the needs of older adults, and adults with disabilities. GNRC offers a direct connection to services available to older adults and adults with disabilities in the Middle Tennessee area. With one phone call, we can assess the specific needs of an individual and provide a range of options that allow older or disabled adults to choose the support they need to protect their quality of life.
Aging and Disability Planning, Coordination, and Quality Assurance
The primary purpose of the Aging and Disability Services department is to coordinate the delivery of services and programs which promote an environment conducive to enhancing the quality of life of the region’s older population. Many of the services may be available at little or no cost depending on age, needs, and income. GNRC’s team has an in-depth understanding of eligibility requirements for the various services available and able to evaluate all the options that are best for each client.
Sara Fowler Director 615.880.3902 sfolwer@gnrc.org
Information and Assistance Program GNRC provides a telephone hotline to serve as a Single Point of Entry for consumers across Middle Tennessee seeking information and assistance for long- term care and services. GNRC’s Information and Assistance (I&A) Program maintains a resource database of aging services across the region which is used by in-house specialists who help educate current and prospective clients about available programs. The I&A staff conducts initial screenings to determine the potential qualification and eligibility for programs funded by state and federal grants. Medicare Counseling and Information GNRC provides information, education, and counseling to Middle Tennessee consumers interested in the benefits of the federally funded Medicare program through its State Health Insurance Program (SHIP). GNRC staff work with state partners and volunteers to offer unbiased, objective information free of cost to Medicare beneficiaries and to the community at large. In addition the GNRC, under contract to implement Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) funding, conducts outreach to targeted zip codes in Davidson and Montgomery Counties to assist eligible Medicare beneficiaries in applying for Medicare Savings Programs.
Diane Schlaufman Program Manager 615.880.3903 dschlaufman@gnrc.org
Christine Mather Senior Counselor 615.862.8835 amather@gnrc.org
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