AGING + DI SABI L I T Y SERV ICES
GNRC’s Aging and Disability Services empower older adults and adults with physical disabilities to maintain a high quality of life in their homes and communities for as long as possible by providing them with information and supports.
Information and Assistance GNRC’s Information and Assistance Helpline offers easy access to information about resources available in the region for various needs and challenges faced by older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers. 7,500+ Middle Tennesseans received information or screening services. Medicare Counseling Through the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (TNSHIP), GNRC provides Medicare beneficiaries with the resources they need to make informed decisions about Medicare that optimize their access to care and benefits. 19,000+ Individuals received assistance with Medicare. Caregiver Support The National Family Caregiver Support Program is focused on preventing burn-out and social isolation for caregivers of older adults through the provision of respite services. 200+ Caregivers received over 20,000 hours of relief.
In-Home Services The Options for Community Living program provides a connection to services that assist older adults and adults with physical disabilities with everyday activities.
43K+
Collective hours of in-home services provided to 429 individuals.
Meal Programs Through nutrition programs, GNRC provides balanced meals to older adults with nutritional risk. These meals are delivered to individuals’ homes by trained volunteers or shared among peers in congregate settings. 630K+ Meals provided to more than 4,000 older adults. Long-Term Care Services Through TennCare’s CHOICES intake program, GNRC assists individuals who require nursing home-level care to remain at home with the needed supports as appropriate.
1,000+
Individuals assisted through the CHOICES intake process.
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