PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
INFORMATION + 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 . 5000+ Individuals received meals through program partners MEAL PROGRAMS Through nutrition programs, GNRC provides balanced meals to older adults with nutritional risks. These meals are delivered to individuals’ homes by trained volunteers or shared among peers in congregate settings .
LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES Through TennCare’s CHOICES program, GNRC assists individuals with the supports they need to remain in their homes.
1000+ Individuals assisted through the CHOICES intake process
CAREGIVER SUPPORT The National Family Caregiver Support Program focuses on preventing burn-out and social isolation for caregivers of older adults through respite services.
250+ Caregivers received respite support
48 Veterans received services and assistance from loved ones or family friends PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP Public conservators are appointed by the courts to provide conservatorship to individuals who cannot safely make their own decisions regarding their person and/or property. VETERANS SERVICES GNRC facilitates access to sources of income for caregivers of veterans and for other supportive services. This program is offered in partnership with the Pennyrile Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living, and the Veterans Administration.
7600+
Middle Tennesseans received information or screening services
25,000+ Individuals received MEDICARE COUNSELING GNRC provides Medicare beneficiaries with the resources they need to make informed decisions about Medicare that optimize their access to care and benefits through the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (TNSHIP) . KEY PARTNERSHIPS In partnership with Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency, Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee, The assistance with Medicare Cumberland’s, and Metropolitan Social Services, GNRC funds transportation, legal, and ombudsman services for older adults and adults with physical disabilities. In addition, seventeen senior centers throughout the region receive funding to support additional programming and services for older adults.
66
Individuals received conservatorship services
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 . 1700+ Individuals received in-home services
1400+
Individuals received services through these partnerships
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