AgeWell Middle Tennessee

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3511 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN, United States

EIN Number: 62-1867122

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Phone: 615-353-4235

Hours: Closed

Mon 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EST)

Tue 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EST)

Wed 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EST)

Thu 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EST)

Fri 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EST)

Sat Closed

Sun Closed

Website: http://www.agewelltn.org

Email: info@agewelltn.org

NTEE Code: P81: Senior Centers

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

AgeWell Middle TN champions informed and positive aging and serves as the area's catalyst for collaborative solutions.

VISION - GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS

We believe that as more of us live longer, we have an exciting opportunity to reimagine our community to ensure we can age well. We are committed to embracing aging and enhancing community by being a trusted resource, a catalyst for solutions to unmet needs and a champion for older adults.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

Caregiver Education, Support & Information/Referral & Directory of Services AgeWell provides trusted information on healthcare, housing, transportation, help at home, and more. We offer four critical resource guidebooks and community education. • The Directory of Services for Older Adults - the only comprehensive, impartial resource guide for older adults in Middle TN, the 22nd edition was published in January 2023 and 20,000+ copies distributed. • Aging & Caring: A Guide for Families and Caregivers - designed to help individuals who are embarking on the caregiving journey think through important issues with their aging loved one(s). • Empowering Grandparents: A Guide for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - offers vital information and support for grandparents caring for grandchildren. • Preparing and Planning for Life's Final Chapter - contains practical considerations for end-of-life care options, and guidance on communicating with doctors, family members, and friends. Elder Abuse & Scam Prevention AgeWell continues to host meetings of the Middle TN Elder Watch, the local affiliate of the Tennessee Vulnerable Adults Coalition. In 2016, members helped create, print, and distribute hundreds of “pocket guides” for medical, financial, and law enforcement professionals. AgeWell also continues the “Scam of the Month” email blast, reaching over a thousand seniors and professionals each month. Older adults are very concerned about being the victim of a scam, so AgeWell has updated our scam prevention brochure and conducts community education across Middle Tennessee. Sage Awards AgeWell's vision is a community where the wisdom, knowledge, skills, and experience of older adults are respected and valued. One way we live out this vision is by honoring older adults with AgeWell's Sage Awards. These outstanding individuals and couples are nominated by peers because they have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to improving the quality of life in their community. Livable Communities As a catalyst for innovative solutions and advocate for older adults, we have been engaging with universities, nonprofits, government agencies, and faith communities to advance creative solutions for the affordable housing crisis. We're pleased to report that after working with Mayor Cooper's affordable housing team and other community advocates, Nashville has allocated funding to create and launch a home-sharing pilot program in 2023. Intergenerational home sharing matches older homeowners who have a spare bedroom with graduate students (or other adults) who need affordable rent. Rent can be an important source of supplemental income for older homeowners, and shared living fosters intergenerational and often intercultural connections. The long-term goal is to create a more age-friendly community that brings generations together to reduce isolation and improve economic security. Eldercare Initiative for Employers Caregivers in today's health and economic crisis are either working from home or unemployed and caring for children and/or aging relatives. The number of caregivers of older adults in the U.S. has increased by 10 million over the past five years. Tennessee ranks 49th in the country for family caregiver support (Caring.com Best and Worst Family Caregiver Rankings). This abysmal ranking underscores the need for better policies and practices that ease the burden on Middle Tennessee caregivers. AgeWell is responding to this need through Eldercare Coach, a social enterprise that helps local businesses assess employees' caregiving needs and offers employees online resources, group training/Lunch and Learn, discussions, and personalized 'care coach' phone consultations for emotional support and resource navigation assistance. We officially launched Eldercare Coach in 2022.

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Services Offered

  • Elder Abuse Services
  • Independent & Supportive Senior Housing
  • Information/Referrals
  • Senior Services & Programs
  • Senior Support Education & Training

Populations Served

  • Adults
  • Caregivers
  • Families
  • Seniors

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