Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
Jim Shulman, Executive Director
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The following links are provided for your information only. The Tennessee Commission on Aging is not responsible for information on any of the sites listed. You should consult trained medical and health professionals for an accurate diagnosis and assessment of need.
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Alzheimer's Agencies Caregivers
Financial Planning Fraud against the elderly
Legal Issues and Help State and National Resources
Personal Stories Online Support Groups
Research and Treatment Nursing Homes
Alzheimer's Agencies in Tennessee
Check with your local Alzheimer's Association for more information about
how to register for "Safe Return." There may be fees charged, but you can ask about financial
assistance.
Below are the various Alzheimer's Association Chapters in the state of Tennessee
Eastern Tennessee Chapter
2200 Sutherland Avenue Portland Building
Suite H 102
KNOXVILLE , TN - 37919
Phone 1: (865) 544-6288
Phone 2:
800 :
Fax : (865) 544-6249
www.alz.org/tn
Northeast Tennessee Chapter
207 N. Boone Street
Suite 1500
JOHNSON CITY, TN - 37604
Phone 1: (423) 928-4080
Fax : (423) 928-1152
www.alz.org/altn
Mid South Chapter
4004 Hillsboro Pike
Suite 219B
NASHVILLE , TN - 37215
Phone 1: (615) 292-4938
Phone 2: (800) 876-8098
Fax : (615) 386-9768
www.alz.org/altn
Southeast Tennessee Chapter
735 Broad Street
Suite 300
CHATTANOOGA , TN - 37402
Phone 1: (423) 265-3600
Phone 2:(800) 616-1922
Fax : (423) 265-3611
Highlands Rim Regional Office
201 West Lincoln Street
Tullahoma, TN 37388
Helpline(s):
Phone 1:(800) 966-1114
Phone 2: (931) 455-3345
Fax: (931) 455-5396
www.alz.org/altn
West Tennessee Regional Office
326 Ellsworth Avenue
Memphis, TN 38112
Phone: (901) 565-0011
Fax: (901) 565-9550
www.alz.org/altn
Phone numbers to other important agencies
Alzheimer's Disease Family Support Group
Clarksville.....(931) 647-0269
Murfreesboro.....(800) 876-7093
Meharry Memory Disorders Clinic -
(615) 327-5663
Memory Works -
256-4466
Mental Health Association of Middle TN -
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Nursing Homes - Government information sites
Nursing Home Compare
- This tool provides detailed information about the performance of Medicare and Medicaid certified
nursing homes throughout the country.
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Financial Planning
Benefits Checkup
Comparing nursing homes
The Alzheimer's Health Assistance Foundation
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Social Security Information
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Fraud and financial exploitation against the elderly
Click here
to submit an online complaint about a business or organization
Consumer Response Center
Federal Trade Commission
Washington, DC 20580
(202) FTC-HELP (382-4357); TDD: (202) 326-2502
They Can't Hang Up - National Consumers League
National Consumers League
1701 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 835-3323
The National Consumers League
and the American Association of Retired Persons
conducted research on telemarketing fraud targeting the elderly. Brochures are
available from this site.
The Administration on Aging (AoA)
AOA is dedicated to promoting consumer awareness, preventing elder
victimization, and working to implement community partnerships to prevent
Medicare and Medicaid fraud, error, and abuse. By informing and training
senior volunteers, aging network personnel, and health care providers,
AoA wants to make older Americans and their advocates better health care
consumers.
Tennessee Attorney General
The attorney general is the chief legal officer of the state. Through his
staff, he represents the interests of the state in a variety of areas.
The attorney general prosecutes all criminal
cases in the appellate courts and exercises original prosecutorial powers
in the areas of securities and state contract fraud. The attorney general
has the authority to institute ouster proceedings and civil actions
for antitrust violations, consumer fraud and environmental enforcement
Division of Consumer Affairs
State of Tennessee Consumer Protection Office
David McCollum, Director
Division of Consumer
5th Floor
500 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243-0600
615-741-4737
Toll free in TN: 1-800-342-8385
Fax: 615-532-4994
Elder Abuse and Fraud
Aging Parents and Adult Children Together (A/PACT)
Internet Fraud Complaint Center
Health Fraud
Elder Abuse Resources
FBI
Health fraud and the elderly
Quackwatch - an extensive list of scams and fraud alerts
Consumer Fraud - Identity theft
Click here for additional warnings.
Consumer Protection for the Elderly - extensive lists of links
Elder Fraud -
Tips for Seniors regarding fraud
Tips on Telemarketing fraud - informative site!
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Legal Services
Legal Aid Societies of Tennessee
This site has phone numbers and addresses for Legal Aid offices throughout Tennessee
Tennessee Elder Law Hotline
Hotline for legal information and referral
Southeast Tennessee Legal
Services
414 McCallie Ave.
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Hotline Hours: 9-12; 1-4,
EST
800-836-0128
423-756-0128
Tennessee Bar Association
Elder Law
Tennessee Bar
Association
221 Fourth Avenue North
Suite 400
Nashville, Tennessee 37219
Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services
This site has information about available legal services county by county in the State of Tennessee
Administration On Aging - good information! Top of page
State and National Agencies
Click the link or use phone number
What you'll find
Disability Resources
The DRM Regional Resources Directory
Tennessee Access Center
Assistive living technology - Equipment and devices
Tennessee Commission on Aging(TCA)
State agency on aging
Tennessee Commission on Aging resources
Search on health facilities; check on training
Tennessee Area Agencies on Aging and Disability
Agencies throughout the state of Tennessee
Tennessee Council of Developmental Disabilities
This site has a travel grant program to assist people who want to attend meetings or seminars.
Tennessee Long-term Care Information and Assistance
1-866-TENNOPT or 1-866-836-6678
Tennessee Health Information
Services for Veterans
Tennessee Health Information
Information on support services and providers
Tennessee Mental Health Department
Information and resources. Statewide drop-in centers
Tennessee Property Tax Relief
Property tax relief for senior citizens in Tennessee
Tennessee Tax Forms
Download state tax forms
Tennessee Unclaimed Property
Check for unclaimed property
Tennessee Vital Records
Request records such as birth/death certificates, marriage licences, etc.
AARP - Senior issues
Resources and Services for Seniors
ADEAR
Alzheimer's Disease information and referral, publications, clinical trials, caregiver guides
Alzheimer's Association
Middle Tennessee chapter
Some financial assistance available!
Benefits Checkup
Helps find programs for seniors that may pay some of the costs of prescription drugs, health care etc.
Administration on Aging(AOA)
Helpful information mature adults
Council on Aging
Information and Referral in Nashville
Elder Web
Information for and about senior citizens
Long Term Care Insurance
For Federal Employees, including postal workers and annuitants
Medline Plus Health Info
NIH - National Library of Medicine/Latest therapies and research
National Alzheimer's Association
Information on Alzheimer's Disease
National Family Caregivers Association
Information regarding caregiver concerns and needs
National Institutes of Health
The latest information and resources on Alzheimer's disease
Presciption For Safety
Information on medications and their effects.
Washington University at St. Louis
Alzheimer's Disease research information
The American Health Assurance - Financial Assistance
Financial assistance for qualified households
The American Health Assurance - FAQ
FAQ - frequently asked questions
UCLA - Memory and Aging Research Center - UCLA
Answers some common questions and has pictures of the brain and progression of Alzheimer's Disease
Web MD
Health information, live chat and message boards
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Personal Reports om Alzheimer's Disease
Families dealing with Alzheimer's
Personal Homepages
A day-to-day diary
Books on personal experiences
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Online Support Groups - where you can talk about it!
Forum on Alzheimer's Disease
Online Health Board
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Governor Bill Haslam
