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The Uplands Village Retirement Community will repair and upgrade its outdoor garden through a $20,000 grant from the Pat Summitt Foundation. The Pat Summitt Foundation funds nonprofits that specialize in serving patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Uplands Village Sales and Marketing Director Trena Waldo said the funds will purchase raised beds for the campus herb garden and new outdoor lighting. ... Read More »

With Alzheimer’s cases continuing to rise, the Upper Cumberland Development District offers support for those caring for people with Alzheimer’s. Programs Manager Jeff Hodges said the Area Agency on Aging and Disability wants to help caregivers because they often do not get much of a break, and the work can be overwhelming. “Any kind of break that you can give ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Adult Abuse Coalition held the first of its new learning series, “Bits and Bites” Thursday. Committee Member Lynn Drew said the lecture highlighted information related to Alzheimer’s disease. “We feel like it’s very important to get more education and understanding out there to the community,” Drew said. “That way it kind of breaks down the stigma, and people ... Read More »