Tag Archives: Area Agency on Aging and Disability

The Fentress County Senior Citizens Center has been named the UCHRA’s Area Agency of Aging and Disabilities Provider of the Year. Senior Center Director Kelly Young said this award was one of her biggest goals when she took over. She said she attributes the award to her outstanding staff and immense community support. “Some people think that the senior center ... Read More »

At least 44 percent of senior citizens feel lonely during the Christmas season. Agency on Aging & Disability Director Holly Williams said it’s important that each of us remember our elderly neighbors as Christmas draws near. Williams said it can help to encourage seniors close to you to be more social. “I think first and foremost, having a thoughtful and ... Read More »

Fentress and Cannon County Senior Centers will resume congregant meals starting July 1st. UCDD Area Agency on Aging and Disability Director Holly Williams said this is likely the beginning of more sites opening with other counties exploring the option. “We anticipate as other sites feel more comfortable doing so that they will be reopening for seniors to come and enjoy ... Read More »

Telehealth services are expanding to eight low income senior housing complexes across the Upper Cumberland. UCDD’s Area Agency on Aging and Disability and the Cumberland Regional Development Corporation are partnering to make it happen. Agency Director Holly Williams said Cookeville’s Laurel Creek is the first location taking advantage. “Many of the seniors were not following up with their physician visits ... Read More »

Home bound residents in the Upper Cumberland can soon be COVID vaccinated from their residence. UCDD’s Area Agency on Aging and Disability plan to offer the service in the coming weeks. Director Holly Williams said the agency is aware of a number of residents that  are not vaccinated and can not utilize transportation. “If you have individuals in your communities ... Read More »

Several counties have submitted reopening plans for local senior centers to the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency. Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) Director Holly Williams said the agency is reviewing the plans and providing recommendations on how to open safely. “Being able to reopen the centers when they can at a safe time is very important,” Williams said. ... Read More »

The Americans with Disabilities Act turned 30 this month. President George H.W. Bush signed the bill into law on July 26, 1990. Holly Williams is the Director of Area Agency on Aging and Disability with the UCDD. She said the law has been a game changer. “The impact that the Americans with Disabilities Act has had,” Williams said, “has made ... Read More »

Meal deliveries to seniors across the Upper Cumberland have increased by almost 50 percent since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Director of the Area Agency on Aging Holly Williams said the Upper Cumberland Development District can handle the increase demand with extra funding from the federal government. “We have received some additional funding through the Families First Act,” Williams said. “That ... Read More »