Two More UC Senior Centers Set To Resume In-House Meals
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 […]
UCDD Will Offer Home Bound Residents COVID Vaccinations
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 […]
Senior Centers And Affordable Housing Could Become Vaccine Sites
The Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability is working to create more COVID vaccination sites to improve access for aging populations. Director Holly Williams said senior centers and affordable housing complexes are candidates for these, “Strike sites.” “At this point, we have two senior centers in the Upper Cumberland that feel like that […]
UCHRA Reviewing Senior Center Reopening Plans
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 […]
