World Changers Youth To Help Seniors With Projects
A grant awarded to Putnam County will bring the World Changers Youth Camp to Cookeville to help senior citizens with small projects. Mayor Randy Porter said many senior citizens are unsure about having someone they do not know come in to do minor home repairs or projects. Porter said the World Changers can assist seniors […]
UCHRA Policy Council Approves Community Action Plan
The UCHRA Policy Council approved a new Community Action Plan Wednesday designed to address the region’s needs from a more holistic, person-centered approach. Community Services Assistant Director Jordan Herald summarized the plan for the Council. Herald said the plan focused on helping people find long term self-sustainability. “Historically, CSBG funds have helped us respond to […]
UC Seniors Invited To First Senior Prom This Weekend
Seniors from across the Upper Cumberland can enjoy a new event Saturday afternoon, the first Senior Prom. Fentress County Senior Center Director Kelly Young said the success of the center’s winter formal and the beginning of prom season last spring sparked the idea. Young said the prom gives residents the chance to stay active and […]
Pickett Reassigns Alternative Courtroom Location Due To Impact On Seniors
Pickett County Commissioners approved a resolution Monday designating the Pickett County Library’s community room as a temporary alternative courtroom for the county. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the community center has housed the courtroom since 2004. Bilbrey said that was beginning to have a negative affect on the county’s senior citizens. “The court proceedings takes […]
Upper Cumberland Senior Citizens Centers Wary Of COVID Rise
COVID cases on the rise lead to concerns amongst senior citizens groups in the Upper Cumberland. Putnam County Senior Center Director Maxine Frasier said that such concerns have led to the temporary cancellation of their volleyball class. Because it’s an activity with closer contact and less ability to wear masks, Frasier said that the decision […]
Overton County Health And Rehab Cut Ribbon On New Addition
The doors opened at Overton County Health and Rehab’s new rehab center on Friday morning. Officials from across the county gathered for the ribbon cutting before they toured the facility’s addition. Administrator Jennifer Bouldin said this addition was a blessing for an aging community. “This day is just so special we’ve been working for this… […]
Overton Executive Concered For Elder Residents
Overton County is in a state of emergency and trying to get enough generators to open multiple shelters. Four shelters in Livingston have opened at this time, but County Executive Danner said the county needs to get a shelter open in Rickman. Danner said his biggest concern are elder residents, with 2,000 to 3,000 residents […]
