Tennessee’s Coordinated Community Response Protects Seniors
June 17, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) by highlighting the impact the state’s Coordinated Community Response (CCR) has had over the last five years.
Coalition of agencies and organizations is now in its fifth year of serving vulnerable adults
How Should Older Adults Respond to Easing of Tennessee’s Safer at Home Orders
May 4, 2020
Nashville, TN – As Tennessee gradually emerges from its COVID-19 Coronavirus restrictions, the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability reminds older adults that they should continue to be vigilant about exposing themselves to the deadly COVID-19 Coronavirus.
Vulnerable Population Urged to Continue COVID-19 Coronavirus Safety Measures.
American Heart Association reports Older Adults with limited mobility may lessen Heart Problems with Activity
February 20, 2015
Dallas, TX – Older adults with limited mobility may lower their risk of heart attack and coronary death for every minute of physical activity, according to research in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
“Reducing time spent being sedentary even by engaging in low-intensity activities could have important cardiovascular benefits for older adults with mobility limitations,” said Thomas W. Buford, Ph.D., senior author of the study and director of the Health Promotion Center of the University of Florida Institute on Aging in Gainesville, Florida.
Regular daily walking reduced the risk of stroke, regardless of the pace or distance. (American Heart Association)
Tennessee Department of Health urges precautions to protect against Illness spread by Mosquito Bites
August 24, 2012
Nashville, TN – Tennessee’s Department of Health and Department of Agriculture are urging Tennesseans, including horse owners and veterinarians, to be on the alert for the re-emergence of viruses transmitted by mosquitoes.
As many states are experiencing one of the largest outbreaks of West Nile virus in recent years, Tennessee is beginning to see cases in humans and horses. In Tennessee, most human WNV cases occur in August and September, and so far this summer, there have been six human cases reported in the state.
A mosquito bites a human
Prepare Now for Winter Weather
December 2, 2011
Tennesseans Urged to Make Plans, Stock Supplies for Ice and Snow Conditions
Nashville, TN – Winter weather in Tennessee can change quickly and leave residents dealing with the dangers posed by snow, ice and sub-freezing temperatures.
As part of our ongoing efforts to encourage emergency preparedness, the Tennessee Department of Health, Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency are urging Tennesseans to prepare now to stay safe and healthy during wintry weather. [Read more]
