Call on President Donald Trump’s Action to Protect Seniors with Diabetes
May 26, 2020
Washington, D.C. – MR. CANTRELL: Thank you, Operator. Good morning everyone, and thank you for joining today’s briefing by senior administration officials on the President’s latest action to reduce healthcare costs.
Today’s briefing will be conducted by Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Seema Verma and Assistant to the President and Senior Counselor Kellyanne Conway.
Middle Tennessee United Methodist Churches Reach Out to Older Adult Population during Coronavirus Pandemic
April 8, 2020
Nashville, TN – While much of the state has shut down during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Middle Tennessee United Methodist churches are actively responding to the needs of the most vulnerable population — older adults.
“Today, it is more critical than ever that we continue our advocacy work as church leaders in older adult ministry while ensuring that vital needs of older adults are being met in financial assistance, food and meals security, transportation, and spiritual well-being,” said Dr. Richard H. Gentzler, Jr., director, ENCORE Ministry of the Tennessee Conference of The United Methodist Church.
Middle Tennessee United Methodist Churches step up to help older adults with food, meals, etc, during the Coronavirus crisis.
AAA: Addressing Changes in Driving Comfort Early Can Keep Older Adults Driving Safer, Longer
November 11, 2019
Nashville, TN – AAA says older adults with discomfort or low confidence while driving are adjusting their driving patterns to avoid driving at night, on the freeway, in afternoon rush hour traffic, or in unfamiliar areas, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Some of the self-regulated changes older drivers make can be unnecessary and do not always improve safety. In order to extend their mobility and reduce risk on the road, AAA recommends older drivers consult a healthcare professional when feelings of driving discomfort arise.
Lack of comfort or confidence on the road can cause older adults to make unnecessary changes or reduce their driving. (AAA)
Consumer Affairs Offers ID Theft Prevention Tips for Seniors
December 19, 2015
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Consumer Affairs Division is warning senior adults to be diligent in avoiding scams.
Tennesseans are encouraged to take time during holiday visits to ensure senior relatives and neighbors are equipped to protect themselves against identity fraud.
Better Business Bureau reports Medical Alert Scam Targets Middle Tennessee Seniors Citizens
July 12, 2013
Nashville, TN – Senior Citizens in the Middle Tennessee Area keep getting those annoying “robocalls” that they just know has to be a scam according to the Better Business Bureau. The voice implies that somebody, a doctor or maybe their children, signed them up for a medical alert system.
It’s all free, the recording implies, “And everything is ready to be sent to your home.”
Consumers report if you call the number back, it says the number is not in service.
The Medical Alert System scam is in full swing in Middle Tennessee, as well as other states including New York, Texas, Michigan, Wisconsin and Kentucky. [Read more]
Consumer Reports Looks at Risky Drivers; Names Best Car Choices for Teens & Seniors
September 1, 2012
Yonkers, NY – While they stand at opposite ends of the demographic spectrum, and both groups include many good drivers, statistics show that overall teenagers and older drivers are involved in far more crashes and highway fatalities than any other age group, according to a special report by Consumer Reports.
For its latest investigation, Consumer Reports reviewed government and industry data. Mile for mile, the crash rate for drivers ages 16 and 17, for example, is almost nine times as high as that for middle-aged drivers. People 80 and older are involved in 5.5 times as many fatal crashes per mile driven as middle-aged drivers. [Read more]
Consumers Cautious with Stagnant Job Market
July 13, 2011
Consumer sentiment up slightly in July, but remains negative overall
Yonkers, NY – Increasing financial troubles for consumers and a weak retail outlook persisted this month. Consumer sentiment remained in negative territory as a stagnant job market is keeping consumers cautious about spending, according to the Consumer Reports Index July report.
The Consumer Sentiment Index, which measures how consumers are feeling financially when compared with a year ago, rose slightly to 48.5 from the previous month’s index, but it continues to lag in negative territory. Senior citizens and households earning less than $50,000 have the weakest consumer sentiment. Northeastern states had the most improved sentiment, but were still negative at 48.1. [Read more]
Lawmakers wrapping up 2010 legislative session approve legislation to protect seniors from abuse
June 7, 2010
Effort to create a Cabinet-level Department on Aging fails
Nashville, TN – Tennessee lawmakers this year adopted legislation to protect seniors from abuse and scams, but stopped short of consolidating dozens of programs for the elderly scattered across 23 state departments and agencies.
As the 2010 legislative session wound toward a close, lawmakers unanimously approved a bill seeking to protect seniors and others from abuse by health care providers. The Senate sent the governor the Elderly and Disabled Adults Protection Act (SB2297/HB2284) on a 27-0 vote on Thursday.
The Tennessee Senate
