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.
Tennessee recognizes June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 14, 2014
Governor proclaims day in tribute to the Safety and dignity of Seniors
Nashville, TN – Each day the state’s elderly population grows, and with it, the heightened risk of abuse, neglect and financial exploitation upon this vulnerable group.
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has issued a proclamation acknowledging the day and urging Tennesseans “to work to prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation of elderly Tennesseans and to raise awareness and prevention around all people affected by this devastating crime.” [Read more]
Tennessee Department of Health report “Cholesterol: Friend and Enemy of Healthy Aging”
September 19, 2012
Nashville, TN – Whether you’re in your twenties or your sixties, you can reduce your chances of having a stroke or developing heart disease by learning about “bad” and “good” cholesterol. This knowledge isn’t just for “old people;” strokes and heart disease happen to people of all ages.
In Tennessee from 2007 to 2011, some 16,241 people died from stroke; of these, 1,307 or eight percent were under the age of 55. Similarly, from 2007 to 2011 there were 71,625 Tennesseans who died from heart disease; of these, 8,226 or 11.5 percent were under the age of 55. [Read more]
