Tennessee Commission On Aging And Disability

The Tennessee Commission On Aging And Disability is a state government entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), located in Nashville, Tennessee. As the designated State Unit on Aging, the organization focuses on providing comprehensive services and support for older adults and individuals with disabilities across Tennessee. Through its federal grant awards, the Commission delivers a wide range of critical services including Medicare enrollment assistance, elder care support, health and wellness programs, and community-based resources for vulnerable populations.

The Commission has received numerous federal grants primarily from the Administration for Community Living (ACL), focusing on programs under the Older Americans Act and Medicare Enrollment Assistance. These grants support various initiatives such as Medicare enrollment counseling, elder abuse prevention, caregiver support, nutrition services, home-delivered meals, preventive health services, and community-based supportive services. Notable grant programs include the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) grants, which provide outreach and enrollment assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, and the Alzheimer's Disease Program Initiative, which aims to make Tennessee more dementia-capable. The organization collaborates extensively with local partners like Area Agencies on Aging, development districts, and regional service providers to deliver these critical services across all 95 counties in Tennessee, with a focus on supporting low-income, elderly, and disabled populations through targeted interventions and community-based support systems.