Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
Mike Hann, Executive Director
Alzheimer's Resources
Links to resources for persons suffering with Alzheimer's Disease
The following links are provided for information only. The Tennessee Commission on Aging (TCAD) is not responsible for information on any of the sites listed other than those on the TCAD web site. You should consult trained medical and health professionals for an accurate diagnosis and assessment of need.
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| Click the link or use phone number | What you'll find |
| Disability Resources | The DRM Regional Resources Directory |
| Tennessee Access Center | Assistive living technology - Equipment and devices |
| Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) | State agency on aging |
| Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability resources | Search on health facilities; check on training |
| Tennessee Area Agencies on Aging and Disability | Agencies throughout the state of Tennessee |
| Tennessee Council of Developmental Disabilities | This site has a travel grant program to assist people who want to attend meetings or seminars. |
| Tennessee Long-term Care Information and Assistance | 1-866-TENNOPT or 1-866-836-6678 |
| Tennessee Health Information | Services for Veterans |
| Tennessee Health Information | Information on support services and providers |
| Tennessee Mental Health Department | Information and resources. Statewide drop-in centers |
| Tennessee Property Tax Relief | Property tax relief for senior citizens in Tennessee |
| Tennessee Tax Forms | Download state tax forms |
| Tennessee Unclaimed Property | Check for unclaimed property |
| Tennessee Vital Records | Request records such as birth/death certificates, marriage licences, etc. |
| AARP - Senior issues | Resources and Services for Seniors |
| ADEAR | Alzheimer's Disease information and referral, publications, clinical trials, caregiver guides |
| Alzheimer's Association | Middle Tennessee chapter Some financial assistance available! |
| Benefits Checkup | Helps find programs for seniors that may pay some of the costs of prescription drugs, health care etc. |
| Administration on Aging(AOA) | Helpful information mature adults |
| Council on Aging | Information and Referral in Nashville |
| Elder Web | Information for and about senior citizens |
| Long Term Care Insurance | For Federal Employees, including postal workers and annuitants |
| Medline Plus Health Info | NIH - National Library of Medicine/Latest therapies and research |
| National Alzheimer's Association | Information on Alzheimer's Disease |
| National Family Caregivers Association | Information regarding caregiver concerns and needs |
| National Institutes of Health | The latest information and resources on Alzheimer's disease |
| Presciption For Safety | Information on medications and their effects. |
| Washington University at St. Louis | Alzheimer's Disease research information |
| The American Health Assurance - Financial Assistance | Financial assistance for qualified households |
| The American Health Assurance - FAQ | FAQ - frequently asked questions |
| UCLA - Memory and Aging Research Center - UCLA | Answers some common questions and has pictures of the brain and progression of Alzheimer's Disease |
| Web MD | Health information, live chat and message boards |
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