1. Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
Anna Lea Cothron
Aging Commission Liaison

2. Mission is to bring together and leverage programs, resources, and organizations to protect and ensure the quality of life and independence of older Tennesseans and adults with disabilities.

4. Local Area Agency on Aging and Disability

5. Aging and Disability Services
Options for Community Living
Public Guardianship
Ombudsman
Nutrition Services
Elder Abuse Prevention
Caregiver Support
TN SHIP
Senior Centers
TennCare Choices

6. TN Seniors by Housing Type
43% of 65+ TN Householders either have a mortgage or rent.
ACS, 5 Year Estimate

7. % of Very Low Income Owner & Renter Households in TN with an Older Adult (62+)

8. Senior Income & Ability to Pay
Income after Taxes & Average Annual Expenditures by Age, Southeast
Source: THDA tabulations of Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditure Survey

9. Senior Income and Ability to Pay
Household Expenses by Age Group, Southeast Region
Source: THDA tabulations of Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditure Survey

10. Contact
Jim Shulman Executive Director Kathy Zamata Deputy Director Ryan Ellis Director of Communications & Legislative Affairs Anna Lea Cothron Aging Commission Liaison
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