Care Resources
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As family caregivers ourselves, we understand the importance of having access to reliable, trustworthy information in order to make informed decisions about care for a loved one. The following senior care resources have been compiled to help Nashville-area families confidently navigate their caregiving journey and find the very best care solutions. Reach out to us today or call 615-964-7726 if you have any questions.
Stay Home Care Resources
We help older adults, children with disabilities, and people with chronic health conditions maintain their wellness and dignity with compassionate, non-medical in-home care that promotes independence and safety while encouraging continued engagement in our community.
In addition to providing exceptional senior home care services in Nashville, TN and the surrounding areas, we also offer reliable and relevant information for family caregivers through our blog. Access any of our articles in order to learn more about caregiving concerns, common health conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, and general information about health, wellness, safety and exercise. Check in often to read our latest posts. Click here to view our full service area.
Local Senior Care Resources
- Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee: The Council on Aging champions informed and positive aging and serves as the area’s catalyst for collaborative solutions.
- Senior Ride Nashville: Senior Ride Nashville is an affordable, assisted ride service that pairs a senior who needs a ride with a volunteer who can give one.
- Tennessee Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC): Provides information and assistance to older persons, adults with physical disabilities, caregivers, and professionals looking for services or programs available in Tennessee.
- Tennessee Commission on Aging & Disability: Dedicated to working for older Tennesseans and adults with disabilities by providing leadership and guidance for a system that promotes health, dignity, independence, and security through an array of community and in-home services, the protection of rights, and the implementation of best practices.
- Tennessee Department of Human Service, Services for Adults: Resources and information for Tennessee seniors and their families.
- Tennessee Department of Human Services, Disability Services: Resources and information for adult Tennessee residents with a disability.
- Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and SMP: The Tennessee SHIP Program offers free and objective counseling about Medicare insurance to all Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. SMP offers assistance in educating beneficiaries on identifying and preventing Medicare and Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse.
- Vanderbilt Kennedy University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD): Provides a variety of services and programs for individuals with disabilities of all ages and their families, for professionals, and the community.
National Senior Care Resources
- Aging Care: Agingcare.com will enhance the lives of caregivers by creating the most expansive community of support, easy access to scrutinized resources, cutting edge product information and unique, original content to assist them in making the most informed choices for the elderly.
- Aging with Dignity: Provides you with the practical information, advice and legal tools you need to ensure your wishes and those of your loved ones will be respected. By helping you improve your own quality of care, we can bring about dramatic change, one person at a time.
- Alzheimer's Association: A national network of chapters, it is the largest national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s and helping those affected by the disease.
- American Heart Association: The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
- American Stroke Association: The division of the American Heart Association that's solely focused on reducing disability and death from stroke through research, education, fundraising and advocacy.
- Best of Home Care: Helps consumers find the best home care providers in their area through their extensive database of Home Care Pulse Certified and Best of Home Care providers.
- Caregiving: Information regarding caregiving for elderly.
- Care Pathways: Created by RNs to provide seniors and caregivers quality information, products and services.
- Care Resources: Provides assistance in accessing appropriate and affordable resources in order to maintain an individual's independence, dignity and peace of mind.
- Family Caregiver Alliance: A public voice for caregivers, it is the first community-based nonprofit organization in the country to address the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home.
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Provides information on neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s, recent discoveries, and information on signing up for clinical research trials.
- National Senior Citizen’s Law Center: Advocates nationwide to promote the independence and well-being of low-income elderly individuals, as well as persons with disabilities, with particular emphasis on women and racial and ethnic minorities.
- Parkinson’s Disease Foundation: The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) is a leading national presence in Parkinson's disease research, education and public advocacy. They are working for the nearly one million people in the US living with Parkinson's by funding promising scientific research and supporting people with Parkinson's, their families and caregivers through educational programs and support services.
- Seniorlaw: Access information about Elder Law, Medicare, Medicaid, estate planning, trusts and the rights of the elderly and disabled.
To learn more about Stay Home Care and our commitment to compassionate senior home care in Nashville, TN and the surrounding areas that focuses on wellness and quality of life for families, contact us today at 615-964-7726.