TN: Senior Issues
'Dual-eligible special needs' coverage may benefit TN seniors
Certain health plans offer benefits for eligible low-income seniors in Tennessee who have special medical needs but not everyone knows they are availa…
COVID vaccine resources for older minorities in Tennessee
A new survey found 59% of Black and Hispanic adults reported they have already received the new COVID-19 vaccine or intend to do so. According to …
TN Social Security beneficiaries can expect a 3.2% increase in 2024
Social Security is a critical benefit for older Americans, and recipients in Tennessee and across the country will see an increase in their benefits …
Survey: Opportunities for TN Older Adults to Increase Disaster Preparedness
September is National Preparedness Month, when AARP raises awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies. A recent …
Feds to Expand Awareness of SSI Benefits to Tennesseans
The Social Security Administration has taken a proactive step to bridge the gap between critical financial assistance and the people who may be eligib…
Report Ranks Tennessee Among Least Healthy States for Older Adults
May is Older Americans Month, and a new report shows the Volunteer State is among the bottom of states when it comes to caring for its most …
It’s Medicare Open Enrollment Time for Seniors in Tennessee
Medicare's annual open enrollment period has started this month and continues through Dec. 7. It is the time close to 1.4 million Tennesseans …
Amid Inflation, Senate Lawmakers Debate Drug Pricing
A recent report found Tennessee households pay more than $6,000 a year on prescriptions, far more than the national average of around $4,000 dollars…
Older Americans Can Expect Higher Drug Prices in 2022
Older adults will likely shell out more for healthcare costs in 2022. Medicare beneficiaries will see their premiums for 'Part B,' which covers …
Advocates Push for Rapid Testing in Long-Term Care Facilities
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Advocates are asking Gov. Bill Lee to supply Tennessee's long-term care facilities with rapid coronavirus testing, with the goal …
Pandemic Prep Critical for Caregivers of People with Alzheimer’s
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- People with Alzheimer's and their caregivers face a unique set of challenges during the coronavirus pandemic. In Tennessee…
Free Tax-Prep Sites Open to Help TN Residents File on Time
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- From now through April 15, Tennessee residents who need help getting their income taxes done can turn to the AARP Foundation's …