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How to apply for Area Agency on Aging & Disability (Upper Cumberland) — Pickett County
Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging & Disability — Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD)
Who it's for
The Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging & Disability, part of the Upper Cumberland Development District, is the one-call entry point for older adults, caregivers, and adults with disabilities in Pickett County. It connects residents to in-home and personal care, home-delivered and congregate meals, transportation, caregiver support, options counseling, State Health Insurance Assistance (SHIP) Medicare counseling, and long-term-care help. Services are for adults 60 and older, with priority for those in greatest need, and for adults with disabilities. Reach the Information and Assistance line at 1-866-836-6678.
The Area Agency on Aging & Disability is the entry point to Older Americans Act and Tennessee state aging services for adults 60+ and adults with disabilities. Specific services depend on an individual needs assessment and local funding, so this shows as a may-qualify result.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+ or disability and Pickett County residency
- A description of the help needed (in-home care, meals, transportation, caregiver support)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-866-836-6678
Renewals
as needed (assessment-based)
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