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How to apply for First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability Services (Unicoi County)

First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability (First Tennessee AAAD), the designated Area Agency on Aging and Disability for the eight-county First Tennessee region.

Who it's for

The First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability serves older adults age 60 and older, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers in Unicoi County. Services include congregate and home-delivered meals, family caregiver support and respite, SHIP/SHIIP Medicare counseling, options counseling for long-term care, the long-term care ombudsman, the OPTIONS in-home services program, and public guardianship. Call the Information and Assistance line to learn what is available locally.

Unicoi: served by the First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability. Specific services and waitlists vary by program and funding. Information and Assistance line: 1-866-836-6678.

What you'll need

  • Proof of age 60+ (for most aging services)
  • Proof of Unicoi County residency

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 423-928-0224

Renewals

annual reassessment

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