Alzheimer's Agencies in Tennessee
Eastern Tennessee Chapter
200 Prosperity Drive
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
Phone 1: (865) 200-6668
Phone 2: (800) 272-3900
Fax : (866) 229-8834
www.alz.org/tn
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Northeast Tennessee Chapter
207 North Boone Street, Suite 1500
JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604
Phone 1: (423) 928-4080
Phone 2: (800) 272-3900
Fax : (423) 928-1152
www.alz.org/altn |
Mid South Chapter
4825 Trousdale Drive, Suite 220
NASHVILLE, TN 37220
Phone 1: (615) 315-5880
Phone 2: (800) 272-3900
Fax : (615) 315-5877
www.alz.org/altn |
Southeast Tennessee Chapter
7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Suite 22
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Phone 1: (423) 265-3600
Phone 2: (800) 272-3900
Fax : (423) 265-3611
www.alz.org/altn
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Highlands Rim Regional Office
201 West Lincoln Street
Tullahoma, TN 37388
Phone 1: (931) 455-3345
Phone 2: (800) 272-3900
Fax: (931) 455-5396
www.alz.org/altn |
West Tennessee Regional Office
713 South Mendenhall Road
Memphis, TN 38117
Phone 1: (901) 565-0011
Phone 2: (800) 272-3900
Fax: (901) 565-9550
www.alz.org/altn |
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Alzheimer's Disease Family Support Group Clarksville (931) 647-0269; Murfreesboro (800) 876-7093
Meharry Memory Disorders Clinic (615) 327-5663
Memory Works 256-4466
Mental Health Association of Middle TN (615) 269-5355 |
Fraud and Financial Exploitation Against the Elderly
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Consumer Response Center
Federal Trade Commission
Washington, DC 20580
(202) FTC-HELP (382-4357); TDD: (202) 326-2502 |
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National Consumers League
1701 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 835-3323
The National Consumers League
and the American Association of Retired Persons
conducted research on telemarketing fraud targeting the elderly. Brochures are
available from this site.
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AOA is dedicated to promoting consumer awareness, preventing elder
victimization, and working to implement community partnerships to prevent
Medicare and Medicaid fraud, error, and abuse. By informing and training
senior volunteers, aging network personnel, and health care providers,
AoA wants to make older Americans and their advocates better health care
consumers. |
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The attorney general is the chief legal officer of the state. Through his
staff, he represents the interests of the state in a variety of areas.
The attorney general prosecutes all criminal
cases in the appellate courts and exercises original prosecutorial powers
in the areas of securities and state contract fraud. The attorney general
has the authority to institute ouster proceedings and civil actions
for antitrust violations, consumer fraud, and environmental enforcement. |
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State of Tennessee Consumer Protection Office
David McCollum, Director
Division of Consumer
5th Floor
500 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243-0600
615-741-4737
Toll free in TN: 1-800-342-8385
Fax: 615-532-4994 |
Legal Services
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This site has phone numbers and addresses for Legal Aid offices throughout Tennessee. |
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Hotline for legal information and referral
Southeast Tennessee Legal
Services
414 McCallie Ave.
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Hotline Hours: 9-12; 1-4,
EST
800-836-0128
423-756-0128 |
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Elder Law
Tennessee Bar
Association
221 Fourth Avenue North
Suite 400
Nashville, Tennessee 37219 |
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This site has information about available legal services county by county in the State of Tennessee. |
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| Legal Support for the Aging Advocacy Network. |
State and National Agencies
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The DRM Regional Resources Directory |
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Assistive living technology (equipment and devices) |
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State agency for aging and disability resources |
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Search on health facilities; check on training |
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Agencies throughout the state of Tennessee (the site you are currently visiting) |
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Offers a travel grant program to assist people who want to attend meetings or seminars |
Tennessee Long-term Care Information and Assistance |
1-866-TENNOPT or 1-866-836-6678 |
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Information and resources; statewide drop-in centers |
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Property tax relief for senior citizens in Tennessee |
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Download state tax forms |
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Check for unclaimed property |
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Request records such as birth/death certificates, marriage licences, etc. |
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Resources and Services for Seniors |
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Alzheimer's Disease information and referral, publications, clinical trials, and caregiver guides |
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Middle Tennessee chapter
(some financial assistance available) |
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Non-profit organization that advocates for research and provides services to the more than 22,000 individuals and families facing Alzheimer's Disease and dementia in East Tennessee and the Cumberlands |
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Help finding programs that may pay some of the costs of prescription drugs, health care, etc. for seniors |
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Helpful information for seniors |
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Information and referral in Nashville |
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Information for and about senior citizens |
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For federal employees, including postal workers and those receiving annuities |
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National Institutes of Health National Library of Medicine |
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Information on Alzheimer's Disease |
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The latest information and resources on Alzheimer's Disease |
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Alzheimer's Disease research information |
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Financial assistance for qualified households |
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Frequently asked questions |
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Answers some common questions and illustrates the brain and progression of Alzheimer's Disease |
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Health information, live chat, and message boards |
