My grand canvas Advancing Aging Abused Vulnerable Populations by Keisha Jones https://padlet.com/keishajones0822/u4mys8q6qrl9 Online Resources for financially, physically, and emotionally abused and aging at risk! National Center for Health and the Aging, Advancing Vulnerable Populations, AAAD TN Commission on Aging & Disability TCAD Aging and Disability Community Resource Guide Reporting Elder Abuse and Neglect * According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, only 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse ever come to the attention of authorities. Tennessee is a mandatory reporting state. If you see abuse — or even suspect that an adult is being abused, neglected or exploited — you must report it. Call the Tennessee Department of Human Services Adult Protective Services unit, toll-free at 888-277-8366. I have had to reach out before especially if an elderly patient has informed me of being neglected, abused, and abandoned. I have even had to explain, if they are bedridden, they can’t be left alone in case of an emergency such as a fire they can’t get out the house safely. Additionally, they can’t be in danger especially in an abusive situation. *If the abuse is happening now, call 911. *If you suspect elder or adult abuse, call Adult Protective Services at 888-277-8366. *If the abuse is physical, call Tennessee Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-356-6767. en-us 2019-04-28 05:03:55 UTC 2026-03-17 18:19:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f475.png PADLET Resources keishajones0822 https://padlet.com/keishajones0822/u4mys8q6qrl9/wish/356977544 The Area Agency of Aging and Disability (AAAD) serves and advocates for the aging adults and disable 60 years of age and older with physical disabilities and provide resources. National Center for Health and the Aging, Advancing Vulnerable Populations, AAAD TN Commission on Aging & Disability TCAD Aging and Disability Community Resource Guide. There source of funding comes from the state sometimes when I do resource referrals there is a waiting list because they are waiting for funding so be proactive plan ahead! https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/3433/Aging-Commission-of-the-Mid-South link for Aging Commission of the Mid-South for local resources.]]> 2019-05-05 20:07:26 UTC https://padlet.com/keishajones0822/u4mys8q6qrl9/wish/356977544 Reporting Elder Abuse and Neglect* According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, only 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse ever come to attention of authorities. Tennessee is a mandatory reporting state. If you see abuse — or even suspect that an adult is being abused, neglected or exploited — you must report it. Call the Tennessee Department of Human Services Adult Protective Services unit, toll-free at 888-277-8366. keishajones0822 https://padlet.com/keishajones0822/u4mys8q6qrl9/wish/356979455 *If abuse is happening, call 911.
*If you suspect elder or adult abuse, call Adult Protective Services at 888-277-8366.
*If the abuse is physical, call Tennessee Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-356-6767.


]]> 2019-05-05 20:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/keishajones0822/u4mys8q6qrl9/wish/356979455 This is a rural resource keishajones0822 https://padlet.com/keishajones0822/u4mys8q6qrl9/wish/356982624 Rural Health Information Hub provides access to care Tennessee Resources Selected Rural Healthcare Facilities in Tennessee Shows the state’s Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), as well as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) located outside of urbanized areas. The link to this website is https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/states/tennessee/resources
Phone: 1-800-270-1898
Email: info@ruralhealthinfo.org

It targets rural residents with healthcare & social determinants data on mental health disparities like rates of depression, excessive drinking, and suicide, as well as social determinants, such as median household income & poverty among others.

The Rural Health Information Hub is funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy.]]> 2019-05-05 20:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/keishajones0822/u4mys8q6qrl9/wish/356982624