SENIOR SERVICES
A variety of services, programs and activities are available to senior citizens in the Knoxville area.
LOCAL INFORMATION: CAC Office on Aging The Office on Aging provides a wide variety of services and information for senior citizens and the family members and professionals who provide care or services for seniors. 2247 Western Ave Knoxville, TN 37921 865-524-2786 Fax: 865-546-0832 knoxooa@knoxseniors.org Senior Nutrition Program Noontime weekday meals for persons over 60 without regard to income. Participants contribute. Golden Diners: Group dining facilities in several Knox County locations. Some transportation available. Mobile Meals: Meals delivered to homebound. (Called Meals on Wheels in other communities.) 2247 Western Ave Knoxville, TN 37921 865-524-2786 Fax: 865-546-0832 knoxooa@knoxseniors.org Senior Citizens Information and Referral Service Information on services and resources for senior citizens. Referral to appropriate agencies; follow-up on referrals when necessary. Free. Home visit can be arranged, if needed. 611 Winona Street Knoxville, TN 37917 865-546-6262 Fax: 865-523-7869 John T. O'Connor Senior Citizen Center A multipurpose, comprehensive center serving all Knox County seniors age 55+ with recreation, education, support groups, and health and social services. Fees for some activities; scholarships available. Some transportation available. For a weekly schedule of programs call the Office on Aging, 524-2786 to get on mailing list for Elder News & Views, which includes a monthly schedule of O'Connor Center activities. 611 Winona Street Knoxville, TN 37917 865-523-1135 Fax: 523-7869 Frank R. Strang Senior Center Fitness, dance, computer, and arts-and-crafts classes; bus tours; trips; and many other recreational and educational activities. Knox County Community Services 109 Lovell Heights Road Knoxville, TN 37922 865-670-6693	Knoxville Service Directory for Older Citizens Service directory published by the Knoxville - Knox County Office of Aging as a public service for older citizens in the area. Nursing Homes A list of nursing homes within 25 miles of the Downtown Knoxville area or you can search for nursing homes in other areas. Senior AIDES Program Training and part-time community service employment for limited-income persons 55 or over. 400 Harriet Tubman St. Suite 207, Family Investment Ctr. Knoxville, TN 37915 865-215-6886 (office) 865-215-6880 (fax) Senior Citizen's Home Assistance Service SCHAS is a nonprofit, tax exempt agency formed to provide trained home assistants for the frail, elderly and/or disabled so that they can stay in their homes for as long as possible in clean, pleasant, familiar surroundings 215 Bearden Place Knoxville, TN 37917 865-523-2920 AARP Membership organization for people age 50+. Nonpartisan advocacy at local, state, and national levels on issues affecting seniors. 865-525-5745 SENIOR LINKS OF INTEREST: Administration on Aging Alzheimer's Association AARP Benefits Check Up Federal Citizen Information Center HUD.gov Senior Citizen's Info Medicare Medicaid/TennCare National Institute on Aging National Senior Citizen's Law Center Senior Discounts Social Security Online TN Property Tax Relief for Elderly Homeowners TN Commission on Aging & Disability TN Senior Corps TN Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) USA.gov Senior Citizens Resources Veteran's Affairs Volunteer Match