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@knxcac.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@knxcac.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 senior@knxcac.org 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 20 miles of the 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. Fort Hill Building, Suite 304 901 E. Summit Hill Drive 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 P.O. Box 3025 Knoxville, TN 37927 865-523-2920 Fax: 865-637-3817 thowell@mail.schas.org 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: TN Property Tax Relief for Elderly Homeowners TN Commission on Aging & Disability TN Licensed Adult Day Cares TN Senior Corps TN Senior Community Service Employment Program Medicare Medicaid/TennCare Social Security Online Benefits Check Up Dept. of Veteran's Affairs Alzheimer's Association Senior Eye Care Program AARP Legal Hotlines Volunteer Match Senior Discounts National Institute on Aging Administration on Aging Federal Citizen Information Center