Adolescence and old age can be challenging periods in life. So, imagine experiencing both at the same time. That’s the story of “Kimberly Akimbo,” the Tony award-winning musical at Tennessee Performing Arts Center through Sunday, April 11.
Tennessee doctors could get paid less under proposed Medicare cuts
This month, Medicare finalized its 2025 plans. Unless Congress steps in to force a change, doctors will see a nearly 3% cut in their pay. That’s to keep Medicare’s spending down so the budget stays neutral.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center will stop accepting Blue Cross’ Medicare Advantage plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee and Vanderbilt University Medical Center reached an agreement this summer to make sure patients could continue paying in-network prices. But that deal didn’t include members using Medicare Advantage. Those patients will lose in-network status at the end of the year.
For LGBTQ Tennesseans, aging comes with added challenges
May is Older Americans Month — set aside by the federal government to bring awareness to the unique needs of people as they age. Across the country, the National Institutes of Health find that older adults in the LGBTQ community face systemic barriers to housing access, healthcare and social belonging.
This Middle Tennessee talent show proves that age is just a number
On a Tuesday night last October, the Franklin Theater was sold out for a talent show that is quickly becoming an annual tradition. For the past five years, the Morning Pointe Foundation has hosted the Seniors Got Talent event in Williamson County — a live talent show for contestants ages 60 or older.
How caring for an older relative impacts life, finances and health
Finding or providing care for an older adult will almost certainly touch many of us at some point, especially as people live longer.
72 is her age, not her jersey number. This Shelbyville grandmother is winning on and off the basketball court.
Age is just a number, and one local woman is proving that point in a national basketball competition this week. Jeweline Segroves, age 72 and a great-grandmother, will compete at the Senior Olympics this week in Pittsburgh.
Thousands of elderly Tennesseans could get access to home health care, starting July 1
The legislature expanded the home-based programs this spring in response to a recent study by the Tennessee Comptroller.
Tennessee Tries Out Messaging That Might Overcome Rural Vaccine Reluctance
Tennessee is looking for messaging that might overcome COVID vaccine reluctance in rural communities, as health officials prepare public service announcements to be used in the coming months.
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