Leadership Council

We are pleased to convene invited leaders from 20+ organizations across Middle Tennessee to share information, exchange ideas and foster better service coordination and collaboration. Members stay abreast of new programs and services and help each other amplify outreach to older adults and caregivers.

When disaster strikes or unmet needs are identified, the Leadership Council comes together to exchange vital information, explore solutions and ensure that needs are met, often seeding new initiatives or collaborative opportunities.

The group also serves as a “think tank” providing feedback to colleagues for content development and new programs.

Middle TN Elder Watch

We convene the region’s affiliate for the TN Vulnerable Adults Coalition - Middle TN Elder Watch - to bring together individuals and organizations to combat fraud, abuse, neglect and exploitation of older adults.

Members exchange information and foster collaboration while working to prevent elder abuse and scams and provide assistance to victims.

Member organizations also work together to educate the public and raise awareness about elder abuse, annually promoting World Elder Abuse Day in June.

Legislative/Advocacy

As a champion and advocate for older adults and caregivers, our Legislative/Advocacy Committee meets throughout the year to discuss current policy issues, communicate with state and local leaders and share calls to action. We advocate for and with older adults and family caregivers to enhance our community and support positive aging.

Members include AARP-TN representatives as well as community volunteers and colleagues from public and private organizations. AgeWell board member James Powers, MD, from Vanderbilt University Medical Center chairs this committee.