- As they age, seniors have options to live in an appropriate setting.
- Seniors’ basic needs are met.
- The community is aware of and seniors can access needed services.
- Seniors’ physical and mental health needs are met.
- Seniors live in a safe setting.
- Seniors are able to engage in activities and/or opportunities which enrich their lives.
Vision CouncilThe Supporting Aging with Choices Vision Council is working to identify gaps in services and prioritize needs for the aging population. In 2011, the council held a forum and conducted a survey to verify needs, develop an action plan and engage constituents in supporting actions. A priority has been placed on making sure citizens of Kingsport are aware of and have easy access to information, education, and counseling about senior services and programs.
Member Agency ProgramsFirst Tennessee Human Resource Agency Personal Support Service Program: $23,740
Promotes self-sufficiency and prevents institutional placement by providing cost effective in-home care for individuals in threat of harm due to abuse or neglect.
Meals on Wheels of Kingsport: $125,179
Provides hot nutritious meals & human contact to isolated, incapacitated senior citizens & if appropriate other home-bound, disabled persons to facilitate safe independent living. Mountain Region Speech and Hearing's Hearing Aid Program: $9,000
Provides hearing aids to qualifying seniors who need financial assistance.
Shepherd Center of Kingsport Assistance to Older Adults Program: $22,706
Provides services such as transportation, medical equipment loan & minor home repairs which enable older adults to remain living independently & safely in their homes. | 
“Our program is extremely significant to our clients because they get to maintain the dignity of their lives, in their place of choice, their own homes. If you ask anybody where they would like to go, they will say their own home.” – Pat Griggs, Program Director. |
