The State of Aging in East Tennessee: Growing Older, but Better
Tennessee, Northeast Tennessee-Southwest Virginia, and other regional agencies whose
focus is on the aging experiences of East Tennesseans.
In 2025, we are partnering with the Tennessee Department of Health's Office of Healthy
Aging to continue increasing awareness for the need to foster a more equitable and
supportive environment for our aging population.
"Through recognizing partnerships and igniting conversations, this conference is beginning
a pathway towards a more transparent, efficient, informed, and enriched journey for
our seniors and their caregivers," says Program Manager Ruth Taylor Read. "It is important
in every community that we become aware of allies, processes and resources that define
today's aging experience."
Beginning conversations will include essential topics in aging. We will discuss the
latest Alzheimer's research and proven strategies to enrich the journey for our regional
seniors. Other topics include: dementia, active aging, creative aging, and more.