Partnerships & Links

TCCA:

401 S. College Street

PO Box 631

Covington, TN 38019(901) 476-3333

ADRS, Senior Center & Transportation:

(901) 476-1068

MIFA Meals (on site):

(901) 476-4664

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Partnerships:

The Tipton County Commission on Aging is proud of its partnerships with local and area agencies and businesses. We would like to recognize them as valuable assets to our team.

Aging Commission of the Mid-South*

Covington Parks and Recreation*
Creative Aging Mid South*
Meritan Memphis*
Tennessee Technology Center - Covington*
Tipton County Board of Education*

Tipton County Extension Service*
Tipton County Health Department*

Other web sites of interest:

Medicare* The original web site for Medicare questions and answers. Use this site to research many different aspects of the Medicare system.

Social Security Administration* Use the SSA web site if you are looking for help paying for prescription medications through Medicare Part D, need a new Mediare card or need information about the social security programs.

Medicare Rights Center* "Medicare Rights Center (MRC) is the largest independent source of health care information and assistance in the United States for people with Medicare. Founded in 1989, MRC helps older adults and people with disabilities get good, affordable health care." (From the Medicare Rights Center web site.)

Medicare Rights Center: Changes for 2011 - Fall Open Enrollment information*

MyMedicare.gov* allows you to keep up-to-date on the Medicare preventative benefits you have used or are eligible for.

Tennesse Department of Health: Advance Directives for all ages

Baptist Trinity Home Care & Hospice: A detailed web site offering a variety of information: about health care, for caregivers, and general information for the whole family.

West Tennessee Healthcare: Mature Advantage Club in the Jackson, TN area. Check out their web site for lots of great information, fun trips & classes galore.

Medigap Information:

Choosing a Medigap Policy* - This link takes you to Medicare.gov for their pamphlet titled: "Choosing a Medigap Policy: A guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare." This pamphlet is a very informative 64 page guide.

Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance* - A PDF file listing all Medigap policies available in the State of Tennessee, with links to each company's web site. This list may or may not be totally up to date.

Rx Help:

Partnership for Prescription Assistance* Lists many programs for help. Few offer help if you have Prescription coverage.

Needy Meds* Needy Meds also has listings of many programs. A few work with the Medicare Part-D program.

If you have Medicare, you may qualify for extra help paying for your medicine. Click here for more information. You may also call 901-222-4100 (Aging Commission of the Mid-South).

General Links:

Nutrition information* This link takes you to the Nutrition.gov web site.

Information for Caregivers* This link takes you to Department of Health and Human Services.

Medical Alert & Lifeline systems: * This link takes you to Google search engine. Search for medical alert systems, there are numerous choices. Several alarm companies also offer this type of service either with or without full home alarm systems.

Scooter lifts* - I have this great scooter, now how do I get it where I need it? (Search for Scooter lifts for more resources.)

Wheelchair lift* - I just have a wheelchair, but I can't lift it into my trunk. (This was the first that came up, feel free to search for wheelchair ramps to find more resources.)

Caregiver Information: (Just a few of the many links on the web for caregiver support.)

Online Caregiver Support: This is a Google search for Caregiver support.

Video Caregiving online: