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06/07/2024

The Dyer County Office on Aging hosted a senior luncheon on Wednesday, June 5th, catered by The Willow Tree. Everything was delicious and we were happy to have some guest to come, Amy Perkins (DC Mayor's Office), Cari Jones (DC Mayor's Office), Steve Beasley (DCOOA Board of Directors), Jerry Edmundson (DCOOA Board of Directors) and Mayor David Quick.

06/07/2024

Northwest Elder Abuse Justice Coalition was held Tuesday, June 4th at the Discovery Park in Union City , TN. Robin and I had the pleasure to represent TFA's (Tennessee Federation on Aging) table. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact us @ (731) 286-7832.

06/07/2024

Monday, June 3rd, TN Ship (State Health Insurance Program) with Michael Pierce and Brittany Carmen presented the seniors with a wonderful presentation on Medicare and Medicaid. Many questions were asked and lots of information was so helpful to our seniors.

05/24/2024

The Dyer County Office on Aging now has our Senior Garden planted and hoping for some good vegetables. We planted cucumbers, squash, carrots, tomatoes, and peppers. Thanks to Justin Gunnels for getting his hands dirty and installing our beds.

05/24/2024

We finally have our Prayer Board up, thanks to the generous donation of the wings from a special angel herself. Thank you so much Lisa ###x. Now we can write who we would like to pray for and start a prayer chain.

05/17/2024

The Dyer County Office on Aging and Dyer County Veterans Service network together to honor our heros, "our service Veterans" by preparing a breakfast this morning. Thanks to First Citizens National Bank for the Sponsorship, Foodrite of Newbern for the donation of fruit and Tyson Foods for donation the sausage. Present was Roger Bell (US Army), Benny Spain (VA Service Coordinator and US Army), Joe Pehm ( US Marine Corp.), Bubba Cobb ( US Army), Ronnie Rudd (US Marien Corp & US Army), Jim Boone (US Army), Andy Isbell (US Army), Danny Isbell (US Army), Jimmy Welch (US Army),George Winters (US Army) & Benny Sipes (US Army). Thank you each and everyday for your sacrifice and service.

05/14/2024

Celicia Osborne with UT Health & Science School of Nursing presented a presentationon High Blood Pressure to our Bingo participants on Tuedsay, May 14, 2024. We always love when Celicia comes to make presentations.

05/14/2024

West TN Legal Services presented the different types of services they help with. Their services gear toward the low income individuals who need legal help at no cost. Their serivces vary from civil matters to legal advice. No criminal help is offered. WEST TN LEGAL SERVICES (800) 372-8346

05/14/2024

The Dyer County Office on Aging presented the mothers on Friday, May10th with a candle, candy and purse size tissues. Happy Mother's day

05/09/2024

Dyer County Office on Aging has partnered with the Veterans Services and hosted the first VA Coalition on Friday, April 12,2024. Guest speakers were present as well and the topic was on Su***de Prevention. Thanks to Benny Spain for all his work as our Dyer County Veterans Service Coordinator.

05/09/2024

Thanks to our staff, Beverly Glidwell, Robin Cantara, Kathy Maclin and Justin Gunnels and especially Sue Patterson for making the dumplings.