400 Aging & Independence: Considerations
Health, Wellness, Medici | Registration opens 12/3/24 9:00 AM EST
Class #1: We will collaborate with participants to create a definition of “independence” in aging. We will also explore various aspects that may relate to a feeling of greater independence for older adults.
Class #2: We will look at some trends in the U.S. and other countries toward fostering independence in aging.
Jones Wilson
Elaine Wilson has lived in Oak Ridge since 2014. She received her MSSW in Social Work from the University of Tennessee in 2009 and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Elaine is special projects coordinator at Care Around the Block (CAB), where she participates in program development, project management, coaching and education. Before Elaine began her career in social services and home care, she completed a 20-year career in Audiology. After graduating from University of Tennessee, she worked as director of social services in a nursing center in Massachusetts for 5 years before returning to east TN.
Angie Jones, COTA/L is the client services coordinator at Care Around the Block (CAB). She is originally from Coleshill, United Kingdom, but has lived in Knoxville for the past 15 years. She has a degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and is certified in home safety and human resources.