Lifelong Tennessee
A Multisector Plan on Aging Well
Lifelong Tennessee: A Multisector Plan for Aging Well is a multi-year plan led by the Department of Disability and Aging. This plan aims to ensure that every Tennessean can age with dignity, purpose, and support, through prioritizing common concerns and widespread issues facing residents as they age.
Whether you are an older adult, caregiver, healthcare provider, policymaker, or community leader, this site will serve as your primary resource for tracking progress, exploring the recommended areas, and engaging DDA’s shared vision of an age-inclusive and an age-responsive state.
As the aging population in Tennessee grows, Lifelong Tennessee is dedicated to creating a future where individuals of all ages can thrive. We achieve this through improved health, stronger communities, and policies that promote independence and security.
What is an MPA?
A Multisector Plan for Aging (MPA) is a nationwide model that serves as a strategic planning resource driven by state and community initiatives that aim to improve the coordination and delivery of services for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and both formal and informal caregivers.
The MPA raises public awareness, informs policy decisions, and establishes long-term goals that focus on healthy aging, caregiver support, financial security, and community inclusion. By aligning public and private efforts, an MPA creates a foundation where aging is not only supported but celebrated,
It establishes a long-term framework that addresses statewide priorities and encourages various sectors to consider aging and disability issues in their policymaking processes.
Share Your Voice: Lifelong Tennessee Consumer Survey
As part of Lifelong Tennessee, we want to hear directly from older adults, caregivers, and community members about the opportunities and challenges associated with aging. Your feedback will help shape priorities, improve programs, and build partnerships that support Tennesseans across all stages of life. Please take a few minutes to complete our consumer survey and share your perspective. Your voice is essential in building a stronger Tennessee.
Lifelong Tennessee: A Multisector Plan for Aging Well Consumer Survey
Help us spread the word by sharing this survey with your family, friends, neighbors, and local organizations--so we can work together to create a Tennessee where people of all ages can thrive.
The Vision of Lifelong Tennessee
Tennessee’s Multisector Plan for Aging was first created by DDA’s partner agency, TennCare. Building upon their foundational work, DDA is transitioning to its next phase, titled "Lifelong Tennessee: A Multisector Plan for Aging Well." This 10-year, dynamic roadmap is centered around five recommended areas:
1. Health and Healthcare
2. Caregiving
3. Community Choice
4. Employment, Volunteerism, and Community Engagement
5. Security and Protection
Lifelong Steering Committee
We are proud to announce that a diverse and committed Steering Committee has been selected to help guide the vision and implementation of Lifelong Tennessee. This group brings a wide range of expertise, perspectives, and lived experiences that will be instrumental in driving this work forward and shaping a state where all Tennesseans can age with dignity, purpose, and connection.
Lifelong Tennessee Listening Sessions offer facilities and organizations the opportunity to host representatives from the Department of Disability and Aging (DDA) for meaningful, in-person conversations with older Tennesseans. These sessions are designed to create space for individuals to share the real-life challenges they face every day, helping us better understand their needs and ensure their voices shape the future of aging in Tennessee.