We're also in the process of getting on-line and pulling ourselves out of the technological dark ages. The TenneSenior Service Corps provides health screenings, physical examinations, and workshops in health education all free of charge to seniors in the middle Tennessee area. Members will also work with local businesses, volunteers, and community groups to engage in minor repairs and renovations to individual and group homes for seniors in need. In 1996, we will also be starting art and music therapy programs, along with exercise programs, for individual senior centers. We are part of AmeriCorps, the new national service movement that engages thousands of Americans of all ages in providing public safety, education, environmental and health services to communities.
Participants also receive health insurance and, if eligible, child care assistance.
80 hours of training in specific health care skills is provided.