Cigna Foundation Supports Social Connectivity through $150,000 Grant to FiftyForward
June 04 2019 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
FiftyForward’s Adult Day Services program is
the first of its kind in Middle Tennessee to offer social, mental
and physical support for older adults experiencing cognitive or
physical health challenges
The Cigna Foundation announced a $150,000 grant over three years
to FiftyForward in Nashville to provide day services for adults
aged 50 and older who are experiencing cognitive or physical health
challenges. The program offers social, mental and physical learning
opportunities in a safe environment, and is the first organization
to offer this type of social model day program in the Middle
Tennessee community.
“We share FiftyForward’s goal to help people overcome
significant health challenges to live independent, engaged and
healthy lives,” said Susan Stith, executive director, Cigna
Foundation. “FiftyForward has a long history of championing and
enhancing life for older adults and their caregivers, and we are
proud to support their important work.”
“The Cigna Foundation shares our deep understanding of the
individuals we serve, along with genuine desire to make a
difference in our local community,” said Sallie Hussey, executive
director, FiftyForward. “This grant is a true partnership, and
with Cigna’s help, we will be able to serve more people and their
families.”
The FiftyForward Adult Day Services program serves
community-dwelling older adults in need of care. Services include
individual and group activities, volunteering, exercise, nutritious
meals, transportation and peer engagement. The program enables
participants to remain living at home in the community, and also
provides valuable education and support to participants' family
caregivers.
“Helping people live independently while maintaining a social
support structure is critical to keeping your body and mind
healthy,” said Brian Evanko, president of Cigna-HealthSpring. “We
are happy to help FiftyForward serve more individuals and
families.”
About the Cigna Foundation
The Cigna Foundation, founded in 1962, is a private foundation
funded by contributions from Cigna Corporation (NYSE:CI) and its
subsidiaries. The Cigna Foundation supports organizations sharing
its commitment to enhancing the health of individuals and families,
and the well-being of their communities, with a special focus on
those communities where Cigna employees live and work.
About FiftyForward
Established in 1956, FiftyForward supports, champions and
enhances life for those 50 and older. As a nonprofit operating
seven lifelong learning centers –- two in Williamson and five in
Davidson County -– FiftyForward offers educational, health and
wellness, arts and volunteer programs to engage older adults. Five
of the FiftyForward centers are among the elite one percent of
centers accredited in the U.S. by the National Institute of Senior
Centers. FiftyForward also provides access to resources and
comprehensive supportive services including FiftyForward Adult Day
Services, FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels as well as the
FiftyForward Care Team that provides care assessment and services
for older adults. FiftyForward Travel offers adventures (regional
and international) and the Senior Center for the Arts and The Larry
Keeton Theatre, a subsidiary of FiftyForward, feature performing
arts for all ages. Learn more about FiftyForward resources,
programs and opportunities at: www.fiftyforward.org.
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