Why is the flu vaccine essential this year? It is an essential part of protecting public health and to help prevent the overrun of our healthcare system. With the dual threat of flu and COVID-19 this fall and winter, we need all to do what we can right now by getting a flu vaccine.
Read MoreRead how Meritan is helping the Shelby County Health Department during the pandemic.
Read MoreSeventeen-year-old twins Davon and Tavon had been in foster care with Meritan since August 2017 and finally had their dream come true of being a part of a forever family. In foster care placement, the boys had made significant progress in school and even gained part-time employment. Their adoption was finalized in June 2020.
Read MoreMs. Sherrod was a participant of our Senior Job Training and Employment program between March 2017 and November 2017 (7 months) before her assigned host agency, Girls, Inc. hired her. When she came to us, one of her goals was to get her degree. Vera and others, including the host agency staff, encouraged Ms. Sherrod to take the steps towards achieving her degree.
Read MoreSC said: "Meritan’s Senior Community Service Employment Program has been absolutely wonderful for her. It has been an absolute lifesaver. She is now buying a new home. SC stated, “This would have not been possible without the partnership with Meritan and the Senior Community Service Employment Program.”
Read MoreNow that you know the signs of elder abuse and have learned ways to prevent it, let’s discuss reporting elder abuse. Because Tennessee is a mandatory reporting state, if you suspect elder abuse is happening, you are required to report it.
Read MoreStopping elder abuse is only possible after you learn to recognize the warning signs. Now that you have learned the signs, there are many actions that you can take to help prevent and end elder abuse.
Read MoreFor the first time in history, people aged 65 and over will soon outnumber children under 5. With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping many people at home while social distancing, elder abuse should be on our minds.
Read MoreAre you a parent that needs some fun new ideas for children to do at home? With many parents trying to work from home and monitor their child’s assigned classwork, there are homebound activities you can do to incorporate educational activities into everyday life activities.
Here are some ideas for you as a parent that you can do with your children to create fun memories while social distancing inside or in your yard.
Read MoreOn Thursday morning, February 6, 2020, Big League Movers sent out two employees, Tanner and Brontavious, to perform a pro bono move for one of Meritan’s clients. The Meritan client is an elderly man who receives wrap-around care coordination from Meritan as a part of the United Way of the Mid-South’s Driving the Dream program. The client needed assistance moving his things out of his storage unit and into his apartment in Memphis. He was paying $150 per month to utilize that storage unit and needed the money to support his family.
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