Knoxville-Knox County CAC Office on Aging

06/19/2026

The O'Connor Senior Center will be CLOSED in honor of Juneteenth on Friday, June 19th, 2026. We will re-open as usual on Monday, June 22nd. Thank you!

06/19/2026

The CAC Office On Aging will be closed Friday June 19th. We will reopen Monday June 22nd at 8am.

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

This week, The Office on Aging and the O'Connor Center recognized World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Together, we joined communities around the world in raising awareness about elder abuse and the importance of protecting the dignity, safety, and well-being of older adults.
Thank you to everyone who helps advocate for and protect our seniors. Awareness is the first step toward prevention.

06/17/2026

Join us on June 23 for a special movie premiere of Feed the Brain, presented by Alzheimer's Tennessee, Inc. .
Hosted by Beth Haynes, this exciting event will take place at the O'Connor Senior Center.
📷Purple carpet photos begin at 10:30a.m.
🎥The movie premiere starts at 11a.m.
Admission is FREE, but you must reserve your seat.
To reserve your seat, call 865-544-6288 or register online at alztennessee.org/feedthebrain

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

Join us on June 23 for a special movie premiere of Feed the Brain, presented by Alzheimer's Tennessee, Inc. .
Hosted by Beth Haynes, this exciting event will take place at the O'Connor Senior Center.

📷Purple carpet photos begin at 10:30a.m.

🎥The movie premiere starts at 11a.m.

Admission is FREE, but you must reserve your seat.
To reserve your seat, call 865-544-6288 or register online at alztennessee.org/feedthebrain
We look forward to seeing you there!

06/16/2026

Sometimes kids have big feelings that can be overwhelming. When this happens, use the Breathe, Think, Do process to help them calm down and work through their emotions.

💙 Breathe – Take a few slow, deep breaths together to help the body and mind relax.

💙 Think – Talk about what happened and help the child identify and understand their feelings.

💙 Do – Choose a positive action or solution to handle the situation.

By teaching children to Breathe, Think, and Do, we help them build emotional awareness, problem-solving skills, and healthy ways to manage big emotions.

06/15/2026

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
The Knoxville - Knox County Community Action Committee and the Knoxville-Knox County CAC Office on Aging join communities around the world commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. While significant progress has been made in raising awareness and protecting older adults, there is still much work to be done.