Knoxville Hosts 42nd Aging Family Affair Conference
The CAC Office on Aging drew about 350 attendees to its annual conference on senior care and family caregiving.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Eldercare
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The CAC Office on Aging hosted the 42nd annual "Aging: A Family Affair" conference, which drew around 350 attendees. Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon and Knox County Mayor Betsy Henderson delivered welcome remarks.
Why it matters
Lyvers stated that regional growth makes access to centralized aging resources more urgent for families in Knoxville and Knox County. The conference connects residents with caregiving, benefits and care-provider information.
The conference drew around 350 attendees to sessions on Medicare enrollment, estate planning, pulmonary health, caregiving and veteran services. Knox County has over 100,000 residents aged 60 and over, the population the program serves.
The players
CAC Office on Aging
The CAC Office on Aging is the local agency that organizes aging services and hosted this year's conference for families in Knox County.
Indya Kincannon
Indya Kincannon is the Mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee, and delivered welcome remarks at the conference.
Betsy Henderson
Betsy Henderson is the Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, and delivered welcome remarks at the conference.
Carole Myers
Carole Myers is a professor at the University of Tennessee College of Nursing who gave the conference keynote on purpose and legacy.
The details
Breakout sessions and a vendor expo gave attendees access to area organizations, assisted living providers and in-home care agencies. WVLT's Will Puckett served as emcee, and University of Tennessee College of Nursing professor Dr. Carole Myers gave a keynote on finding purpose and leaving a legacy.
Timeline
Thursday, November 5, 2026: 42nd annual conference held.
2027: Conference scheduled to return for its 43rd year.
Family Affair Series
The 42nd annual conference extends a 42-year run of the "Aging: A Family Affair" series hosted by the CAC Office on Aging. The 43rd edition is scheduled for next year, continuing the program's focus on caregiving and senior services.
Families in Knoxville and Knox County can use the vendor expo to compare assisted living providers and in-home care agencies. Sessions on Medicare enrollment and estate planning offer practical steps for managing care costs.
The takeaway
Planning ahead for caregiving can ease decisions about benefits, legal arrangements and care options. Local resources, including the CAC Office on Aging at 865-546-6262, can help families begin that planning.
What happens next
The conference is scheduled to return for its 43rd year in 2027.
Further reading
For more on caregiving resources, see Eldercare coverage in Knoxville.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wvlt.
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