During an emergency situation such as the COVID-19 public health emergency, there are flexibilities available to TEFAP state agencies to assist them in continuing to provide food to people in need. TEFAP is available to assist current participants and those…
COVID-19 Suggestions for Senior Nutrition Programs Offering Home Delivered Meals
Older people are more likely to have serious COVID-19 illness. This may be because immune systems change with age, making it harder to fight off diseases and infection. Older adults also are more likely to have underlying health conditions that…
Food Insecurity and Health: Overcoming Food Insecurity Through Healthcare-Based Interventions
Drawing from diverse expert input and patient experiences, Food Insecurity and Health: Overcoming Food Insecurity Through Healthcare-Based Interventions, includes lessons learned, innovative and promising practices, as well as solutions to common barriers to address food insecurity in communities across the nation. This Guide…
HHS Releases Resources for COVID-19
A number of HHS divisions are releasing COVID-19-related information on funding and guidance. Below is information on key issues to keep you up-to-date.Funding for States to Address COVID-19 Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced upcoming action…
Social Determinants of Health in Rural Communities Toolkit
Welcome to the Social Determinants of Health in Rural Communities Toolkit. This toolkit compiles evidence-based and promising models and resources to support organizations implementing programs to address social determinants of health in rural communities across the United States. This toolkit…
Frequently Asked Questions Nutrition Services Emergency Management
This document published by the Administration for Community Living covers highlights from and updates to the nutrition services frequently asked emergency management questions.…
Administration for Community Living COVID-19 Resource Hub
This website is the Administration for Community Living COVID-19 Resource Hub. This Resource Hub includes helpful information such as how to stay safe and protect others, how to stay connect and engaged during social distancing, links to state resources, resources…
USDA Releases New Start Simple with MyPlate App
Set simple goals for healthy eating Meet healthy eating goals one at a time! Use the Start Simple with MyPlate App to pick simple daily food goals, see real-time progress, and earn badges along the way. This easy-to-use app can help you…
B12 Brief
Older adults do not require more vitamin B-12 than younger adults, but absorption of vitamin B-12 may decrease with age. It’s important to get the right amount of vitamin B-12 as we get older.…
B6 Brief
Vitamin B-6 is very important for older adults and may play a role in maintaining cognition during aging. Adults aged 51 and older have higher vitamin B-6 needs than younger adults.…
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