Food security/insecurity is a basic social determinant of health. Access to safe, adequate, nutritious, quality food and fluid is essential for life, health, disease risk reduction, and management of chronic disease and conditions. Titles III and VI of the Older…
Tele or Virtual Nutrition Education for Older Adults
Adequate nutrition is critical for the well-being and health of all individuals but is particularly important for older adults. Community-based food and nutrition programs are resources for addressing the nutritional health of aging adults. Many senior nutrition programs leverage technological…
Senior Nutrition Programs and Sustainability: Guide to Prioritizing Clients
Aging network providers face financial and organizational challenges serving the large numbers of people eligible for the Title III-C senior nutrition program under the Older Americans Act (OAA). During the 2020 pandemic, the aging network experienced a surge in demand…
Using Groceries and other Nutrition Services to Meet Senior Needs
The Senior Nutrition Program (SNP) of the Older Americans Act (OAA) is a unique federal program for older adults that offers nutritious meals, social opportunities of friendship, companionship, volunteerism, and a range of additional services that allow older adults to…
Senior Nutrition Programs and Sustainability Elements of Sustainability: Establishing a Private Pay Program
Senior Nutrition Programs (SNPs) have historically established fee-for-service private pay systems for meals, in addition to providing meals funded by the Older Americans Act (OAA). These payment systems can help expand services beyond existing OAA funding, thereby increasing resources for…
The Diner – Promising Practice COVID-19 Pivot
This Promising Practice from the Network brief describes The Diner, a casual dining experience with a mission to nourish seniors through food and socialization. Located in Vancouver, Washington, The Diner is one of several social enterprise activities of Meals on…
Toolkit: Addressing Nutrition and Social Connection Needs of Rural Older Adults During the COVID-19 Emergency
Older adults living in rural areas are especially vulnerable during the COVID-19 public health emergency, even as their needs for nutrition and socialization services are rising. Rural residents face persistent challenges related to accessing long-term services and supports, healthcare, transportation,…
Step By Step Guide For Senior Nutrition Programs Seeking to Work with Food Retailers
Senior nutrition programs are uniquely positioned to adapt, ideate, and succeed in engaging traditional and untraditional partners to meet the evolving nutrition needs of the older adults that they serve. As senior nutrition programs continue to engage with older adults…
Enhancing Socialization through Making Meaningful Volunteer Connections during COVID-19
Social interaction is essential for physical and mental health and well-being. The health benefits of human social interaction are plentiful; delaying memory loss, improving mood, stimulating appetite, and decreasing mortality. Aging experts have known the value of socialization for a…
Toolkit: Resuming “New Normal” Operations: A Peer-to Peer Exchange for Senior Nutrition Programs
Senior nutrition programs across the country are transitioning in ways large and small to “new normal” operations as localities and states are reopening to resume economic activity. Implementing “new normal” operations will differ from community to community, particularly along geographic…
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