Jesse Hill Market as a collaborative partnership model that can be scaled across the nation so that all Americans, regardless of zip code or socioeconomic status, can make choices that lead to healthy and hope-filled lives. This initiative by Grady…
Health Well-Being Social Connections
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, social isolation was already affecting older adults at a rate higher than other populations. Twenty-five percent of community-dwelling Americans age 65 years and older are considered socially isolated, and a significant number of adults in…
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…
Nutrition Requirements of the Older Americans Act (OAA)
This tipsheet provides an overview of the basic / nutritional requirements of the Older Americans Act, including concise introductions of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Dietary Reference Intakes and how they differ. This resource addresses key questions such…
Congregate Nutrition Program Myth Busters
Participating in congregate nutrition programs for older adults can be fun, engaging and nutritionally satisfying. This resource offers practice-informed tips for how congregate nutrition programs can address myths that can limit the delivery of quality nutrition services for older adults.…
Strategies to Enhance Nutrition Training for Congregate Nutrition Program Sites
Congregate nutrition programs are designed to support older adults, specifically those facing social and financial difficulties. This resource provides practice-informed tips for how congregate nutrition programs can enhance training opportunities for congregate nutrition program staff.…
Improving the Dining Experience at Congregate Meal Sites
The congregate nutrition program can be fun, engaging and impactful for older adults living in communities across the country. This resource offers practice-informed tips for how congregate nutrition programs can improve the dining experience for older adult clients.…
Quality Nutrition Services for Senior Nutrition Programs 101 – Extended Brief
“Times…they are changing” may be a cliché, but it is true, and the changing times affect how nutrition programs function every day and their need to change to meet both current and future needs. This brief will address components of…
Quality Nutrition Services for Senior Nutrition Programs 101 – Summary Brief
“Times…they are changing” may be a cliché, but it is true, and the changing times affect how nutrition programs function every day and their need to change to meet both current and future needs. This brief will address components of…
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