This Promising Practice from the Network brief describes the REAL Grille, a social enterprise business of REAL Services, operated by Real Services Area Agency on Aging. Located in South Bend, Illinois, the REAL Grill is one of several social enterprise…
Emerging Learnings About Nutrition Status, COVID-19, and Nutrition Education in Older Adults
The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be a disruptive force for senior nutrition program providers. However, this disruption provides a great opportunity for learning and advancing innovative practice. Over the course of this year, one of the important opportunities realized…
Senior Centers: Education, Engagement and Enrichment for the Third Age
Senior Centers become the heartbeat of community connection for older adults. They function as the “schoolhouse” for adults age 55 and older, providing relevant information on how to successfully age in place, building the tools for maintaining independence, self-determination, and…
Mapping Your Partnership Assets – Quarantine Box Food System Partnership
Providing seniors access to healthy meals has been a critical component of addressing challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please join this upcoming webinar to learn key insights on how the Detroit Area Agency on Aging, partnered with the…
Evaluation of Senior Community Centers in Rural and Urban Pennsylvania
This research examined senior community centers in Pennsylvania to analyze challenges and opportunities that these centers face in providing services to a growing senior population. Specifically, the research: created an inventory of Pennsylvania’s rural and urban senior community center (SCC)…
Innovative Solutions to Address Social Isolation in Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Join the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) and the ACL’s Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs (ONHPP) for a Spotlight on Health webinar that will highlight innovative solutions to address social isolation in older adults during…
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…
Options for Contracting Meals During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has created food production challenges for senior nutrition programs across the United States. Congregate meal sites have closed and are no longer able to provide on-site nutritious meals and socialization to older Americans. Displaced congregate attendees have…
Toolkit: 2020 Innovative Projects for Nutrition Programs and Services – Part 1 & 2
In 2017, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) awarded six grants from across the country with a focus on systematic testing and documentation of innovative and promising practices that enhance the quality, effectiveness and proven outcomes of nutrition programs within…
Innovative Projects for Nutrition Programs and Services – Part 2
In 2017, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) awarded six grants from across the country with a focus on systematic testing and documentation of innovative and promising practices that enhance the quality, effectiveness and proven outcomes of nutrition programs within…
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