Toolkit: The “New Normal” Way of Providing Key Nutrition Services to Seniors

The COVID-19 public health emergency continues to change the ways in which the aging network is meeting the needs of older adults. Over the past several weeks, senior nutrition programs have shown great leadership and innovation as they altered their service models to provide meals and groceries to older adults in new and creative ways. Looking ahead, as states begin the process of reopening, the Administration for Community Living, in partnership with staff at the National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging (NRCNA), and the Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics’ Healthy Aging Dietetic Practice Group, will talk about ways for transitioning to ‘new normal’ operations for senior nutrition programs. The National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging, at Meals on Wheels America, with support from the Administration for Community Living, on May 19, 2020 discussed how your organization’s efforts align with this emerging guidance and be a part of the ongoing conversation.

In this webinar attendees:
• Identified an approach to returning to new normal operations for senior nutrition program providers;
• Recognized opportunities to leverage virtual platforms to provide nutrition education and counseling for seniors served by your organization

Presenter:

• Judy Simon, National Nutritionist, Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion, Administration for Community Living
• Keri Lipperini, Director, Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion, Administration for Community Living
• Katie M. Dodd, MS, RD, CSG, LD, FAND, Founder, The Geriatric Nutritionist

Downloads and Webinar Recording

• Audio Recording
• Slide Deck

Key Resources

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics COVID-19 Professional Resource Hub
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Telehealth website
• Anderson MO, Perrin AN. Technology use among seniors. Washington, DC: Pew Research Center for Internet & Technology. 2017 Sep.
• FDA Food Safety for Older Adults
• NCOA Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors
• NIA Exercise and Physical Activity (formerly Go4Life)
• Older Adults and Technology: Moving Beyond the Stereotypes. Stanford Center on Longevity website
• Start Simple with MyPlate: Food Planning During the Coronavirus Pandemic
• SNAP Ed Educational Resources for Older Adults
• Using the Nutrition Facts Label: For Older Adults
• NRCNA New Normal Virtual Nutrition Education Challenges and Solutions