Increasingly, frail older adults with complex health issues live alone in the community, far from their relatives and caregivers. An older adult may depend upon community service providers for basic necessities and psychosocial support prior to a disastrous event. However,…
Reducing Food Insecurity and Nutrition-Related Chronic Diseases During COVID Among Medicaid HCBS Beneficiaries
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) host a monthly webinar series that invites subject matter experts and practitioners from across the home-and-community-based services (HCBS) spectrum to share insights and best practices…
COVID-19: A Fight for Survival
This session describes the latest research available related to the COVID-19 virus and its impact on the senior and other at-risk populations. It examines the fight for survival in a comprehensive way from community to an individual struggle. Factors to…
Food as Medicine: Indigenous Knowledge
Join us for a panel discussion exploring Indigenous Knowledge on Food as Medicine.…
Caring for Those Who Care: Meeting the Needs of LGBT Caregivers
This webinar will help providers further their understanding of the experiences of LGBT caregivers and improve their multicultural capacities to meet caregiver’s needs. This webinar is part of the cultural competency training curriculum created by the staff of the Diverse…
Connect and Converse: Providing Culturally Inclusive Nutrition Programming to Diverse Older Adults
Having a foundational understanding of key equity, diversity, and inclusion vocabulary and best practices in hospitality customer service is a helpful place to start when planning to strengthen service offerings to diverse older adults. Join the National Resource Center on…
Stepping Up Your Nutrition
Malnutrition can cause substantial losses in lean body mass which make older folks more susceptible to falls. Without proper nutrition, they may not be able to successfully recover from falls and are at increased risk for hospital readmission. Because these…
Food Insecurity During COVID-19
As you know, the COVID-19 pandemic has put tremendous strain on those living with food insecurity and the organizations working to address hunger. In response to this continuing crisis, The Root Cause Coalition (TRCC) recently released its first of a…
Connect and Converse: Nutrition Education for Older Adults During COVID-19
One of the positive aspects of the COVID-19 public health emergency is a renewed focus on the nutrition needs of older adults, and the importance of nutrition on overall health, wellbeing, and functionality. Providing nutrition education is a key function…
Indigenous Food-ways: Adapting to Change
This workshop will take an in-depth look at Indigenous Foods as a professional practice with ancient roots that translate to contemporary self-care in everyday life. Chef Craig will share introductory information about Indigenous Foodways and expanding food vocabulary to make…
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