Understanding the role/needs of various decision-makers within specific health care organizations is a critical factor in the development/design of your value proposition proposals to these potential customers. This webinar identified some of the key decision-makers within health care organizations and…
Social Enterprising Aging Network Example – REAL Grille
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…
Toolkit: Power of Partnerships Summer 2020 Virtual Learning Webinar Series
Senior nutrition program providers have admirably risen to meet the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Critical to these efforts has been the ability to leverage existing relationships with key stakeholders (i.e., restaurants, food system partners, technology…
Partnerships with Foodbanks and Other United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Programs
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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