This document published by the Administration for Community Living answers frequently asked questions around the Nutrition Services Incentive Program of the Older Americans Act and States. The questions covered include but are not limited to what the Nutrition Services Incentive…
COVID-19 Suggestions for Senior Nutrition Programs Offering Home Delivered Meals
Older people are more likely to have serious COVID-19 illness. This may be because immune systems change with age, making it harder to fight off diseases and infection. Older adults also are more likely to have underlying health conditions that…
Suggestions for COVID-19 Senior Nutrition Programs
States and localities can use the flexibility of the Older Americans Act to adapt their policies and procedures. While States may seek a major disaster declaration (click here to view the Administration Community Living’s Nutrition Services Emergency Management FAQ) to…
Q&A From Call with SUA Directors
This document published by the Administration for Community Living contains frequently asked questions based on a call with the Administration for Community Living and State Unit on Aging Directors hosted by ADvancing States on March 23, 2020. Topics of the…
Food Insecurity and Health: Overcoming Food Insecurity Through Healthcare-Based Interventions
Drawing from diverse expert input and patient experiences, Food Insecurity and Health: Overcoming Food Insecurity Through Healthcare-Based Interventions, includes lessons learned, innovative and promising practices, as well as solutions to common barriers to address food insecurity in communities across the nation. This Guide…
Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
Introduction In the event of an infectious disease outbreak, local officials may require the public to take measures to limit and control the spread of the disease. This tip sheet provides information about social distancing, quarantine, and isolation. The government…
Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
What You Should Know When you hear, read, or watch news about an outbreak of an infectious disease such as Ebola, you may feel anxious and show signs of stress—even when the outbreak affects people far from where you live…
Toolkit: Senior Nutrition Network COVID-19 Response Townhall
In an effort to address the national senior nutrition network’s most pressing questions and provide up-to-the-minute information on the response, Meals on Wheels America and the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP) teamed up to host a…
HHS Releases Resources for COVID-19
A number of HHS divisions are releasing COVID-19-related information on funding and guidance. Below is information on key issues to keep you up-to-date.Funding for States to Address COVID-19 Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced upcoming action…
Using the Nutrition Facts Label: For Older Adults
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a tool to help Americans make informed food choices that can have positive effects on your health and wellness. It is called the Nutrition Facts label and you can find it on…