Most older adults want to continue living in their homes as they age. Yet many homes often need to be adapted to meet the changing mobility, sensory and cognitive needs of the older adults who live in them. As a…
The Impact of the Opioid Epidemic on the Aging Services Network and the Older Adults They Serve
Read findings from a new survey by NCOA that reveals an untold story about the nation’s opioid epidemic—how the crisis is eroding the quality of life of older adults and the ability of local organizations to serve them. To gain…
Living Below the Line: Economic Insecurity and Older Americans, Insecurity in the States 2019
New estimates from the 2019 Elder IndexTM suggest that half of older adults living alone, and 23% of older adults living in two-elder households, lack the financial resources required to pay for basic needs. The Gerontology Institute compares the 2019…
Working Together: Tips and Strategies for Building a Malnutrition Advocacy Coalition
The webinar will discuss how to build a coalition at the local and state levels using case studies from state and national coalitions. Helpful? Yes No…
Community Health Workers: Trends & Population Issues Among Older Adults
This webinar was the second in a two-part series targeted at community health workers (promotoras). National Council on Aging hosted a webinar that explored the trends and population issues developing as the population of older adults, particularly the “Baby Boomers”,…
Toolkit: Preparing Gluten-Free Senior Meals Parts 1 & 2
Part 1: Making the Case for Gluten-Free Seniors Meals Celiac disease (CD) is a serious autoimmune condition that can develop at any stage in life and can often go undiagnosed. Awareness is increasing as diagnostic methods improve, and studies show…
Nutrition and the Science of Aging: Key Nutrients in Aging
Nutrition needs are different for older adults and it is important that specific nutrients – including protein, fiber, vitamin B-12, vitamin B-6, calcium and vitamin D – are included in the diets of older adults as requirements change as we…
Nutrition and the Science of Aging: Changing Nutrition Needs
The physiology of aging is complex. Biological, physical and functional changes associated with aging can impact the nutrition status and dietary needs of aging adults. This webinar will cover nutrition concerns specific to older adults, including malnutrition and screening methods…
Implicit Bias in Public Health Practice
The field of public health increasingly focuses on health equity and population health outcomes. While systemic factors are major drivers of inequities, what is the role of the individual? This live webinar will introduce the idea of implicit bias and…
Recipe Development Techniques for Memorable and Marketable Meals Online Training Series
Recipe Development Techniques for Memorable and Marketable Meals Online Training Series – Creating delicious, healthy, appealing meals starts with great recipes. Successful senior nutrition programs want to continually evolve the recipes they use to create meals that meet changing tastes…
Can’t find what you are looking for? Contact us »