The older population, those aged 65 and older, is distributed across the urban and rural landscapes in ways that help shape this population and the country overall. According to 2012 to 2016 American Community Survey (ACS) data, there were 46.2…
Food Safety on the Go
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 48 million persons in the United States get sick from foodborne illnesses each year. Age-related changes in how our bodies function can place adults 65 and older at increased risk…
Breaking Down the Components of a Home Delivered Meal
A picture is worth a thousand words! Leverage the power of a picture to communicate the benefits of the home delivered meal. Here is a great example from the Age Strong Campaign in Boston on how to both communicate what…
State of the State: Malnutrition among Florida’s Senior Population, A Proposal for Living Healthy in Florida
Malnutrition is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults with up to one out of two seniors being either at risk of becoming or are currently malnourished (Defeat Malnutrition Today, 2017). Due to a combination of causes…
Interventions to Decrease Food Insecurity
Join America’s Essential Hospitals and the Social Interventions Research and Evaluation Network (SIREN) to learn how health systems nationwide are exploring ways to help meet patients’ food insecurity needs. Emilia De Marchis, MD, from the University of California, San Francisco…
Getting to Know the Tastes and Preferences of Produce Consumers
Consumer demand for great tasting fruits and vegetables is at an all-time high. Growers, retailers, and foodservice operators are striving to meet the demands of a more selective consumer. During this webinar, we’ll discuss trends and challenges influencing the produce…
NIH Sensory Nutrition and Disease Workshop
Many of our most serious and intractable health problems—including obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and cancer—are linked to what we choose to eat and drink. What we choose to eat and drink is driven largely by the sensory…
Using Medicare Physician Billing Codes to Support CBO Partnerships & Address SDOH
Partners in Care Foundation secured a partnership with a local medical provider to develop a model of transitional care management and chronic care management focusing on addressing the Social Determinants of Health for the target population. The group received grant…
Protein’s Role in Bone Health: Does Protein Type and Amount Matter?
The controversy as to whether dietary protein (particularly animal-derived protein) is beneficial or deleterious to bone health has been a long-standing controversy among health professionals. A recent systematic review of available data found a positive effect of dietary protein on…
Innovation: Part Discipline, Part Creativity, All Possible – Extended Brief
Our world is moving at a lightning speed. What’s challenging, however, is the ability to embrace or even catalyze an innovation within our professional lives. Today, all stakeholders—from intern to chairman of the board—are prioritizing innovation. Beyond the buzzword lies…
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