The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be a disruptive force for senior nutrition program providers. However, this disruption provides a great opportunity for learning and advancing innovative practice. Over the course of this year, one of the important opportunities realized…
Caregivers in Crisis: Caregiving in the time of COVID-19
The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving (RCI) undertook a study of caregiving in the time of COVID19 with the support of the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation. The impetus for this study was a steady stream of informal reports from the…
Nutrition Initiatives During COVID-19: Findings from State Aging and Disability Agencies
During the COVID-19 pandemic, health risks and financial burdens for certain at-risk populations can make access to food challenging. This issue brief explores the adjustments that states have made to nutrition programs. The brief highlights examples of opportunities available and…
Not Enough to Eat: COVID-19 Deepens America’s Hunger Crisis
Prior to COVID-19, even in the midst of a strong economy with a record streak of job growth and low unemployment rates, in 2018 nearly 8 million (4 percent) American adults reported that members of their households sometimes or often…
The Diner – Promising Practice COVID-19 Pivot
This Promising Practice from the Network brief describes The Diner, a casual dining experience with a mission to nourish seniors through food and socialization. Located in Vancouver, Washington, The Diner is one of several social enterprise activities of Meals on…
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,…
Options for Contracting Meals During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has created food production challenges for senior nutrition programs across the United States. Congregate meal sites have closed and are no longer able to provide on-site nutritious meals and socialization to older Americans. Displaced congregate attendees have…
Partnering with USDA Programs During COVID-19
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…
Nutrition Requirements – DRIs/DGAs Under COVID-19
This FAQ document helps to answer nutrition requirement questions around DRIs/DGAs under supplemental funding due to the COVID-19 emergency. For more information on DRIs/DGAs, see document Nutrition Requirements of the Older Americans Act (OAA) as of April 3, 2020 available…
Calorie Intake Requirement During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused nutritional standards (i.e. DRIs and DGAs) to be waived for emergency meals. COVID-19 has made these provisions applicable for funds awarded under Supplemental #3, Supplemental #2 and the regular Older Americans Act during the period…
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