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…
2019 Profile of Older Americans
The Profile of Older Americans is an annual summary of the available statistics related to the older population in the United States. Principal sources of data are the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Health Statistics, and the Bureau…
Poverty, Hunger, Health, and the Federal Nutrition Programs: A Profile of the Southern Region
The public health and economic crisis created by COVID-19 is exacerbating the already alarming rates of food insecurity in the Southern Region of the United States, according to Hunger, Health, and the Federal Nutrition Programs: A Profile of the Southern Region,…
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,…
Virtual Intertribal Food Summit
How to Attend? There are a couple ways to attend and participate in this Virtual Intertribal Food Summit: Live Zoom roundtables and livestreams to facebook. See the schedule for these live events and make sure you are registered to receive the…
National Blueprint: Achieving Quality Malnutrition Care for Older Adults
Up to one out of every two older Americans is at risk for malnutrition, yet there is a gap in the delivery of malnutrition care for older adults. The Defeat Malnutrition Today coalition has worked with other partners to release…
How to Communicate With Older Adults about Food Insecurity and Hunger
This resource examines the issue of hunger among the older adult population and addresses health and financial impacts due to food insecurity. Data on the demographics of older adults living with hunger in America is also shared within the…
Contracting Toolkit
The Aging and Disability Business Institute at the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) released a new multi-part Contracting Toolkit designed to help aging and disability community-based organizations (CBOs) navigate the complex terrain of health care contracting. The first part of…
Enhancing Socialization through Making Meaningful Volunteer Connections during COVID-19
Social interaction is essential for physical and mental health and well-being. The health benefits of human social interaction are plentiful; delaying memory loss, improving mood, stimulating appetite, and decreasing mortality. Aging experts have known the value of socialization for a…
The Joy of Cooking and its Benefits for Older Adults
Cooking nutritious meals at home can be a key strategy for healthy eating, particularly in an environment dominated by fast food, carry out, and processed foods. Cooking at home has become especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced…
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