According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2017 there were nearly 51 million adults aged 65 years and older living in the U.S., a 45 percent increase from 35 million in 2000. It is important to monitor the health…
Senior Hunger
Existing research shows that many senior citizens struggle with food insecurity. To better understand the complex relationships between food insecurity, older age, and other related factors, Feeding America conducts and releases timely and relevant research on hunger among older adults…
Beyond the Meal – The Value of Socialization in Older Americans Act Congregate Nutrition Programs
The National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP) received a grant in June 2016 for one year of studying the benefits of socialization in OAA funded Congregate Nutrition programs to the health and well-being of older adults. From…
Opportunities for Complex Care Programs to Address the Social Determinants of Health
Traditionally, payers, policymakers, and consumers have looked to the health care system to improve health outcomes. More recently, however, attention has shifted toward a broader approach that includes cross-sector collaboration to address the social, economic, and environmental factors impacting individual…
Ordering Nutritious & Indigenous Foods
The Ordering Nutritious and Indigenous Foods: Guidelines and Checklist were developed in an effort to normalize healthy and Indigenous foods in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities across the nation. At the American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF), our vision…
Wholesome Nation Eats
As RSBCIHI moves towards holistic wholesome living, we want to use this opportunity to bring people together to celebrate food. We hope that this book becomes a useful tool as you broaden your flavor experience. Please click on the link…
Toolkit: Healthcare Policy and Practice Opportunities for Senior Nutrition Programs Part 2 – Launching an In-Home Medical Nutrition Therapy Program
Nutrition services provided by community-based organizations have been shown to positively impact the physical, mental and social well-being of older adults and adults with disabilities. Increasingly, such services are being recognized as a key component of holistic client-centered care. For…
Toolkit: Healthcare Policy and Practice Opportunities for Senior Nutrition Programs Part 1 – The Evolving Healthcare Legislation Landscape
Nutrition services provided by community-based organizations have been shown to positively impact the physical, mental and social well-being of older adults and adults with disabilities. Increasingly, such services are being recognized as a key component of holistic client-centered care. For…
March is National Nutrition Month
Led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month® focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. This year, ACL developed two graphic pieces to support our Networks…
Medicaid Recipient’s Food Attitudes, Purchasing Habits, Barriers and Opportunities
The IFIC (International Food Information Council) Foundation conducted an oversample of Medicaid recipients, in partnership with the Root Cause Coalition. The goal of this oversample was to determine how those on Medicaid view their health and diet, food production and…
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