Food insecurity in older adults is increasingly being recognized as a serious health and social problem in the United States. Recent research shows that in 2016, 8% of older adults (~ 2.8 million) experienced food insecurity – which can lead…
The State of Senior Hunger in America in 2016
The National Foundation to End Senior Hunger (NFESH) and Feeding America® released The State of Senior Hunger in America in 2016, a research study about food insecurity among seniors in the United States in 2016, the most recent year for which data…
Older Adult Malnutrition: An Interdisciplinary Approach Virtual Conference
Healthy Aging Dietetic Practice Group will have their first virtual on older adult malnutrition, conference taking place May 22, 2018 from 12:00-4:30 EST. Join Healthy Aging for an afternoon exploring malnutrition from multiple unique perspectives. Hear from 12 interdisciplinary experts about approaches to treating malnutrition…
Free Online Course: Screen & Intervene: Addressing Food Insecurity Among Older Adults
The Food Research & Action Center and AARP Foundation released a free, online course, “Screen & Intervene: Addressing Food Insecurity Among Older Adults,” to educate health care and community-based providers around the country about the extent of senior hunger and…
Nutrition Programs Gap Analysis for Older Nevadans
Food insecurity affects Nevadans of all ages but older adults face a significant impact when they lack consistent access to enough food. Food insecurity is a condition that is assessed and represented in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports.…
Toolkit: 2018 National Nutrition Month Webinar: A Conversation with Lance Robertson
In celebration of National Nutrition Month the Assistant Secretary for Aging, Mr. Lance Robertson was featured in the National Nutrition and Aging’s Resource Center (NRCNA) webinar on March 14, 2018. The webinar provided an overview of Older Americans Act Nutrition…
Webinar: A Conversation with Lance Robertson, Administrator/Asst. Sec. for Aging
The OAA Meal is Part of the Equation: A Conversation with Lance Robertson, ACL Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging In celebration of National Nutrition Month the Assistant Secretary of Aging, Mr. Lance Robertson will be featured in the National…
Food Safety for Older Adults Booklet
Food safety is important for everyone—but it’s especially important for you. That’s why the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Food and Drug Administration have prepared this booklet.…
2018 Healthy Aging Summit
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SNAP Is Linked with Improved Nutritional Outcomes and Lower Health Care Costs
New research links the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps) with improved health outcomes and lower health care costs. This report adds to previous work showing SNAP’s capacity to assist families in buying food, reducing poverty and helping…
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