Senior nutrition programs across the country are transitioning in ways large and small to “new normal” operations as localities and states are reopening to resume economic activity. Implementing “new normal” operations will differ from community to community, particularly along geographic…
Information on Federal Programs to Sustain Nutrition for At-risk Individuals
The table attached lists and describes Federal nutrition programs and indicates the program recipients by category. To learn more about a program in Table 1, click on the program hyperlink to Table 2 (Programs that Provide Nutrition Needs of At-Risk…
Toolkit: 2020 Innovative Projects for Nutrition Programs and Services – Part 1 & 2
In 2017, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) awarded six grants from across the country with a focus on systematic testing and documentation of innovative and promising practices that enhance the quality, effectiveness and proven outcomes of nutrition programs within…
Addressing Social Isolation for Older Adults During the COVID-19 Crisis
ADvancing States took action during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis to assist state aging and disability agencies in responding to, and meeting the needs of, facility residents and an older adult population sheltering at home. This resource was created through…
HHS Releases Resources for COVID-19
A number of HHS divisions are releasing COVID-19-related information on funding and guidance. Below is information on key issues to keep you up-to-date.Funding for States to Address COVID-19 Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced upcoming action…
Evaluation of Senior Community Centers in Rural and Urban Pennsylvania
This evaluation research project examined senior community centers in Pennsylvania to analyze challenges and opportunities that these centers face in providing services to a growing senior population. Specifically, the research: created an inventory of Pennsylvania’s rural and urban senior community…
Toolkit: Making the Case for Nutrition Therapy: The MNT Works for Seniors Toolkit
Hosted by the National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Senior nutrition programs have a service structure in place and are trusted, proven and valuable partners in the expanding health care market. Congregate…
HCBS Business Acumen Center Toolkit
The HCBS Business Acumen Center and its partners are developing a toolkit to prepare community-based organizations (CBOs) to contract with integrated health care entities and provide tools and resources to help expand the ways CBOs do business. The toolkit is…
Toolkit: Recipe Development Techniques for Memorable and Marketable Meals
Creating Delicious, Healthy, Appealing Meals for Seniors Creating delicious, healthy, appealing meals starts with great recipes. Attendees of this 30-minute webinar discovered best practices for developing and testing recipes, important reminders about food safety, and trends that will make recipes…
Nutrition Assistance Programs: Agencies Could Do More to Help Address the Nutritional Needs of Older Adult
Research shows that nutrition can affect the health outcomes of older adults. Federal nutrition guidelines provide broad guidance for healthy populations, but do not focus on the varying nutritional needs of older adults. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
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