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…
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…
FAQs – Groceries and OAA Programs
Food insecurity was an issue prior to COVID-19, but it is an even bigger issue during the COVID-19 crisis. Fortunately, all states now have major disaster declarations (MDD) and thus have the authority* to exercise maximum flexibility to feed and…
Reopening Guidance for Senior Nutrition Programs
On April 16, 2020, President Trump unveiled the three-phased Guidelines for Opening Up America Again. Developed as a collaborative effort between the National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging, National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs, National Council on…
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…
Nutrition Services Incentive Program of the Older Americans Act and States
A summary of the Nutrition Services Incentive Program of the Older Americans Act – targeted for State Units on Aging operating during traditional (non-COVID-19) business environments – providing an overview of the program purpose, funding mechanism, key requirements, and how…
Volunteer Engagement and Recruitment Resources
Volunteers have always been critical to the success of senior nutrition programs. They help to support the Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) critical mission to keep seniors independent as they age. For many years, across the Nation, volunteers have helped…
Tips for Purchasing Meals During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to SUAs, AAAs, and local nutrition providers who deliver services to vulnerable older adults. Congregate meal sites have closed as a result of social distancing and these older adults are now served by…
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