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)…
Modifying Your Home for Healthy Aging
Most older adults want to continue living in their homes as they age. Yet many homes often need to be adapted to meet the changing mobility, sensory and cognitive needs of the older adults who live in them. As a…
Breaking Down the Components of a Home Delivered Meal
A picture is worth a thousand words! Leverage the power of a picture to communicate the benefits of the home delivered meal. Here is a great example from the Age Strong Campaign in Boston on how to both communicate what…
Free “What’s on a Food Label?” PowerPoint
Food labels help consumers make purchasing decisions at the grocery store and provide information about what is inside the container. A food label initially helps sell the product to the consumer and gives the consumer information about the product identity,…
Loneliness Toolkit
Feeling lonely? You’re not alone. If you’re feeling lonely, you’re not alone. Anyone can feel lonely. Did you know that it’s common to experience feelings of loneliness even when surrounded by friends and family? Or that feeling lonely can be…
Suspicious Activity Reports on Elder Financial Exploitation: Issues and Trends
Since 2013, financial institutions have reported to the federal government over 180,000 suspicious activities targeting older adults, involving a total of more than $6 billion. These reports indicate that financial exploitation of older adults by scammers, family members, caregivers, and…
Engaging American Indian/Alaska Native Elders in Falls Prevention Programs
The ‘Engaging American Indian/Alaska Native Elders in Falls Prevention Programs’ tip sheet provides an overview of the issue of falls among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) elders. It discusses evidence-based strategies for reducing falls and falls risks and numerous suggestions for…
AARP Native Origins Cooking Series
AARP’s Native Origins website offers a collection of resources (articles, videos, blogs and reports) that celebrate the lives and culture of 50-plus American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. Through a series of three videos, Emmy-winning chef Loretta Barrett Oden, a…
My Native Plate Visuals & Resources
Indian Health Services has developed the My Native Plate, which is based on the USDA’s My Plate. The plate illustrates appropriate portions containing the foods from each of the food groups recommended by the Dietary Guidelines. More Native Plate Examples:…
Native Americans with Diabetes
Native Americans (American Indians and Alaska Natives) have a greater chance of having diabetes than any other US racial group. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, a costly condition that requires dialysis or kidney transplant for survival. Kidney…
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