In an effort to address the national senior nutrition network’s most pressing questions and provide up-to-the-minute information on the response, Meals on Wheels America and the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP) teamed up to host a…
USDA Releases New Start Simple with MyPlate App
Set simple goals for healthy eating Meet healthy eating goals one at a time! Use the Start Simple with MyPlate App to pick simple daily food goals, see real-time progress, and earn badges along the way. This easy-to-use app can help you…
B12 Brief
Older adults do not require more vitamin B-12 than younger adults, but absorption of vitamin B-12 may decrease with age. It’s important to get the right amount of vitamin B-12 as we get older.…
B6 Brief
Vitamin B-6 is very important for older adults and may play a role in maintaining cognition during aging. Adults aged 51 and older have higher vitamin B-6 needs than younger adults.…
Protein Brief
Recommended intake of protein for older adults is the same as younger adults, though emerging research suggests older adults may indeed require more.…
Fiber Brief
Fiber plays an important role in the health of older adults. Older adults need slightly less fiber than younger adults.…
Calcium Brief
Calcium is a mineral that plays an important role in the health of older adults. Older adults have higher calcium needs than younger adults.…
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)…
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…
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