Having a foundational understanding of key equity, diversity, and inclusion vocabulary and best practices in hospitality customer service is a helpful place to start when planning to strengthen service offerings to diverse older adults. Join the National Resource Center on…
Providing Culturally Inclusive Nutrition Services to Diverse Older Adults
Senior nutrition programs are increasingly charged with meeting the needs of diverse communities. According to federal data, racial and ethnic minority populations served by the Aging Network have increased from 7.5 million (19% of the older adult population) in 2008…
Toolkit: Technical Assistance and Training Needs Assessment Survey: Insights Gleaned & Next Steps
The need for a successful and sustainable business environment for senior nutrition program professionals has been evolving rapidly in recent years. More and more, particularly with the onset of the COVID-19 public health emergency, a strong business acumen is necessary…
Technical Assistance and Training Needs Assessment Survey: Insights Gleaned & Next Steps
The need for a successful and sustainable business environment for senior nutrition program professionals has been evolving rapidly in recent years. More and more, particularly with the onset of the COVID-19 public health emergency, a strong business acumen is necessary…
The Power of Partnerships to Drive Senior Nutrition COVID-19 Response and Recovery
Senior nutrition program providers have admirably risen to meet the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 public health emergency – transitioning service delivery models to align with stay-at-home orders, expanding services to meet the growing need, initiating new technologies to…
Resuming “New Normal” Operations: A Peer-to Peer-Exchange for Urban Programs
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…
Resuming “New Normal” Operations: A Peer-to-Peer Exchange for Rural Programs
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…
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…
GAO Report Discussion: What’s Next for Federal Senior Nutrition Programs?
In late December, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report entitled “Nutrition Assistance Programs: Agencies Could Do More to Help Address the Nutritional Needs of Older Adults.” This report contains recommendations for HHS and the USDA to implement to…
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