April 2019
March was National Nutrition Month and in case you missed us on ABC 21's INsight we covered AIHS's Nutrition Programs:
Meals on Wheels/
Home Delivered Meals

Delivery takes place on scheduled routes. Delivery consists of either five (5) or seven (7) frozen meals complete with milk to meet Older Americans Act compliance with established Dietary Guidelines and meet the minimum of
33 1/3% of Recommended Dietary Allowance for nutrients.
 *Diabetic and Low Sodium meals available upon request.
KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE ROAD
Thanks to the generosity of the Foellinger Foundation, Parkview Health Systems and federal funding we were able to add three additional Meals on Wheels trucks to better serve northeast Indiana!
Congregate Site Dining

Congregate nutrition services are provided at a variety of sites with many sites offering Wellness Café programs to older adults. Reservations must be made by noon a minimum of one day in advance Monday-Friday.



A NOTE FROM OUR CEO:
Restaurant Voucher

AIHS has developed and implemented on a limited basis a voucher program allowing participants to patronize participating restaurants, order from a pre-approved menu of items meeting RDA during a timeframe set by the restaurants. No reservation is required. Vouchers are accepted at 4 sites in Allen County and at Parkview Hospitals in Huntington, LaGrange, Noble and Whitley counties.
“Restaurant Vouchers address the needs of a new generation of older adults,” says Connie Benton Wolfe, President and CEO, “whose needs are unique as they desire both nutritional value and social interaction where they can still be active members of the community.”

The AIHS Restaurant Voucher program has shown significant growth as well as popularity; 79% of registered
individuals participate in the AIHS Restaurant Voucher program while only 50% of registered individuals participate in AIHS Congregate Meal programs

The popularity of our Restaurant Voucher Program created a large wait list of interested individuals. Parkview Health Systems stepped in and provided Parkview-Only Restaurant Vouchers to offset our wait list by offering individuals meals from one of the many, and delicious, Parkview Hospital Cafeterias!
To learn more about the eligibility requirements for any of these programs,
Just Call Us! 260.745.1200
Did you know up to 1 in every 2 older adults are at risk for malnutrition?
Do you or someone you love need Nutrition Counseling?
AIHS offers 1-on-1 service to meet your needs.
Call Janelle Couture, RDN, to set up an appointment!
260-745-1200 ext. 230
*Services may be billable to Medicare or private insurance.
AIHS IN THE COMMUNITY
Where We Have Been...

  • Our CEO and President, Connie Benton Wolfe, was selected by the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs and the National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging to present in Washington D.C. on AIHS's innovative Restaurant Voucher Program.

  • Family Caregiver Specialist, Todd Hunnicutt, spoke to a group of caregivers at Oak Street Health.

  • Health and Nutrition Education Specialist, Janelle Couture, RDN, provided individuals with Diabetes Risk Assessments at the Purdue Fort Wayne Health Fair. Our Community Programs Specialist, Sylvia Wade, offered information about BRI Care Consulting services for caregivers to those who have chronic health conditions.

  • Associate Vice President of Population Health and Advance Care Planning Coordinator, Katie Hougham, presented to a group of over 25 Long Term Care professionals on Advance Care Planning.
Do you want Aging & In-Home Services to come speak to your organization?
Contact Megan at mmantica@agingihs.org



SAVE THE DATE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25th

44th Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT OUR MOVE

AIHS will be moving to its new headquarters
beginning at 12 noon on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.
During this time employees will
not have access to phone or e-mail.
All messages will be returned when we open at our new location at 8:00 am on Monday, April 22nd.
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