Lotus Food Pantry
Meet Jeremiah Sampract and learn a little bit about the impact that he is making in the East Baton Rouge Parish through his work with the Lotus Food Pantry. Learn more about "one of the largest senior food pantries in Baton Rouge" at their website.
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From the Adminitration for Community Living | |
Identifying and Screening for
Food Insecurity in Older Adults
On September 15, join ACL’s Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs (ONHPP) for a webinar on identifying and screening for food insecurity in older adults. Research in this area has been limited, but there are promising practices and resources available to help senior nutrition programs and others in the aging network address food insecurity. This webinar will explore such resources in the areas of screening, assessment, and training.
Presenters:
- Kathryn Tucker, MS, RD, LD, Contractor, ACL
- Temitope A. Walker, PhD, Senior Hunger & Nutrition Coordinator, Georgia Division of Aging Services
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News From the Nutrition and Aging
Resource Center
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Malnutrition Awareness Week
Date: September 19-23, 2022
Website: https://www.nutritioncare.org/maw
Contact Information: (301) 587-6315, [email protected]
The Nutrition and Aging Resource Center has partnered with ASPEN, the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, for ASPEN Malnutrition Awareness Week (MAW), September 19-23, 2022.
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As an ambassador, the Nutrition and Aging Resource Center has complimentary access to ASPEN’s MAW webinars and resources.
Continuing education credit is available for most of the webinars. The webinars have limited capacity, so register now to reserve your spot. Enter code MAW-IowaAging to receive a 100 percent discount.
Help to increase awareness of nutrition’s role in patient recovery online by using the hashtag #ASPENMAW22. For more information and to register, visit https://www.nutritioncare.org/maw.
*ASPEN is accredited to provide medical, pharmacy, nursing, and dietetic credits.
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Nutrition and Aging Resource Center Partnership
The Nutrition and Aging Resource Center is excited to announce that it has partnered with the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP) to complete several special projects in 2023. NANASP has a positive history working with senior nutrition programs nationwide. Stay tuned to see the exciting resources, tools, and products that result from this partnership!
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White House Conference Watch Party Toolkit
The date for the 2022 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health has been announced! The Nutrition and Aging Resource Center will hold a virtual watch party on September 28 to view this historic event. Please follow the Nutrition and Aging Resource Center on your favorite social media platform @AgingNutrition to ensure you receive the details of this event when details become available.
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Nutrition and Aging News From the Network | |
Strengthening Community Connections in Falls Prevention
There is still time to use the toolkit from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to celebrate Falls Prevention Awareness Week.
NCOA has made it simple. They have "developed and curated" tools and resources "to help you maximize your impact in rising falls prevention awareness for the older adults you serve".
Check it out today and fill out their survey to help with future years' toolkits.
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Community Awareness Toolkit
Social engagement is imperative to the optimum health of all people. The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults, engAGED, has created a toolkit to increase community awareness about the importance of social engagement in older adults. Utilize the resources found here, including fact sheets, brochures, and newsletter and social media messaging, to help drive awareness in your community.
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16th Annual Katz Policy Lecture: Diversity in Aging
On Thursday, September 29, from 1:00-3:00pm ET, Katz Policy Lecture presents Laura Pongen, National Director for the Diverse Elders Coalition who will be presenting on diversity in aging, specifically policies affecting diverse aging adults and their caregivers. Learn more and register here for the event.
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Even Simple Exercise May Help Aging Brain, Study Hints
It is no secret that exercise does a body good, but did you know it may also be good for your brain? A recent study found that even a simple, mild exercise routine seemed to halt worsening memory.
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The Best Breakfast Foods to Eat for Every Age Range
Are you eating the best breakfast for your age? A breakfast rich in protein and antioxidants is good for those 60 years and better. Protein foods such as eggs and protein shakes and foods rich in antioxidants, such as berries, are healthy choices to start the day.
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How Much Physical Activity Do Older Adults Need?
If you’re an older adult, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can prevent or delay many of the health problems that come with age. Learn how much physical activity is needed for healthy aging.
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Grant Opportunity for Senior SNAP Enrollment Initiative
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) just announced a new grant funding opportunity to support SNAP enrollment with older adults, particularly those from underserved communities. Learn more about the opportunity here, but do not delay! The letter of intent is due September 15, 2022. Those who submit a letter will receive the application. The deadline to submit the proposal is September 29, 2022.
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Senior Centers and Innovation
Learn more about the Modernizing Senior Centers Resource Center, results from Environmental Scan of Senior Centers, and more on September 23 from 1-4pm ET at the Senior Center Summit. Register for this event hosted by the National Council on Aging (NCOA).
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This project was supported in part by grant number 90PPNU0002 from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy. | | | | |
