Volume 2, Issue 6

Network Spotlight

Meet Marnie Mountjoy, Division Director @ Commonwealth Kentucky Cabinet for Health & Family Services

Meet Marnie Mountjoy, the Division Director at Commonwealth Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. In this video, Marnie discusses her recent project, the successes and challenges. Marnie even shares with us her super power! You will never guess what it is; watch to find out!

News From the Nutrition and Aging

Resource Center

Is it a Congregate or Home-Delivered Meal?

New Resource Alert! Title III C1 and C2 Service Delivery Decision Tree

The aging network is becoming more savvy, navigating a service delivery landscape that has brought tremendous changes, challenges and

opportunities over the last couple years. Providers are offering innovative socialization opportunities within nutrition services delivery and leveraging virtual programming and other OAA flexibilities to meet the needs of older adults. To help navigate these new service delivery models, the Nutrition and Aging Resource Center has developed a new tool to support providers in classifying congregate and home delivered meal services.

Title III C1 and C2 Service Delivery Decision Tree

Nutrition and Aging News From the Network

Promoting Equitable Access to Language Services in Health and Human Services

The US Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Minority Health is offering a funding opportunity: Promoting Equitable Access to Language Services in Health and Human Services. Announcement Number: MP-CPI-22-005

Opportunity Title: Promoting Equitable Access to Language Services in Health and Human Services

Award Amount: $300,000 to $375,000

Estimated Total: $3,000,000

Application Due Date: July 15, 2022, by 6:00 pm ET

Learn more and apply here.

You may also join a Technical Assistance webinar on June 24 at 3:30pm ET related to applying for this grant. Register today.

The Inequities in the Cost of Chronic Disease

Why It Matters for Older Adults

The effects of chronic disease are not the same for all and neither are the costs. Women and people of color are at higher risk for increased medical costs and lost wages than others who are also affected by chronic disease.

Eating Disorders Do Not Discriminate on the Basis of Age or Gender

Is the following statement a myth or fact? Eating disorders only affect teen girls. Myth. Eating disorders awareness has been historically focused on teen girls and young women. However, eating disorders affect all genders and ages. Eating disorders may go unrecognized, and therefore untreated, especially in populations typically not associated with this devastating disease.

Grant Writing Workshop

Join NCOA on June 23 from 1:00 to 2:30pm for its webinar, Grant Writing: How to Develop a Compelling Needs Statement. This webinar will provide guidance on writing a compelling and comprehensive "needs statement" to help applicants complete this important section of a grant application.

Making Every Bite Count

Eating healthy does not need to be complicated nor expensive. Utilize the MyPlate tool to plan, shop for, and prepare healthy meals, all while staying within a budget.

Ten Warning Signs of Diabetes in Older Adults

Diabetes affects approximately one-third of adults ages 65 years and better. This chronic disease can be devastating. However, the good news is that diabetes can be managed while living a fulfilling lifestyle. Here are Ten warning signs of diabetes in older adults.

Grant Opportunity

The HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) has announced a new funding opportunity: Community-Driven Approaches to Address Factors Contributing to Structural Racism in Public Health. The deadline for the grant application is July 15 at 6:00pm ET. Learn more and apply.

Conference Stakeholder Calls

This September, the Biden-Harris Administration will host the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health and will begin hosting White House Conference Biweekly Stakeholder Calls to give updates regarding the September conference. See dates and register here. Please note that these calls are off-the-record and closed to members of the press.

Share Your Comments and Stories

Share your experiences with hunger and diet-related diseases. All information shared will be collected and used to inform the national strategy that will be released at the upcoming conference. Please send in comments by July 15, 2022, for consideration.

Submit Stories and Ideas

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Innovations from the Field

USAging presents case studies from seven Area Agencies on Aging and how each are addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion. This report provides information about becoming more culturally responsive and better allowing equitable access of services to diverse participants.

Promoting Health Equity in Aging

The upcoming Generations Forum to be held July 18-22 is focused on promoting health equity in aging. Registration is open.

Six Plays for Men's Health

June is Men's Health Month, and this article provides six easy ways to improve and maintain men's health.

Funding: Social Determinants of Health Accelerator

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an availability of funds to develop plans addressing the social determinants of health (SDOH). Read more about this grant opportunity and funding information.

Partnership for Food Safety Education Needs Assessment

The Partnership for Food Safety Education is seeking, with an online needs assessment survey, feedback about the needs of those who work in, influence, or promote food safety education. The survey should take ten to 15 minutes to complete, and those who submit a response have a chance to win a $50 gift card in a random weekly drawing.

DEI Transgender

If you or someone you know identifies as transgender, two-spirit, gender non-conforming, or non-binary, please pledge to participate in the 2022 U.S. Trans Survey from the National Center for Transgender Equality. The information collected from the survey provides data to better understand the unique experiences and challenges faced by gender-diverse people in the United States.

Learn more.