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Receive Meals on Wheels?
Attend a Dining Center for lunch?
We need your help telling the Massachusetts Legislature and the Governor how important these meals are to you!
ESWA will have paper plates at all Dining Centers during the month of March. We encourage you to write a message on one, and ESWA's Nutrition Program will ensure that our representatives at the Massachusetts State House receive it in April!
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How Do My Calorie Needs Change as I Age? |
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By Alice Callahan
Published Oct. 10, 2023
Updated Oct. 16, 2023
You can think of burning calories as “Step 1 of being alive,” said Herman Pontzer, a professor of evolutionary anthropology at Duke University. Food gives your body the fuel it needs to stay healthy, he said.
Your age — among several other factors — can have a big effect on how many calories you need to maintain your body’s weight and basic functions, Dr. Pontzer and other experts said.
Here’s what to know.
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Nutrition Program Weather Policy |
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If the Nutrition Program is cancelled because of inclement weather (e.g. snow or icy conditions) the cancellation will be announced as "Elder Services of Worcester Meals on Wheels and Dining Centers are closed" on WTAG 580 AM, WSRS 96.1 FM and WXLO 104.5 FM radio stations. Cancellations are also posted on Boston WHDH television channel 7 and WCVB TV, channel 5.
If you are on social media, weather related cancellations are also posted by 9am on ESWA's Twitter, Instagram, Nextdoor, and LinkedIn pages.
You may also call the Nutrition Office at (508) 852-3205 after 8:00 a.m. for cancellation information.
Cancellation information is also posted on www.eswa.org by 9:00 am
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Overcoming Roadblocks to Healthy Eating |
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Healthy eating can help you lose or maintain weight, feel better overall, and possibly decrease your chances of getting certain diseases. Making smart food choices is important at any age. But eating healthy can be difficult even if you know which foods you should buy and prepare. Your budget, physical issues, mood changes, and dietary restrictions can be roadblocks to eating food that’s best for you. Here are suggestions for dealing with common problems that can make it harder for older adults to follow through on smart food choices.
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Eating Better on a Fixed Income: What You Can Buy for $23 in SNAP Benefits |
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Key Takeaways
- The minimum monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit is $23. It’s not enough. Still, there are ways you can stretch those dollars.
- Do you receive the lowest level of SNAP assistance? You could be missing opportunities to reduce your net income through qualified deductions.
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Use BenefitsCheckup.org to verify your SNAP income eligibility limits and connect with your state SNAP office.
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Make your reservations early for one of our most popular meals, St. Patrick's Corned Beef and Cabbage, being served on Thursday, March 14th
Menu page includes March Menu with nutritional information and nutrition education page, Screen Reader compatible menu in PDF form, and Cultural menus for the Latino and Vietnamese Meals on Wheels.
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U.S. News & World Report Reveals Best and Worst Diets for 2024 |
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If your goal is to manage your weight long term and eat healthfully, try one of these science-backed diets that work. Each earns top marks from our panel of leading medical and nutrition experts, specializing in diabetes, heart health and weight loss. Our panelists evaluated each diet plan for nutritional completeness, health risks and benefits, long-term sustainability and evidence-based effectiveness. They also considered each diet’s strengths and weaknesses and the specific goals each diet might be most effective at addressing. The result is our list of best diets for 2024.
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ESWA Nutrition Program Announces First Donation Increase in 10 Years |
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Effective January 1, 2024, ESWA’s Nutrition Program will raise the suggested, voluntary donation to $3.00 for all meals. ESWA’s last increase occurred in 2014.
The cost of food, transportation, equipment, and salaries has risen dramatically during the past 10 years. Participant donations represent 6% of the total operating revenue for our program.
Any donation toward the cost of the meals is appreciated. Donations allow ESWA to continue to provide healthy low-cost food to over 4,500 individuals annually. As always, no eligible participant will be denied service based on their income or their ability to make a donation.
Thank you for your continued support and generosity!
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ESWA's Meals on Wheels program now offering Vietnamese and Latino meals within the city of Worcester! Reach out to us if you have any questions or would like to make a referral 508-756-1545 ext 590 or IRinfo@eswa.org
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Connecting Worcester Residents with Food Assistance
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Food Help Worcester can connect Worcester residents in need of food assistance with local providers of healthy food and meals.
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We've set a place for you at our table
(including Meals on Wheels eligibility and types of meals served)
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Bring your Ideas to the Table. We want to hear from you!
Do you have a favorite meal? Have a question about a meal's nutritional content? Interested in having us serve something different?
The Nutrition program invites you to bring us your comments, questions and suggestions. You may call us between the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm at 508-852-3205 or you may email the nutrition staff anytime at nutrition@eswa.org
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The Nutrition Project is administered by Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc. and receives federal
financial support under the Older Americans Act provided by the Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Funders also include United Way of Central Massachusetts, Greater Worcester Community Foundation, local Councils on Aging, participant donations, grants and individual support.
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