The Nutrition and Aging Resource Center supports the national Aging Network, former and future Innovations in Nutrition (INNU) grantees, and other OAA stakeholder organizations in the development and expansion of nutrition programs in their states and communities.
At this site you can subscribe to our monthly newsletter and access the events calendar page. This site is also commonly used for sharing out materials that are shared and highlighted at national conferences that the Nutrition and Aging Resource Center team is presenting at or attending.
Highlighted Topics
Underserved Communities
Senior nutrition programs target older adults with the greatest social and economic need, which includes older adults who are low-income, those from minority populations, people living in rural communities, those with limited English proficiency, and those at risk of institutional care. Here are resources to help reach and serve these individuals.
Social Isolation
Social connections are of vital importance for everyone, but older adults are at increased risk of loneliness and social isolation — factors that have consistently been shown to negatively affect mental and physical health. Find strategies to improve social connections for your nutrition program participants and their caregivers.
Participation
Generating fresh ideas and new ways of doing things can help senior nutrition programs as they navigate challenges and work to remain relevant in a rapidly changing world, from public health emergencies to meeting the needs of a new generation of older adults. Discover how programs across the country are identifying innovative and creative practices to improve services, diversifying funding, and improving the health of recipients.
Business Management
Business management is the coordination and administration of program activities, tasks, and resources to achieve an organization’s objectives. Good business management skills can help ensure successful and sustainable operations, resulting in more people served, higher quality programs, and more. Find pages with information on specific areas of business management to help you meet and exceed your program goals.
This resource was supported in part by a cooperative agreement No 90PPNU0002 from the Administration on Aging (AoA), Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Grantees carrying out projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Therefore, points of view or opinions do not necessarily represent official AoA, ACL, or DHHS policy.