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Aging in Place: Home-Delivered Meal Options

Although most seniors need fewer calories than their younger counterparts do, the nutritional quality of their diet should increase. With age, … See more

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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors: Why Use Frozen

WEBFrozen meals are flash-frozen immediately after being cooked, locking in their great quality, taste, and nutrition. Freezing also allows seasonal foods to be available …

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Nutrition Can Help To Reduce Fall Risk

WEBVitamin D is another essential nutrient for muscle function and, in conjunction with calcium, helps minimize bone loss and helps prevent osteoporosis. …

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The Causes of Malnutrition in Older Adults

WEBUnderlying disease such as cancer, diabetes and thyroid issues. Dementia. Medications that interfere with digestion or hunger. Again, these are all causes that …

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Medically-Tailored Meals May Help Health Plans to Reduce Costs

WEBFood plays a vital role in controlling certain diseases, such as diabetes. Eating the right food and the right amount of food helps keep blood glucose levels as …

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Eating Well Can Help Reduce Fall Risks

WEBFalls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries among older adults. Proper nutrition is key to reducing falls in older adults, and we provide several …

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Reducing Hospital Readmissions with Nutrition

WEBWith a total annual cost of disease-associated malnutrition in the U.S. totaling more than $147 billion, it is perhaps perplexing and troubling that nutrition still …

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Which Benefits Are Older Adults Looking For In 2022

WEBWritten by Maureen Garner, MS, RD, LD Maureen Garner is the Senior Project Manager at GA Foods. As a Registered Dietitian, Maureen is dedicated to …

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Lower Healthcare Costs with Home-Delivered Meals

WEBThe authors do not believe any were receiving home-delivered meals. While the MANNA research was a pilot study, the results 1 were still significant: The total …

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Articles and Information from GA Foods Healthy Home

WEBMost older adults want flavorful, convenient, and healthy meals. However, after hospitalization or managing a chronic illness, it may not be possible to shop and …

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Hospital Malnutrition and Discharge Planning

WEBProactive hospitals and health plans are providing post-discharge meals as part of transition care planning. The GA Food’s home-delivered meals program allows …

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Q&A about Salt and Low Sodium Meals for the Elderly

WEBHow much sodium should seniors consume? Both the American Heart Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recommend that …

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Why Should Baby Boomers Care About Nutrition

WEBMalnutrition in seniors often goes undiagnosed, and senior adults need more calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, niacin, folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin E than younger …

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Food Insecurity & the Social Determinants of Health

WEBBest known as conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, and play, that affect a wide range of outcomes, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) are …

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How to Heat & Plate Home-Delivered Meals

WEBUse a slotted spoon to remove the vegetables. Place the vegetables at the 10 o’clock position on the plate. Have fun with it and create visual appeal. Tight up the …

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Why Frozen Meals Are A Perfect Choice For Older Adults

WEBFlexibility is Served. As frozen meals continue to soar in popularity, one thing is for sure: enjoying a nutritious and delicious meal is more convenient than ever. …

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Articles and Information from GA Foods Medicare Advantage

WEBFrom now until December 7, Americans 65 and older can review and change their Medicare coverage options for 2023. Many health plans offer new and expanded …

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Articles and Information from GA Foods

WEBTweet. Food insecurity is an issue plaguing America and has only increased since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Nutrition Journal, nearly 15 …

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Articles and Information from GA Foods Kenn LoBianco, Jr.

WEBKenn LoBianco, Jr. Kenn LoBianco, Jr. is the Regional Sales Director for the Western United States at GA Foods. He works to find creative custom solutions to the various …

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