Meanwhile, the House appropriations bill would cut the nutrition programs by 1.6 percent. The Older Americans Act funds several different programs intended to help older adults age in place ...

WASHINGTON — Programs that feed older, homebound adults are instituting waiting lists amid budget crunches, rising costs of food, growing demand for their services and funding cuts from the ...

The benefits of more protein in the diet extend beyond muscle. Protein-containing foods also provide other essential ...

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Roughly 40,000 pounds of pet food and other supplies arrived in Hampden on Sept.

The global population of older individuals is increasing, drawing significant attention to nutritional strategies for older ...

Time spent above, not below, the target glucose range was associated with mortality in a study of adults with type 2 diabetes ...

Yes, I know the current wisdom for feeding kids. They need foods loaded with nutrients — vitamins, minerals (like calcium), ...

Falls are one of the biggest causes of injuries in older adults. The National Council on Aging highlights the danger and offers prevention tips.

Adult day services providers could be a valuable resource to reduce social isolation among seniors using home care.

Malnutrition is common in older patients with COPD, who also experience high rates of hospital readmission, but the ...

The program helps older residents maintain proper nutrition in East Hampton, where nearly 22% of town residents are 65 and ...

There is exciting news for older adults in the area as Kitsap County, in partnership with Meals on Wheels Kitsap, is ...