by Courtney Winger | Jan 13, 2014
Nearly nine million seniors in the United States face the threat of hunger, an increase of 88 percent over a decade’s time. And, according to the national hunger-relief organization Feeding America, the number of food insecure seniors will increase by 50 percent when...
by Courtney Winger | Jan 13, 2014
In 2005, Hebrew SeniorLife was instrumental in creating and piloting a new evidence-based program for seniors focused on nutrition. The program – Healthy Eating for Successful Living in Older Adults™ – now serves more than 1,000 older adults annually and is available...
by Elizabeth Costello | Jan 9, 2014
Program Description: Healthy Eating is a program for older adults who want to learn more about nutrition and how lifestyle changes can promote better health. Based on the USDA MyPlate, the main components of the program include: goal setting, problem solving, group...
by Courtney Winger | Dec 16, 2013
Have you ever tried a dessert made of quinoa? Or, eaten cactus fruit? Older adults participating in the Seniors on the Move program through the Montachusett Opportunity Council (MOC) program have done both. They’ve also learned a lot more about how to make small...
by Courtney Winger | Dec 16, 2013
The Fit-4-Life program, based out of Kit Clark Senior Services in Dorchester, was established in 2007. The program serves adults age 60-91 and draws a diverse population both in culture and ability. All of the participants have at least one chronic medical condition....
