At Becky Dorner & Associates, we keep up with the latest news in aging so that you can, too! Learn more about the epidemic that’s developing surrounding senior hunger, the new profile of older Americans released by the ACL and individualized diets for older adults.
2018 Profile of Older Americans
Administration for Community Living
The ACL has developed an extensive profile of older Americans, including statistics on population and demographics such as income, marital status, employment, education, poverty and more.
Senior Hunger Surges As Boomers Swell The Ranks Of The Nation’s Elderly
Forbes
The senior population is growing, and so too is the senior population afflicted by low food security. This article explores the reasons behind the surge in senior hunger and the potential dangers of this epidemic.
Individualized Diets for Older Adults
Today’s Geriatric Medicine
Individualizing diets for older adults can have a huge impact on their health and sense of autonomy. Nutrition adaptations are often necessary for different health conditions, but it’s also important to create a diet that will make the individual feel as though they have a sense of control over what they’re eating.
