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http://www.mcoaonline.com 27-04-2016 18:29:59
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Greater food security is a benefit to meal program participants; access to food is a social determinant of health. Data shows 4.9 million seniors do not have reliable access to affordable, nutritious food. #CookingUpCommunity #AgingNutrition #SeniorNutritionProgram


A higher quality diet is essential to overall wellness as one out of two older adults is at risk of being malnourished or is malnourished. #CookingUpCommunity #AgingNutrition #SeniorNutritionProgram



Loneliness and social isolation down for older adults but still too high. usnews.com/news/health-ne…
#olderadults #socialisolation

#SNAP households who lost power (for four+ hours) and food should report the loss to DTA, verbally or in writing. Households have ten days from the date of the loss to report. See MassLegalServices replacement overview bit.ly/3mWWSce #snapreplacement
Masslegalservices.org/SNAP-Replaceme…


Some interesting statistics. Go visit your senior center and live longer!
physiciansweekly.com/frequent-socia…
#councilsonaging #seniorcenters #olderadults #socialisolation

Eating the rainbow - selecting foods of different colors - is the way to better health. ow.ly/Xwxl50Nf3No. #eattherainbow #healthyaging #councilsonaging

'If you are in a bad mood go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk.' ~Hippocrates #walking #walkmachallenge #councilsonaging

🍎🥦 Good nutrition is part of #HealthyAging ! Share this infographic with patients to help them choose healthier foods as they age: go.nia.nih.gov/3KQAJXf



Happy International Women's Day to all the strong, caring women in our #councilsonaging network. You make such a difference in the lives of MA older adults. #InternationalWomensDay2023


Great ways to help older adults avoid scam calls. ow.ly/Zxjx50NbPXn #scams #olderadults #councilsonaging


Welcome to Deb Greenwood, new Director in Wellesley, and Shawn Cass, new Director in Groveland! #councilsonaging


Cyber Security and Awareness is one of the topics of our March Membership Meeting. Here are the top scams to watch out for. fraud.org/common-scams/ #scams #olderadults #councilsonaging

March is National Nutrition Month. See 5 surprising facts about malnutrition in older adults. ow.ly/CQMQ50N9xbp #olderadults #malnutrition #councilsonaging

Boost your mental health. An article from Canada, but relevant to all.
ow.ly/iXpk50N92XK
#mentalhealth #olderadults #councilsonaging