Articles and Information from GA Foods

It has been 50 years since the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics started the annual celebration of National Nutrition Month^®. The purpose is to remind Americans to learn more about making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits.

Topics: Home Delivered Meals, Healthy Home Delivered Meals, National Nutrition Month, Senior Nutrition

Open enrollment for 2023 Medicare is here! From 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 benefits for 2023.  Recent data indicates that 45% of enrollees selected Medicare Advantage plans – or Part D for 2022. By 2025, Medicare Advantage enrollment will reach over 50%.

Topics: Home Delivered Meals, Medicare, Senior Nutrition, Social Determinants of Health, Older Adults, Medicare Advantage

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) dedicated the week of September 18 – 24 as National Fall Prevention Week. This week is to raise awareness of fall prevention for older adults. Falls are the most common reason for nursing home placement. Although one in three adults over 65 years of age will experience a fall, there are various techniques and actions to prevent or reduce the fall risk. 

Topics: Home Delivered Meals, Malnutrition, Older Adults, Fall Prevention

 

Topics: Home Delivered Meals, How to, Plating meals, home-delivered meals for seniors

Valentine’s Day isn’t the only special part of February. It’s also American Heart Month.

Topics: Home Delivered Meals, Heart Disease, Shopping for seniors

The past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to a surge of social isolation and loneliness, especially among older adults.

Before the pandemic, one in three adults over 50 lacked regular companionship. Since the pandemic, social isolation, depression, and anxiety have worsened, with a study finding 73% of older adults reporting feelings of loneliness.

Social connections are essential to maintain good mental and physical health and well-being. Reduced face-to-face interactions significantly impact those missing family members and friends.

Topics: Home Delivered Meals, Senior Nutrition, Older Adults, Medicare Advantage

Food and holiday celebrations go together. Enjoying a meal is still one of the best parts of the holidays, even with smaller festivities this year. But, preparing a delicious holiday meal doesn’t have to be stressful. Whether you’re concerned about healthy eating or have limited time, holiday food doesn’t have to be complicated.

Here are a few simple tips for stress-free holiday eating, so you’ll be free to enjoy the season!

Topics: Home Delivered Meals, holiday meals, healthy eating

The risk of malnutrition often occurs even before hospital admission. More than one-third of patients are malnourished when they enter the hospital. It’s no surprise that malnutrition can negatively affect their clinical outcomes and increase costs.

Topics: Home Delivered Meals, Post Discharge, Medically-Tailored Meals

 

Topics: Home Delivered Meals, Chronic Disease Management, Food Security, Malnutrition, Case Manager

As we continue to celebrate National Nutrition Month here at GA Foods, we want to help spread the word about healthy eating!

Topics: Home Delivered Meals, National Nutrition Month, healthy eating