Come to the Capitol between 10:00am and 2:00pm to meet all kinds of different nutrition groups and support promoting the nutrition program. Find out how you can assist Senior Citizens to receive a healthy meal, nutrition education and nutrition counseling.
Every March, we celebrate our program's anniversary and its many accomplishments at the national and local levels. We promote how nutrition services help people stay independent as they age, and highlight critical senior nutrition issues.
One in six seniors in America faces hunger or food insecurity on a regular basis. That translates to more than 60,000 seniors in Idaho who struggle with hunger.
A short march can mean a nutritious meal
for a homebound senior!
Since 2012, Generations United has spearheaded an annual campaign to encourage all generations to Do Something Grand and engage with another generation on Grandparents Day. This year we are celebrating “Stories From the Table.” Inspired by the Emmy-nominated Netflix film NONNAS, this year’s theme honors the food, family, and wisdom shared across generations. Whether you’re gathering around […]
Please join this educational webinar Patient safety events, including administrative errors, mismanagement of nutrition therapies, and failures in providing timely care, have far-reaching consequences on the health outcomes of any patient who requires medical nutrition therapy and nutrition support, regardless of age. These events not only pose immediate risks but can also initiate a cascade […]
This webinar highlights the urgent need for nutrition screening in the outpatient setting for all adults diagnosed with cancer. Early identification of nutrition-related problems could support prevention and early intervention for malnutrition, which may lead to improved clinical outcomes. It will also highlight the utility of nutrition intervention for patients with cancer and malnutrition. Healthcare […]
About the Course There is a significant gap in knowledge regarding the management of malnutrition in adults with late-stage liver disease and those undergoing liver transplant, particularly in community and rural health settings. While malnutrition is a well-recognized complication in liver disease, its early detection and effective management remain inconsistent across healthcare settings. Many […]
About the Course Patients who receive home enteral nutrition (HEN) can experience chronic undernutrition due to limited follow-up and a lack of necessary support. Additionally, these patients are at risk for refeeding syndrome when feeding adjustments and interventions are initiated. While many members of the healthcare team who provide nutrition care to patients work […]
About the Course Accurate nutrition assessment and malnutrition diagnosis are essential for ensuring appropriate patient care, capturing patient complexity, and securing proper reimbursement; however, limited guidance exists on how best to communicate a malnutrition diagnosis to patients and their families. There is data to suggest that involving patients in their care improves outcomes, and communication […]