Tag: elderly

It’s hard to believe in this country of plenty, but millions of America’s elderly go hungry every day. In fact, nearly 9.5 million seniors are food-insecure.  That number is only going to get bigger, as the population continues to age. The number of Americans over the age of 60 is predicted to more than double by 2060 to 118…

It’s important that we look after our senior citizens. Nutrition becomes more and more important as you get older. Putting healthy and delicious food in your body is good for people of any age, but when you’re a senior, it’s paramount. The problem is that, for seniors, it becomes tough to get out and buy…

Did you know that individuals age 65 and older make up 14.5% of the U.S. population? The senior population is growing faster than ever. And with the rise of the aging population comes a rise in demand for Meals on Wheels. What are Meals on Wheels? These programs deliver meals to individuals that can’t buy or prepare…