Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels voices concerns over federal funding

The Houston-area nonprofit receives more than a third of its annual budget from the Older Americans Act, which expired last year. Congress has yet to renew this legislation, opting instead for a one-year resolution that temporarily funds the programs included in the act.

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New publication: #Frailty index and nutrition risk predict #falls and #ED visits in #MealsOnWheels Clients better than either measure alone.

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21551197.2023.2167030

#OlderAmericansAct #OAA #AgingInPlace

Frailty and Nutrition Risk Predict Falls and Emergency Department Visits in Home-Delivered Meal Clients

Home-delivered meal programs improve health outcomes for older adults who are homebound, yet some clients need additional services and support to maintain independence. This study sought to identif...

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