Bob Blancato Discusses How Malnutrition Affects Older Adults, Veterans
By AARP FoundationBob Blancato, executive director of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs and chair of the American Society on Aging, writes an article for Next Avenue, discussing malnutrition and how it affects the elderly, particularly veterans. Blancato outlines the risks of leaving malnutrition untreated and identifies several opportunities for further improvement, which include: education on malnutrition, consistent malnutrition care, and referral to community-based programs and services to fight food insecurity.
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Number of adults 50 and older at risk of hunger every day
Number of adults 50 and older at risk of hunger every day
Estimated annual health care costs resulting from food insecurity
Estimated annual health care costs resulting from food insecurity
Percentage of seniors more likely to experience depression because of food insecurity
Percentage of seniors more likely to experience depression because of food insecurity
Number of meals donated to help hungry seniors since 2011
Number of meals donated to help hungry seniors since 2011
Number of 50+ adults who receive food assistance from food banks annually
Number of seniors who received added SNAP benefits or nutritional education in 2016 through AARP Foundation’s Fre$h Savings and Grocery Guides programs
