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Research and Reports

Older Americans Acts Program

2004

Blecher L. Using forecasting techniques to predict meal demand in Title IIIc congregate lunch programs. J Am Diet Assoc. 2004;104:1281-1283.

2003

Krondl M, Lau D, Coleman P, Stocker G. Tailoring of nutritional support for older adults in the community. J Nutr Elder. 2003;23:17-32.

2002 and earlier

A, Kerr W,Voss T, Ackman A, Squires M, Baker C. Improving nutritional and functional outcomes in homebound elders via an aggressive 21-meal-per-week home delivery programs. J Am Diet Assoc. 2000;100(suppl):A-91. Abstract.

Atkinson ML, Haran MH. Assessment of nutrition knowledge of the participants in Arkansas senoir citizen centers. J Am Diet Assoc. 1994;94(suppl):A-57.

Balsam AL, Bottum CL, Rogers BL. Project director characteristics in the Elderly Nutrition Program. J Nutr Elder. 1992;11(3):33-44.

Balsam AL, Osteraas G. Developing a continuum of community nutrition services: Massachusetts Elderly Nutrition Programs. J Nutr Elder. 1987;6:51-67.

Balsam AL, Poe DM, Bottum C. Food habits and nutritional knowledge of Portuguese participants in an Elderly Nutrition Program. J Nutr Elder. 1993;12(1):33-42.

Balsam AL, Rogers BL. Serving elders in greatest social and economic need: The challenge to the Elderly Nutrition Program. J Aging Soc Policy. 1991;3:41-55.

Balsam AL, Rogers BL. Service innovations in the Elderly Nutrition Program: Strategies for meeting unmet needs. Medford, Massachusetts: Tufts University School of Nutrition; 1988 Jul.

Frongillo EA, Rauschenbach BS, Roe DA, Williamson DF. Characteristics related to elderly persons' not eating for one or more days: Implications for meal programs. Am J Public Health. 1992;82:600-602.

Gorman MA, Hollen M, Reeves ME, Robinson N. Nutrient intake, dietary practices, nutrition knowledge and exercise patterns of senior citizens participating in congregate feeding programs. J Am Diet Assoc. 1992;92(suppl):A-52. Abstract.

Hoogenboom MS, Spangler AA, Crose R. Functional status and nutrient intake from the Council on Aging meal and total daily intake of congregate, adult day care and homebound program participants. J Nutr Elder. 1998;17:1-18.

Hutchings LL, Tinsley AM. Nutrition education for older adults: How Title IIIC program participants perceive their needs. J Nutr Ed. 1991:23:53-58.

Johnson MA, Hawthorne NA, Brackett WR, Fischer JG, Gunter EW, Allen RH, Stabler SP.
Hyperhomocysteinemia and vitamin B-12 deficiency in elderly using Title IIIc nutrition services.
Am J Clin Nutr. 2003;77:211-220.

Mobile Meals Inc., Area Agency on Aging PSA 10B, Inc. Minority Outreach Project. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Department of Aging; 1992 Apr.

New York State Office for the Aging, Rosenzweig LY. A population at risk: Current findings and future needs. Nutrition Program for the Elderly. Albany, New York: New York State Office for the Aging; 1993 Mar.

Prothro JW, Rosenbloom CA. Description of a mixed ethnic, elderly population. III. Special diets, food preferences, and medicinal intakes. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 1999;54:M329-32.

Ponza M, Ohls JC, Posner BM. Elderly Nutrition Program Evaluation Literature Review. Mathematica Policy Res., Inc. Princeton NJ, for USDHHS, AoA, Mar 1994.

Richard L, Gosselin C, Trickey F, Robitaille C, Payette H. "Outings to Your Taste": A Nutrition Program for the Elderly. Gerontologist. 2000;40(5):612-617.

Report: Serving Elders At Risk: The Older Americans Act Nutrition Programs National Evaluation of the Elderly Nutrition Program, 1993-1995

Skinner JH. Targeting benefits for the black elderly: The Older Americans Act. In Harel Z, McKinney EA, Williams M, eds.: Black Aged: Understanding Diversity and Service Needs. Newbury Park, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.; 1990.

Torres-Gil F, Lloyd JL, Carlin JM. Role of elderly nutrition in home and community-based care. Perspect Appl Nutr. 1995;2:9-15.

Vailas LI, Nitzke SA. Self-reported versus measured weight and height in an older adult meal program population. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 1998;53:M481-M483.

Vailas LI, Nitzke SA, Becker M, Gast J. Risk factors for malnutrition are associated inversely with quality of life for participants in meal programs for older adults. J Am Diet Assoc. 1998;98:548-553.

Voelker R. Federal program nourishes poor elderly. JAMA. 1997;278:1301.

Weber J. Making the most of meals for seniors. Chesterfield, MO: United Soybean Board. Fall 2001.The Soy Connection.

Weiss EH, Catland DM, Kelly DH. Meals on Wheels, malnutrition, and hospital stay. J Am Diet Assoc. 1991;91(suppl):A-112. Abstract

Wellman NS, Rosenzweig L, Lloyd J. Older Americans nutrition program: transitioning to meet the new dietary reference intakes. J Nutr Elder. 2002;22:63-76.

Wellman NS, Rosenzweig LY, Lloyd JL. Thirty years of the Older Americans Nutrition Program. J Am Diet Assoc. 2002;102:348-350.

Weddle DO, Wellman NS, Bates GM. Incorporating nutrition screening into three Older Americans Act Elderly Nutrition Programs. J Nutr Elder. 1997;17(1):19-37.

Weddle DO, Bates GM, Wellman NS. A Screening and intervention program to identify nutrition needs of Title III(C) ethnically diverse elders in Dade County, Florida. J Am Diet Assoc. 1994;94(suppl):A-64. Abstract.

Wilson S, Barry J. Serve Our Seniors, Inc.--A demonstration program for proposed California menu guidelines for senior nutrition. California Department of Aging. J Nutr Elder. 1993;13(1):37-59.

Wolfe CB. Nutrition programs for the elderly: Linking research, policy and practice. Nestle Worldview. Washington, DC; 1993:12.

Zylstra RA, Beerman K, Hillers V, Mitchell M. Who's at risk in Washington State? Demographic characteristics affect nutritional risk behaviors in elderly meal participants. J Am Diet Assoc. 1995;95:358-360.

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Congregate Services

2002 and earlier

Crowell KP, Cloud LA. Gorman MA. Mineral intakes of older adults in congregate and home-delivered nutritional programs. J Am Diet Assoc. 1994;94(suppl):A-58. Abstract.

Dichiera E, Cotugna N, Vickery C. An outcome evaluation of a senior feeding program. J Am Diet Assoc. 2000;100(suppl):A-91. Abstract.

Dichiera E, Cotugna N, Vickery CE. The feasibility of conducting outcome evaluation in congregate meals programs: a pilot project. J Nutr Elder. 2002;21:15-22.

Ford L, Barrett E. Determinants of successful elderly nutrition program sites in the state of Kansas. J Am Diet Assoc. 2000;100(suppl):A-91. Abstract.

Giudice S, Smith T, Smith M, Clemens L, Polly D. Determining barriers to and effective strategies for improving calcium intake among elderly African Americans in urban congregate meal sites. J Am Diet Assoc. 2000;100(suppl):A-25. Abstract.

Gorman MA, Hollen M, Reeves ME, Robinson N. Nutrient intake, dietary practices, nutrition knowledge and exercise patterns of senior citizens participating in congregate feeding programs. J Am Diet Assoc. 1992;92(suppl):A-52. Abstract.

Harris LJ, Hodges PA, Johnson JM, Shifflett PA. Comparing participants' and managers' perception of services in a congregate meals program. J Am Diet Assoc. 1987;87:190-195.

Hoogenboom MS, Spangler AA, Crose R. Functional status and nutrient intake from the Council on Aging meal and total daily intake of congregate, adult day care and homebound program participants. J Nutr Elder. 1998;17:1-18.

Hutchings LL, Tinsley AM. Nutrition education for older adults: How Title IIIC program participants perceive their needs. J Nutr Educ. 1991:23:53-58.

Krout JA, Pogorzala CH. An intergenerational partnership between a college and congregate housing facility: how it works, what it means. Gerontologist. 2002;42:853-858.

Magnus MH. Self-check, group-check: Congregate meal site nutrition education. J Nutr Educ. 1990;22:310D.

McClelland JW, Irving LM, Mitchell RE, Bearon LB, Webber KH. Extending the reach of nutrition education for older adults: Feasibility of a train-the-trainer approach in congregate nutrition sites. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2002;34(suppl 1):S48-S52.

Moran MB, Reed E. Are congregate meals meeting clients' needs for "heart healthy" menus? J Nutr Elder. 1993;13(2):3-10.

Namkee GC. Asian American elderly participants in congregate dining programs: an exploratory study. J Nutr Elder. 2002;21:1-13.

Neyman MR, Block G, Johns M, Sutherlin JM, McDonald RB, Zidenberg-Cherr S. Effect of participation in congregate-site meal programs on the energy and nutrient intakes of Hispanic seniors. J Am Diet Assoc. 1998;98:1460-1462.

Neyman MR, Zidenberg-Cherr S, McDonald RB. Effect of participation in congregate-site meal programs on nutritional status of the healthy elderly. J Am Diet Assoc. 1996;96:475-483.

Oakland MJ, Thomsen PA. Beliefs about and usage of vitamin/mineral supplements by elderly participants of rural congregate meal programs in central Iowa. J Am Diet Assoc. 1990;90:715-716.

Sharpe PA, Vaca VL, Sargent RG, White C, Gu J. Corwin SJ. A nutrition education program for older adults at congregate nutrition sites. J Nutr Elder. 1996;16:19-31.

Smith R, Mullins L, Mushel M, Roorda J, Colquitt R. An examination of demographic, socio-cultural, and health differences between congregate and home diners in a senior nutrition program. J Nutr Elder. 1994;14(1):1-21.

Stein C, Vozenilek J. A profile of participant in congregate meals. J Am Diet Assoc. 2000;100(suppl):A-89. Abstract.

Vailas LI, Russo L, Nitzke SA, Rankin C. Nutritional risk in Wisconsin elderly meal program participants. Nutr Educ Public. 1995;15:1-4.

Wang RS. The eating pattern and macro-nutrients intake in elderly people receiving congregate meals at five different sites in northern Wisconsin. J Am Diet Assoc. 1994;94(suppl):A-64. Abstract.

Zylstra RE. Nutrition Screening Initiative, Washington State Congregate Mealsite Survey: Who's at risk in Washington State? Bellingham, Washington: Northwest Area Agency on Aging; 1992.

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Home Delivered Meal Services

2003

Sharkey JR. Risk and presence of food insufficiency are associated with low nutrient intakes and multimorbidity among homebound older women who receive home-delivered meals. J Nutr. 2003;133:3485-3491.

Thorpe M. Strengthening the role of nutrition and improving the health of the elderly population. J Am Diet Assoc. 2003;103:337.

2002 and earlier

Adams TL, Chernoff R, Winger RM, Hosig KW, McCabe BJ. The effect of home-delivered meals on length of hospitalization for elderly people. J Am Diet Assoc. 1998;98(suppl):A-12. Abstract.

Asp EH, Darling ME. Home-delivered meals: food quality, nutrient content, and characteristics of recipients. J Am Diet Assoc. 1988;88:55-59.

Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc., Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission. Ohio Department of Aging Home-Delivered Nutrition Services. Demonstration Grant: Developing a Meal Delivery System to Reach Homebound Seniors in Isolated Rural Areas. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Department of Aging; 1993 Nov.

Balsam AL, Carlin JM, Rogers BL. Weekend home-delivered meals in Elderly Nutrition Programs. J Am Diet Assoc. 1992;92:1125-1126.

Bell R, Dunn P, Whitehead A, Xouris S.  The contribution of meals on wheels to the nutrient intakes of the elderly. Austr J Nutr Diet. 1993;50:46-50.

Boldt M, Area Agency on Aging PSA 10B, Inc.: The Ohio Department of Aging Home-Delivered Nutrition Services Demonstration Grant:effects of home-delivered meals and dietary supplements on the nutritional status of homebound elderly. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Department of Aging; 1993.

Choi NG, Determinants of frail elders' length of stay in meals on wheels. Gerontologist. 1999;39:397-404.

Cornwell AR, Cornwell PE, Keenon JE, Bradley RL. Impact of Meals on Wheels on nutritional status of homebound elderly. J Am Diet Assoc. 1990;90(suppl):A-63. Abstract.

Coulston AM, Craig L, Voss AC. Meals-on Wheels applicants are a population at risk for poor nutritional status. J Am Diet Assoc. 1996;96:570-573.

Coulston AM, et al. Comparison of the NSI's "Checklist" with traditional nutrition assessment criteria in a population applying for meals-on-wheels. Nutrition Screening 2: New approaches to care, an interdisciplinary approach; 1993 May 10; Washington, DC. Washington, DC: Nutrition Screening Initiative; 1993.

Crowell KP, Cloud LA. Gorman MA. Mineral intakes of older adults in congregate and home-delivered nutritional programs. J Am Diet Assoc. 1994;94(suppl):A-58. Abstract.

Edwards DL, Frongillo EA, Rauschenbach B, Roe DA. Home-delivered meals benefit the diabetic elderly. J Am Diet Assoc. 1993;93:585-587.

Ellis L, Roe DA. Home-delivered meals program for the elderly: Distribution of services in New York State. Am J Public Health. 1993;83:1034-1036.

Farrior ES, Steinfeld MM. Nutrient intakes on weekdays compared to weekends of home delivered meal participants. J Am Diet Assoc. 1995;95(suppl):A-90. Abstract.

Fey-Yensan N, English C, Ash S, Wallace C, Museler H. Food safety risk identified in a population of elderly home delivered meal participants. J Am Diet Assoc. 2001;101:1055-1057.

Fogler-Levitt E, Lau D, Csima A, Krondl M, Coleman P. Utilization of home-delivered meals by recipients 75 years of age or older. J Am Diet Assoc. 1995;95:552-557.

Frongillo EA Jr, Williamson DF, Roe DA, Scholes JE. Continuance of elderly on home-delivered meals programs. Am J Public Health. 1987;77:1176-1179.

Hamilton MS. Oswego County Senior Services Breakfast Program. Fulton, New York: Oswego County Opportunities, Inc.; 1993.

Herndon AS. Nutrition screening of clients participating in a home delivered meals program. J Am Diet Assoc. 1994;94(suppl):A-51. Abstract.

Holmen K, Ericsson K, Winblad B. Lonliness and living conditions of the oldest old. Scand J Soc Med. 1994;22:15-19.

Hoogenboom MS, Spangler AA, Crose R. Functional status and nutrient intake from the Council on Aging meal and total daily intake of congregate, adult day care and homebound program participants. J Nutr Elder. 1998;17:1-18.

Kordish SG, Johnson RM. The effects of standard and aggressive home delivered meals on the weight of frail, elderly women. J Am Diet Assoc. 1992;92(suppl):A-45. Abstract.

Kretser A, Kerr W, Voss T, Ackman A, Squires M, Baker C. Improving nutritional and functional outcomes in homebound elders via an aggressive 21-meal-per-week home delivery programs. J Am Diet Assoc. 2000;100(suppl):A-91. Abstract.

Kretser AJ, Voss T, Kerr WW, Cavadini C, Friedmann J. Effects of two models of nutritional intervention on homebound older adults at nutritional risk. J Am Diet Assoc. 2003;103:329-337.

Lau D, Coleman P, Krondl M. Delayed consumption patterns of home-delivered meals by elderly recipients. J Am Diet Assoc. 1994;94(suppl):A-61. Abstract.

Lewis KA, Dow RM, Brown MS. A comparison of dietary intakes of Title III-C participants on home-delivered meal and non-meal days. J Am Diet Assoc. 1995;95(suppl):A-90. Abstract.

Long HL, Miller WA. Oral status and well-being of home-delivered meal recipients. Gerontology. 1994;11:115-123.

MacLellan DL. Contribution of home-delivered meals to the dietary intake of the elderly. J Nutr Elder. 1997:16:17-32.

Osteraas G, Posner BM, Peto GH, Wolf RL, Aronstein L, Mikkola M, Saltzman J. Developing new options in home-delivered meals: The SMOC demonstration elderly nutrition project. J Am Diet Assoc. 1983;82:524-528.

Payette H, Boutier V, Coulombe C. Efficacy of nutritional intervention in the free-living frail elderly. Am J Clin Nutr. 2002;75:340S.

Payette H, Coulombe C, Boutier V. Determinants of utilization of commercial supplements in Meals-On-Wheels elderly clients. Am J Clin Nutr. 2002;75:389S-390S.

Roe DA. Development and current status of home-delivered meals programs in the United States: Are the right elderly served? Nutr Rev. 1994;52:30-33.

Sharkey JR. The interrelationship of nutritional risk factors, indicators of nutritional risk, and severity of disability among home-delivered meal participants. Gerontologist. 2002;42:373-380.

Sharkey JR, Haines PS. Black/White differences in nutritional risk among rural older adults: The home-delivered meals program. J Nutr Elder. 2001;20:13-27.

Sharkey JR, Haines PS. Nutrition risk screening of home-delivered meal participants: relation of individual risk factors to functional status. J Nutr Elder. 2002;22:15-34.

Sharkey JR and Schoenberg NE. Variations in nutritional risk among black and white women who receive home-delivered meals. J of Women & Aging. 2002;14:99-119.

Steele MF, Bryan JD. Dietary Intake of Homebound Elderly Recipients and Nonrecipients of Home-Delivered Meals. J Nutr Elder. 1986;5:23-33.

Stevens DA, Grivetti LE, McDonald RB. Nutrient intake of urban and rural elderly receiving home-delivered meals. J Am Diet Assoc. 1992;92:714-718.

Sweeney AT, Mitchell CO, Stephens P, Polly DK. Differences in nutritional and functional assessment scores between elderly participants receiving home delivered meals (HDM) versus those on a waiting list (WL) to receive the meals. J Am Diet Assoc. 1998;98(suppl):A-71. Abstract.

Tak JM, Gregoire MB. Cost and weight comparison of two types of frozen meals for an elderly feeding program. J Am Diet Assoc. 1991;91(suppl):A-41. Abstract.

Thompson R. Home care of the elderly with mental health needs. Nurs Times. 1999;95(10):48-49.

Voss T, Cavadini C, Krester A, Kerr W. Nutritional risk assessment of homebound elderly applying for a home delivered meals program. J Am Diet Assoc. 2000;100(suppl):A-90. Abstract.

Walden O, Hayes PA, Lee DY, Montgomery DH. The provision of weekend home delivered meals by state and a pilot study indicating the need for weekend home delivered meals. J Nutr Elder. 1988;8:31-43.

Weiss EH, Catland DM, Kelly DH. Meals on Wheels, malnutrition, and hospital stay. J Am Diet Assoc. 1991;91(suppl):A-112. Abstract.

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Resources

2003


AgeSource Worldwide (4/2003). For professionals and consumers, this website provides key information resources from around the world that focus on aging. AARP. (800) 424-3410.

State of the States: A Profile of Food and Nutrition Programs Across the Nation (2003). For professionals and consumers, this report provides basic data to help measure how programs are doing in the effort to get key public nutrition programs to provide adequate benefits. Food Research and Action Center. (202) 986-2200 x3016.

The Aging States Project: Promoting Opportunities for Collaboration Between the Public Health and Aging Services Networks (1/2003). For professionals and consumers, this report was developed to help bridge the gap between public health and aging services networks to ensure optimal health for our nation’s older residents.

2002 and earlier

Growing Older, Eating Better (May 2001). For professionals, this book covers information on home-delivered meals and congregate meal program that target older people who are in greatest social and economic need, with particular attention on low-income minorities. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration. (888) INFO-FDA.

Healthy Aging: A Good Investment. Exemplary Programs for Senior Centers and other Facilities. For professionals, this booklet (PDF Format) unveils seven model programs of interest to aging network professionals. National Council on the Aging. (202) 479-1200.

Meals on Wheels Materials.
Audience: Professionals
Description: Meals and Wheels of Buffalo and Erie County, New York has the following items for sale:
*A detailed manual for Board use in conducting the performance evaluation of the Executive Director, $35.00
*A packet of sample fund raising events/projects appropriate for Senior Meal Programs, $35.00
*A packet of updated nutrition education materials for use with Senior Meal Programs, $40.00
*A complete Policy & Procedure Manual for Home Delivered Meal Program, $500.00
*A Crisis Communication Plan, $35.00
*Board Orientation Manual, $35.00
*Volunteer Orientation Manual, $25.00
*Test meal Procedures, $25.00
Contact: Richard J. Gehring, President
Meals and Wheels of Buffalo & Erie County, Inc.
100 James E. Casey Dr.
Buffalo, NY 14206
Phone: 716-852-2626; Fax: 716-854-4811
E-mail: mailto:%20bufmealsonwheels@webt.com
Cost: Varies with material

Nutrients for Educational Training in Senior Centers Bonnie Athas RD,C.D. (October 2001)
Audience:
Consumers and Professionals
Description:
These colorful fact sheets detail the functions, food sources, deficiency and toxicity symptoms, and recommended intakes for vitamins and minerals. Nutrients available include: Biotin, Calcium, Iron, Copper, Folic Acid, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorous, Potassium, Riboflavin, Selenium, Thiamin, Vitamin B 6, Vitamin B 12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, and Zinc
Contact:
Bonnie Athas RD,C.D.
Nutrition Program Specialist
Utah State Division of Aging and Adult Services
Cost: Complimentary

Title III Nutrition Program Manual
Audience:
Professionals
Description: Manual covers revised guidelines on menu planning, home-delivered meal delivery and participant assessment.
Contact: California Department of Aging
Nutrition Unit
1600 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-323-1123 or 0177

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Web Links

Administration on Aging (AoA) <http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/>
- National Aging Information Center (AoA) <www.aoa.gov/NAIC

Meals on Wheels Association of America <http://www.mowaa.org/

National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs <http://www.nanasp.org/>

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging <http://www.n4a.org/>

National Association of State Units on Aging <http://www.nasua.org/>
- State units on aging listing from AoA website <www.aoa.dhhs.gov/aoa/pages/state.html

National Council on Aging <http://www.ncoa.org/>

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