Which of the following programs is designed to meet the nutritional and social needs of older people?
a. Senior center–based meal programs
b. Meals on Wheels
c. Food stamps
d. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) commodities
A
Senior centers across the United States provide activities for older adults, and most serve a meal once a day during the week while groups of seniors are at the centers. Eating alone and preparing meals for one person are often difficult adjustments for older adults. Meals on Wheels delivers meals to older adults but does not provide social contact (response B). The food stamps program is state and federally funded (response C). It provides food vouchers for low-income people of all ages. The USDA distributes food commodities, such as butter and cheese, to older adults and low-income families (response D). Neither of these programs provides the meal or opportunities for socialization.
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