Compare and contrast the benefits of Congregate Meals versus Meals on Wheels for older adults.
What will be an ideal response?
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The Elderly Nutrition Program, an important aspect of the Older Americans Act, provides nutrition services through the Congregate Meal Program and Home Delivered Meal Program (often referred to as Meals on Wheels). Anyone age 60 or older can participate; however, priority usually is given to those with the greatest economic, social, and health needs. Both meal programs can help older people obtain some of the food needed for good health. Each meal meets at least one-third of the daily recommendations. The social aspect of the Congregate Meal Program provides opportunities for socialization that often improve appetite and general outlook on life. These programs also may provide shopping assistance, counseling, nutrition education, and referral to other social, rehabilitative, and transportation services.
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