Respond & Recover
In times of crisis such as natural disasters, pandemics, or other emergencies, quick and effective action can help nutrition service providers to ensure older adults continue to receive services despite the challenging circumstances. Effective response and recovery strategies can help mitigate the impact of the crisis and minimize disruptions to nutrition services.
Briefs
- Emergency Playbook for Federal Human Services Programs— ASPE lessons learned and recommendations for responding to emergencies and disasters
Infographics
- Aging & COVID-19: Vaccination, Mental and Physical Health, and Isolation— National Institute for Health Care Management visual of statistics regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and older adults
- Food vs. Meals — Assess whether an older adult needs assistance obtaining food or meals
Guides
- Guide to Working with Restaurants and Grocery Stores for Meals during COVID-19 — Guidance in partnering with food retailers to maintain competitiveness, provide high quality meals, and offer increased meal choice
- Using Groceries and Other Nutrition Services to Meet Senior Needs during COVID-19 — Considerations for using groceries to meet the nutritional needs of consumers during a time of crisis
- Ohio Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program: COVID-19 FAQ— Ohio Department of Aging guide on adjustments made the the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program in Ohio during the pandemic
- Nutrition Initiatives During COVID-19: Findings from State Aging and Disability Agencies— ADvancing States guide on opportunities and changes that states have made to ensure older adults and people with disabilities have access to food
- Tele or Virtual Nutrition Education for Older Adults — Guide for nutrition services providers
- Managing Older Americans Act Funded Senior Nutrition Programs During Emergencies — Frequently asked questions to help programs plan for and adapt to common emergencies
- Reaching At-Risk Populations in an Emergency— CDC information on identifying, locating, and reaching all affected groups in an emergency
Presentations
- Reopening Experiences Network Discussion— Webinar where aging services network members discuss experiences with reopening programs and/or resuming in-person activities after COVID-19 closures
Reports
- GAO Report: Selected States Modified Meal Provision and Other Older Americans Act Services to Prioritize Safety — GAO review focused on how states spent their supplemental COVID-19 funds in fiscal year 2020
- Senior Nutrition Program COVID-19: Response and Recovery Promising Practices Collection — Report on the best way to ensure the health and safety of individuals during an emergency
Resources
- Public Health Emergency (PHE) Expiration Considerations for Title III-C Senior Nutrition Programs — Resource on what the expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) means for aging nutrition programs.
- Social Enterprising Aging Network Example: REAL Grille — Example of innovation including use of a food truck and catering services
- FAQ: Emergency Management Questions for Aging Services Professionals at State/Local Levels — Frequently asked emergency management questions
- Vermont's Guidance for Senior Centers Planning to Re-Open— NCOA example comprehensive re-opening plan for senior centers in Vermont amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
- The Diner: Promising Practices from the Network — Example of pivoting to social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Frequently Asked Emergency Management Questions For Title VI Aging Services Professionals — Information for emergency responses
- Partnerships with Food Banks and Other United States Department of Agriculture Programs — Frequently asked questions on how Older Americans Act programs can partner with SNAP, TEFAP, food banks, SFMNP, etc.
- First Responder Training— Free modules from SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center to improve understanding of behavioral health effects of disasters and emergency response