Meals Good nutrition can help to improve health and control a range of conditions and diseases. Elderly Nutrition P rogra m , funded by the Administration on Aging, provides meals to older persons in need and their spouses. Older persons who participate in the group meal program have an opportunity to socialize, receive nutrition education, and take part in other activities, including health screenings. To find out about home-delivered meals programs and other meals programs, please contact the National Eldercare Locator or your State or Area Agency on Aging. A growing number of grocery and meal services are available via the Internet including some that offer organic, ethnic and kosher foods.
Many local restaurants deliver meals without additional charge.
Some even offer senior discounts on meals. There also are local and national franchised meals delivery services. An Area Agency on Aging may be able arrange for chore and yard maintenance services or put you in touch with religious, scout or other volunteer groups that provide one-time or occasional services to older persons who need help. Of course, you can hire a cleaning service or yard maintenance firm, but this may be more expensive than hiring someone that works as an independent contractor. They can result in greater independence for an older person with disabilities.