As seniors get older, the likelihood of their experiencing food insecurity in the U. S. goes down, though it is still too high for all senior age groups. The chart below shows the percent of seniors in each age group who suffer from food insecurity according to a study called The State of Senior Hunger 2019 conducted by Feeding America.
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You can help your loved one avoid ending up a statistic by helping them find an excellent senior meal delivery in Hartford-New Haven. Food insecurity leads to many physical and mental problems, so making sure the senior in your life has regular, nutritional meals is one way to help them age in place independently.