McKnight's December 21, 2023
A new study comparing fresh versus frozen meal delivery programs for homebound older adults with dementia found that enrolling people in Meals on Wheels is feasible for helping them delay placement in nursing homes. The study also concluded that ready-to-eat meals beat out frozen meals in postponing nursing home placement.
Home-delivered meals promote food security, socialization and independence in older adults who are homebound. The researchers wanted to know if it was feasible to enroll people with self-reported dementia for Meals on Wheels, and if doing so would delay nursing home placement. The findings appeared in JAMA Network Open Wednesday.
The program evaluated older adults with self-reported dementia who were on waiting lists for different Meals on Wheels programs in...
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