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The company grows as health plans recognize the benefit of foods as medicine. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – APRIL 27, 2023 – GA Foods, a leader in home-delivered meals for older adults, is celebrating its 50th year in providing healthy nutrition and serving the unique needs of Medicare Advantage and Managed Medicaid plans with post-discharge meal […]
It has been 50 years since the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics started the annual celebration of National Nutrition Month®. Its purpose is to remind Americans to learn more about making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. This year’s theme is Fuel for the Future. The goal is to eat healthy while keeping […]
Open enrollment for 2023 Medicare is here! Until December 7, Americans 65 and older can review and change their Medicare coverage options for 2023. Many health plans offer new and expanded benefits for 2023. Recent data indicates that 45% of enrollees selected Medicare Advantage plans – or Part D for 2022. By 2025, Medicare Advantage enrollment will reach over 50%. Many […]
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) dedicated the week of September 18 – 24 as National Fall Prevention Week. This week is to raise awareness of fall prevention for older adults. Falls are the most common reason for nursing home placement. Although one in three adults over 65 years of age will experience a fall, there are various techniques and […]
Many of your members are being cared for in their homes by family or other in-home caregivers.
Your members want flavorful, convenient, and healthy meals. However, after hospitalization or managing a chronic illness, it may not be possible for them to shop and prepare meals.
GA Foods home-delivered meals for seniors and those on Medicare provide your members with reliable and nutritious meals.
Food insecurity is an issue plaguing America and has only increased since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Valentine’s Day isn’t the only special part of February. It’s also American Heart Month.Not to start off with too much heartache, but heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women.
The past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to a surge of social isolation and loneliness, especially among older adults. Before the pandemic, one in three adults over 50 lacked regular companionship. Since the pandemic, social isolation, depression, and anxiety have worsened, with a study finding 73% of older adults reported feelings of loneliness. Social connections are essential to maintain good […]
Many homebound older adults do not receive adequate balanced meals, which are essential for managing chronic conditions such as diabetes and are vital for disease prevention. Unfortunately, proper nutrition and diet sometimes take a backseat to other steps in disease management. To function well, the body needs to receive the right balance of calories, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, […]
Food and holiday celebrations go together. Enjoying a meal is still one of the best parts of the holidays, even with smaller festivities this year.
