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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.
For case managers working in prenatal care, the goal is to help pregnant women achieve a healthy pregnancy, a healthy baby, and a healthy mom. Gestational diabetes is a red flag for a high-risk pregnancy.
Food provides the nutrients we need, especially as we age. Eating healthy makes a difference in our health and improves how we feel and our sense of well-being. Here are some tips and ideas so that “healthy” doesn’t equate to expensive when it comes to nutrition: Plan Ahead Be a Smart Shopper Buy nutrient-dense foods such as: […]
