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Supporting Seniors: Nutrition and Social Programs

This resolution highlights the importance of senior nutrition programs, which help combat hunger, malnutrition, and isolation. These programs, funded under the Older Americans Act of 1965, provide meals, social interaction, and health support to millions of older adults, improving their quality of life and reducing healthcare costs.
Key points
Senior nutrition programs provide meals, social support, and wellness checks, helping to prevent illness and isolation.
Supporting these programs can lower healthcare costs, such as Medicare and Medicaid expenditures, by preventing falls and hospitalizations.
The resolution encourages continued funding and volunteer support for senior programs to meet the growing needs of an aging population.
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Recognizing the value of the Older Americans Act of 1965 nutrition program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and improving the health and quality of life for millions of our Nations seniors each year.
Print number: HRES 594
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Process start date: 2023-07-17