
Fight Fatigue, Pain, and Illness With Food
According to the World Health Organization, the #1 cause of disease as we get older is the lack of adequate nutrition. As we age, our bodies become less efficient at extracting vital elements, proteins, vitamins, and minerals from the foods we eat. To make matters worse, many of us end up resorting to fast food/junk food or just skipping meals altogether for various reasons. This practice can rapidly lead to fatigue, increased pain, a weakened immune system, and the development of illness and disease. Some of the conditions and systems affected by a poor diet include:
Malnourishment and Disability
1 in 4 older Americans is malnourished according to the National Resource Center on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Aging. Being malnourished can weaken the bones and muscles you need to do even the simplest daily activities, and increases your risk for becoming seriously disabled. Fight back! The Huntingdon-Bedford-Fulton Area Agency on Aging is your source for meals that are scientifically designed to address the nutrition requirements of older adults.
Let’s Do Lunch! Leave the Cooking to Us
Many of the people we serve have mentioned how much better they feel after regularly consuming a good balance of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and sugars. Whether or not you are experiencing pain, fatigue, sickness, or disease, we hope you will join us for lunch every day you are able to come in.
Eating alone is no fun.
Enjoying a healthy, well-balanced diet is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health and well-being. It is not only nutritious, our cooks work hard to make sure your lunch is delicious, as well. Leave the cooking to us!
Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors
For more tips on how to feel better and stay healthier by making wiser food choices while on a budget, click here. Savvy senior shoppers can save both time and money by making a grocery plan and shopping smart!
Are you unable to afford enough food? Nutrition programs are available that may be able to help you. Click here to learn more about SNAP, the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, and Home Delivered Meals (available through our offices) or contact us for more information.