Nutrition Programs for Older Americans

By beckyfee

  • Food Coupons via Food Stamp program passed congress (Food Stamp Act of 1964. Major Acts of Congress.

    Wacker, R. R., & Roberto, K. A. (2011). Aging Social Policies: An International Perspective. Los Angeles, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.

  • End of Food Coupons

  • Food Stamp Act of 1964 passed Congress

    Food Stamp Act of 1964 passed Congress

    http://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/food-stamp-act-1964
  • Original passe of The Older Americans Act (OAA) (Colello, 2011)

    Original passe of The Older Americans Act (OAA) (Colello, 2011)

  • Older American Act demonstration projects on elder nutrition funded

  • Elder nutrition authorized as a separate title in the Older Americans Act

  • Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 enacted

  • Food Stamp Act operational nationwide

  • Food Stamp Act of 1977 eliminated purchase requirements

  • Elder nutrition incorporated into Title III of OAA

  • Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 passed

  • Personal Responsibility & Work Opportunity Act passed and tightened eligibility requirements for food stamps

  • Food Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002 removed tightened eligibility requirements of the PRWOA of 1996

  • OAA Amendments of 2006 added new purpose for Act with emphasis on nutrition, socialization & promotion of health for older adults

  • Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 passed. Changed the name of the food stamp program to Supplemental Assistance Program (SNAP)

    Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 passed. Changed the name of the food stamp program to Supplemental Assistance Program (SNAP)

  • Budget Control Act of 2011 passed and cut nutrition programs

  • Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 passed and restored nutrition funding to previous levels

  • Older Americans Re-authorization Act passed

  • Administration for Community Living releaseing studies on Title III C Nutrition Services Programs

    https://www.acl.gov/node/423

  • Final Event part 1-Nutrition programs of OAA

    The purpose of the OAA nutrition programs is to reduce hunger & food insecurity. 58% of participants get over 1/2 of their total food intake from programs. Secondly, to promote socialization - this is done through congregate meal programs and home-delivered meals to isolated elders.
  • Final Event part 2

    Final Event part 2

    Third, to promote health & well being--77% of participants say they eat healthier as a result of these programs. Fourth - to delay adverse health conditions of older adults - 76% of participants state their health has improved as a result of meal programs (Nutrition Services, 2017) Nutrition Services. (2017, July 11). Retrieved from Administration for Community Living (ACL): https://www.acl.gov/node/423