Whitmer - March 2021: Older Americans Act National Senior Nutrition Program Month
Whitmer March 2021: Older Americans Act National Senior Nutrition Program Month WHEREAS, Michigan is home to nearly 2.4 million adults age 60 and older, representing nearly one quarter of our population; and, WHEREAS, according to the United Health Foundation, in 2020, nearly 13 percent of Michiganders age 60 and older faced food insecurity; and, WHEREAS, social isolation can complicate health care and negatively impact physical health and well-being, especially in older adults; and, WHEREAS, the Older Americans Act (OAA) Nutrition Services Program provides grants to states and U.S....
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