The DASH Pilot Project: Developing Community-Based Nutrition Education for Older Adults |
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| Authors: | Jan M Ivery Liza Benton Ashley Harrison Melissa Paul Marielysse Cortés |
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| Institution: | 1. Georgia State University School of Social Work, Atlanta, Georgia, USAjivery@gsu.edu;3. Renal Dietitian, Atlanta, Georgia, USA;4. Departmetn of Diabetes Services, Wellstar Health System, Atlanta, Georgia, USA;5. Department of Clinical Nutrition, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Egleston, Atlanta, Georgia, USA;6. College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona, USA |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACTNutrition-related chronic health conditions among older adults are a growing concern. In this study, nutrition education materials were created for use in senior centers by graduate nutrition students. After the materials were presented, focus groups were conducted with participants (n = 62) to obtain feedback on the content and presentation. Findings related to the participant’s knowledge of nutrition-related information, strategies to improve future class sessions, and participant recruitment will be discussed. These findings will be useful to program administrators as they develop nutrition programs for older adults who are vulnerable to nutrition-related health problems. |
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| Keywords: | Community-based interventions nutrition education older adults senior centers |
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