Generations’ leaders present nutrition workshop at national conference

Stacey Kahre, Director of Operations for Generations – Area 13 Agency on Aging and Disability, presented a workshop at the n4a (National Association of Area Agencies on Aging) 42nd Annual Tradeshow and Conference in Savannah, Ga. on July 31, 2017.

She was joined by Laura Holscher, Executive Director of Generations and Assistant Vice President of Vincennes University Community Services in Vincennes. Kahre and Holscher addressed Area Agencies on Aging from around the country on how to develop local partnerships with area long-term care facilities, hospitals, and others to ensure that the nutritional needs of home bound aged and disabled individuals in the community are being met.

Generations has developed successful partnerships with several local facilities/agencies to provide nutritious hot meals to clients within certain geographic areas. The agency continues to work toward additional partnerships to expand the hot meals service areas.

Nutrition services are a critical component of home and community-based services. Often, the nutrition component is key in keeping people living in their homes and communities. Many states and AAAs have been faced with budget cuts, staffing issues and increased competition making it more difficult to meet the demand and needs for services.

Kahre and Holscher shared successes, challenges, tips and tools to replicate what has been accomplished at Area 13.

For more information on Generations’ nutrition program, please contact 800-742-9002.