Older Adults Around the Table – Guidebook

Older Adults Around the Table

This strengths-based nutrition education curriculum is designed to lead a nutrition workshop series with older adults. Participants learn how to apply basic nutrition concepts and holistic strategies for good health, navigate the food environment, and achieve greater resilience. 

 Participant Goals:

• Learn how to incorporate nutritious foods and simple meals into their daily lives
• Apply personally-relevant strategies that enhance their health and well-being
• Build and maintain community and social connections to support their health
• Learn simple exercises and identify opportunities for movement that can benefit mobility and stability

Activity Highlights:

• Mindful movement 
• Recipes and nutrition strategies tailored  for the lifestyle, health, and physical needs of older adults 
• Exploration of cross-cultural healthy habits
• Topics and discussions to build connection and belonging