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Older Adults Around the Table
Overview
This strengths-based nutrition education curriculum is designed for leading a nutrition workshop series with older adults. Participants learn how to apply basic nutrition concepts and holistic strategies for good health, navigating the food environment, and 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 connection 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
Audiences:
- Older adults (ages 65+)
Settings:
- In-Person
- Community space—no kitchen required
Curriculum Materials:
- Instructor Guide
- Participant Booklets
Research and Outcome Evaluation Data:
- Contact curriculum@leahspantry.org
Preview Link:
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Training Description
This unique training will equip participants to facilitate the Around the Table Older Adults curriculum. Participants will:
- Learn how to implement the Around the Table Older Adults curriculum
- Explore the relationship between positive and adverse experiences and nourishment
- Develop compassionate facilitation strategies
- Engage in personal and group reflection
This program includes self-paced content (videos, reflection activities, and readings) and live, instructor-led sessions. Registered participants will gain access to our online training system (TalentLMS) when the course opens in mid-November and will need to complete approximately 1.5 hours of self-paced work prior to the first live session on December 4, 2025. Participants will have access to digital curriculum files and will be sent a Curriculum Bundle.
Training Details for Older Adults Around the Table
Cost
$100
Audience
Educators working with older adults. Please note, if an agency has multiple participants, each participant must register separately to gain access to our online training system.
Self-Paced + Virtual
Please Note:
Total Training Time: Approximately 12 hours total (six hours of live sessions and about six hours of self-paced work)
Materials: One copy of the Instructor Guide and Workbook is included in the training cost. Materials will be sent to participants once they purchase the training.
Next Steps: Upon completion of this program, participants are certified to deliver the Around the Table Older Adults curriculum.
Training Customizations
Leah’s Pantry offers a variety of customizable training options. Contact us to learn more.