Digital and Technology-Based Nutrition Interventions, Including Medically Tailored Meals (MTMs) for Older Adults in the U.S.—A Scoping Review
| Jan 24, 2026
| Jan 24, 2026
Chronic conditions and societal barriers disproportionately affect older adults of the United States. Technology is advancing with little evidence of effective digital and technology-based nutrition intervention programs for older adults, especially concerning Medically Tailored Meals. This scoping review identified existing evidence to improve current data.
Food Delivery Apps an Their Potential to Address Food Insecurity in Older Adults: A Review
| Sep 10, 2024
| Sep 10, 2024
This scoping review identified whether food delivery apps (FDAs) and other digital technologies can help reduce food insecurity among older adults. Data were collected from 19 studies in 10 different countries for the researchers to get a robust understanding of the needs of older adults.
A socioeconomic disadvantage index for informing policy, systems, and environmental change interventions for senior nutrition programs
| Jan 20, 2025
| Jan 20, 2025
This study developed the Older Adult Socioeconomic Disadvantage Index (OASDI) using U.S. Census data, creating a groundbreaking measurement tool for the socioeconomic well-being of older adults. Researchers identified 12 indicators related to food, housing, healthcare, transportation, and other needs recognized by the census tract.