Senior Hunger is a Nationwide Epidemic

 

According to this article “Senior Hunger is a Nationwide Epidemic” published by Aging in Place  the National Council for Aging Care,

“Nearly one in every six seniors in America faces the threat of hunger and not being properly nourished. This applies to those who aren’t sure where their next meal is coming from and those who don’t have access to the healthiest possible food options. The issue is severe enough that the AARP reports that seniors face a healthcare bill of more than $130 billion every yeardue to medical issues stemming from senior hunger.

Senior hunger is an expansive issue that requires an understanding of exactly what constitutes a senior being “hungry,” the issues that stem from senior hunger, and how seniors who are hungry can be helped.”

To read the rest of this article please visit this link to the Aging in Place website.