Evaluation of the Effect of the Older Americans Act Title III-C Nutrition Services Program on Participants’ Health Care Utilization

Article Publication Date:

9/14/2018

Summary:

This report assesses the effectiveness of the Title III-C Nutrition Services Program (NSP) under the Older Americans Act. It describes the health and health care utilization of congregate meal and home-delivered meal participants. The report also examines overall wellness measured using longer-term outcomes related to health and avoidance of institutionalization.

Article Author:

Mabli, James; Ghosh, Arkadipta; Schmitz, Bob; Shenk, Marisa; Panzarella, Erin; Carlson, Barbara; Flick, Mark

Topics:

Nutrition Services Program

Types/Tools:

Reports

Populations:

Aging/Older Adults

Sources:

Mathematica Policy Research

Programs/Initiatives:

Older Americans Act (OAA)