PITTSBURG — In 2025, 13 million older adults experienced food insecurity – they lacked reliable access to nutritious meals needed for healthy living. During National Senior Nutrition Month, Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging is joining USAging in a national consumer campaign focused on helping older Americans get the healthy, nutritious food they need to maintain their physical and cognitive health.
“Eat Well. Live Well. Age Well.” Highlights the importance of nutrition in promoting healthy aging, the different kinds of meals programs and nutrition services available to older adults in their communities and how to find them.
Healthy food and nutrition are vital for older adults to maintain their health and well-being. Proper nutrition is critical to reduce chronic illness, improve immune system functioning and enhance cognition. Food also brings people together, bosting mood and decreasing feelings of isolation and loneliness.
AAAs strive to make healthy eating accessible, appetizing, and affordable.
In Altamont, the meal time is noon on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Altamont Senior Center, 414 Hudson St., Altamont.
In Parsons, meals are served at 11:45 a.m., Monday - Thursday, at the Parsons Senior Center, 1800 Belmont Ave. Parsons. Reservations are required. The Chanute location is at 1 W. Ash, Chanute, KS, 66720. Call 620-4312980 for more information.
