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E-Newsletter • January 2026 |
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Editor's E-Note
Food insecurity in the aging population is a powerful factor driving poor health outcomes. Healthy aging relies heavily on access to affordable, nutritious food. This month’s E-News Exclusive shares recent research demonstrating the elegant solution medically tailored meals may provide in reducing health care spending, reducing hospital stays, and improving overall health in some of the most vulnerable groups, such as older adults.
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— Heather Davis, MS, RDN, LDN, editor |
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Addressing Food Insecurity and Healthy Aging Through Medically Tailored Meals
By Monica Yepes-Rios, MD, and Wendy Phillips, MS, RD, LD, FAND, FASPEN
Food insecurity remains a major issue across the country. According to the USDA, 12.8% of US households—about 17 million—experienced food insecurity in 2022, up from 10.2% in 2021.1
To address this issue, Cleveland Clinic and Morrison Healthcare collaborated on a study assessing impact and feasibility of medically tailored meals (MTMs). The study provided personalized meals to meet the therapeutic needs of patients with obesity, diabetes, and other conditions. MTMs not only treat disease but also reduce health care costs and utilization. The research was recently published in Nutrition and Health.2
While MTMs have become more common over the past decade, most programs rely on philanthropic support, and the optimal parameters for these programs are not well-defined. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of an MTM program developed by a major health care institution using internal investments and an online platform for meal ordering.
By demonstrating their benefits, we can encourage broader adoption, leading to decreased health care utilization, cost savings, and improved patient satisfaction.
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Slower Arm Movements Linked to Greater Fall Risk for Older Adults
A first-of-its-kind study could inform physical therapy protocols aimed at strengthening arms to prevent falls likely to cause hip fractures, according to The University of Arizona Health Sciences.
American Geriatrics Society Commends Senate Bill That Prioritizes Education and Training in Geriatrics
The American Geriatrics Society supports the introduction of the Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act (S. 2699), which was introduced in the Senate on September 3rd, 2025. This legislation would reauthorize funding for the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program and the Geriatrics Academic Career Awards. |
PureWick Portable Urine Collection System
BD introduces the PureWick Portable Collection System, a discreet, first-of-its-kind, battery-powered personal urine management device designed for wheelchair users to help improve mobility around and outside the home. The PureWick Portable Collection System builds on the success of the PureWick Urine Collection System, the #1 external catheter used in hospitals, and is compatible with both the PureWick Flex Female External Catheter and PureWick Male External Catheter. The noninvasive device uses gentle suction technology that draws voided urine away from the body through tubing that is connected to a collection canister for easy disposal and can be placed beside a bed or chair or mounted on a wheelchair. Learn more » |
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