Promoting the Congregate Meal Program to the Next Generation of Rural-Residing Older Adults

Despite a growing older adult population, Iowa Congregate Meal Program (CMP) participation has declined. Motivators and barriers to congregate mealsite participation and wellness programming preferences of baby boomers and older adults were examined to provide insight to how to revise and better pro...

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Published in:Journal of nutrition in gerontology and geriatrics 2016-04, Vol.35 (2), p.113-123
Main Authors: Hoerr, Kara A, Francis, Sarah L, Margrett, Jennifer A, Peterson, Marc, Franke, Warren D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Baby boomers
Community Health Services
European Continental Ancestry Group
Exercise
Female
Focus Groups
Food programs
Food Services
Health Education
Health Promotion
Humans
Iowa
Male
Meals
Middle Aged
Motivation
Nursing
Older people
Rural Population
Wellness programs
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Summary:Despite a growing older adult population, Iowa Congregate Meal Program (CMP) participation has declined. Motivators and barriers to congregate mealsite participation and wellness programming preferences of baby boomers and older adults were examined to provide insight to how to revise and better promote the CMP for the next generation of older adults. Four focus group sessions were conducted with 27 primarily White, rural-residing adults, ages 48-88 years. Participation motivators included educational programs, food, and socialization while barriers included negative perceptions and stereotypes associated with congregate mealsites. Desired wellness programs were viewed as interactive and relevant. Healthcare was the leading wellness need with financial management and physical activity cited as the most-wanted topics of wellness programs. These results provide insight on factors, aside from funding, that may be adversely impacting CMP participation and identifies areas for further investigation.
ISSN:2155-1197
2155-1200
DOI:10.1080/21551197.2016.1163313