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A healthy diet and lifestyle are important elements in the prevention of age-related diseases. To assist in the process, Aging Care Connections connects older adults to nutrition programs and services that provide hot, balanced meals.
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Congregate Meals
The Congregate Meals program serves older adults (aged 60 and older) with a nutritious lunchtime meal for a suggested donation of $2.50. Meals are served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.at Salerno's Pizzeria and Sports Bar, 9301 W 63rd St, Hodgkins. Meals comply with the menu planning standards of the Department of Health & Human Services and the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans to meet the minimum Dietary Reference Intake requirements. Social activities follow the meal to provide program clients with socialization and offer relief from loneliness, isolation, and depression. Examples of these activities include bingo, crafts, reading discussion groups, and board games. Occasionally educational programs are held after lunch to inform older adults about nutrition, health, and ways to increase their quality of life. This program is offered in cooperation with the Village of Hodgkins. The monthly menu will be posted on the Aging Care Connections' website as soon as it is available.
Special Diet Home Delivered Meals
We assess and provide meals to homebound older adults who are unable to prepare meals for themselves and require a special diet. Once enrolled, individuals receive hot meals throughout the week that meet strict dietary needs, which may include: diabetic, diverticulitis and mechanical soft diets.
We assess and provide meals to homebound older adults who are unable to prepare meals for themselves and require a special diet. Once enrolled, individuals receive hot meals throughout the week that meet strict dietary needs, which may include: diabetic, diverticulitis and mechanical soft diets.
Who is eligible for meals?
Older adults aged 60 and over are eligible for the meals programs. There are no additional requirements for the Congregate Meals Program. To be considered for home delivered meals, the older adult must be home-bound and work with a Care Coordinator to complete an assessment. Aging Care Connections can also connect individuals to private pay meals or Farmer's Market Coupons.
How does an individual get started?
For more information on the Congregate Meals Program, Home delivered Meals, Farmer's Market Coupons or private pay meals, please call (708) 354-1323 and ask for an Information & Assistance Specialist.
Older adults aged 60 and over are eligible for the meals programs. There are no additional requirements for the Congregate Meals Program. To be considered for home delivered meals, the older adult must be home-bound and work with a Care Coordinator to complete an assessment. Aging Care Connections can also connect individuals to private pay meals or Farmer's Market Coupons.
How does an individual get started?
For more information on the Congregate Meals Program, Home delivered Meals, Farmer's Market Coupons or private pay meals, please call (708) 354-1323 and ask for an Information & Assistance Specialist.