Coming Up: Adult Care Boot Camp
Monday, April 21, 2025
Let’s shine a spotlight on the "A" in CACFP by recognizing the vital role adult care plays in supporting health and nutrition.
Adult care is a vital part of CACFP. We want to bring attention to the good work that you do for the adults in your care and provide resources and trainings on topics you can use in your everyday role as an adult care provider.
Here's a peek at our schedule of webinars you can attend!
Wednesday, May 14, 2025:
11:00 am - 12:00 pm | CACFP for Adult Care: An Overview
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm | Beyond Bland: Making Meals Exciting
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm | Hip Hip Purees! Adjusting Menus for Soft Diets
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Get Moving! Practical Exercises for Older Adults
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm | Ask Us Anything: CACFP for Adults
Don't forget to watch our bonus recordings!
Age-Defying Flavors: Recipes for Older Adults (30 min)
Cooking with Flavor: Spice Up Your CACFP Recipes (60 min)
Benefits of CACFP for Adult Care:
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Improved Nutrition
Meals served through CACFP must meet specific nutritional guidelines, emphasizing grains, fruits, vegetables, meats/meat alternatives, and milk. This helps ensure participants are receiving meals that support heart health, cognitive function, and overall vitality.
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Enhanced Social Engagement
Meal times provide more than nutrition—they're also an opportunity for social interaction. Shared meals can boost mental well-being and reduce feelings of isolation among older adults.
- Support for Caregivers
By participating in CACFP, adult care programs can reduce the financial burden on families and caregivers while ensuring their loved ones receive consistent, high-quality meals throughout the day.
- Financial Assistance
CACFP reimbursement helps centers offset the cost of food and meal preparation, making it easier to maintain high standards of care while staying financially sustainable.
Healthy eating is essential at every stage of life, and the CACFP plays a crucial role in supporting the nutritional needs of our older adults. For adult day care centers, embracing CACFP is not only a smart business move—it’s a meaningful way to care for those who have spent their lives caring for others.
Be sure to take advantage of these informative sessions on Adult Care and the CACFP! Want to learn more? Click the button below to visit our Adult Care Boot Camp page. Or if you're ready to register, go ahead and click "Register here!". We will see you there!
