Addressing Senior Hunger in Georgia
This part of the toolkit takes an in-depth look at the statistics and the progress and opportunity that exists among the five focus areas identified and introduced in Georgia’s
State
The solutions to addressing senior hunger will require a multifaceted approach. Each section will address the opportunities to leverage the unique experience of seniors and include information about resources and services available in Georgia. Search tools like America’s Health Ranking, County Health Ranking, the Georgia Department of Public Health, the Online Analytical Statistical Information System (OASIS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s BRFSS data are excellent sources to obtain information about seniors. Below are the section learning objectives for each focus area.
Focus Area Learning Objectives:
- Gain a state perspective on addressing senior hunger.
- Learn key statistics.
- Identify strategies to address senior hunger.
- Obtain information on state level services and resources available.
- Find ways to help address senior hunger.