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"Outings to your taste": a nutrition program for the elderly
L Richard1, C Gosselin, F Trickey
1Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada. Lucie.Richard@Umontreal.ca
The Gerontologist
|October 19, 2000
Summary
The "Outings to Your Taste" program successfully engaged elderly meal recipients in community restaurant outings. Participation data revealed diverse client engagement across sociodemographic, health, and social isolation factors.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
Background:
- Elderly individuals receiving home-delivered meals often face challenges with nutritional status and social isolation.
- Community-based programs are crucial for enhancing the well-being of this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate participation in the "Outings to Your Taste" program's restaurant outing component.
- To understand the characteristics of elderly participants in this social and nutritional intervention.
Main Methods:
- On-site data collection for outing participation.
- At-home interview surveys (n=144) for client characteristics (sociodemographic, health, social isolation).
Main Results:
- Approximately 50% of eligible elderly clients participated in at least one restaurant outing.
- Over 25% of participants engaged in at least one-third of the offered outings.
- The program attracted a diverse range of clients, indicating broad appeal.
Conclusions:
- The "Outings to Your Taste" program effectively engages elderly home-delivered meal recipients in social dining experiences.
- Participation was observed across a spectrum of client profiles, suggesting program accessibility and relevance.