National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services ProgramsThe National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP) is
a national membership organization for persons across the country
working to provide older adults healthful food and nutrition through
community-based services. NANASP's mission is to strengthen through advocacy and education NANASP’s vision is to reshape the future of nutrition |
NANASP has co-led successful advocacy efforts to gain more funding for important aging programs, including: In the past year, NANASP has also led a successful advocacy campaign to make the RSV vaccine available to older adults without the need to discuss it with their doctor, hosted a malnutrition learning collaborative for AAAs, participated in ACL's strategic framework for a National Plan on Aging, and given grant funding to our members for waitlists, medically tailored meals, and technology to connect with older adults. |
Real Life with The Older Americans Act Podcast What does federal aging policy look like in everyday life?
This podcast explores the real people and real communities that benefit from
the Older Americans Act (OAA)—the nationwide law that supports older adults’
safety, independence |