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Bay Aging Raises Funds for Alzheimer’s Association and Supports Caregivers

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Beautiful weather and amazing support from the community helped Bay Aging raise over $900 for the Alzheimer’s Association at their September 21 bake sale at Urbanna Market. The fundraiser featured desserts made by Bay Aging employees, and was spearheaded by Mary Arthur, Dementia Focused Options Counselor; Sue Mayhue, Payroll Admin/Asst. HR Admin; and Austen Gaines, Care Coordinator. Sales exceeded expectations – Arthur, a Certified Dementia Practitioner who lost her grandmother to Alzheimer’s Disease, grew emotional as she remarked, “I can’t say thank you enough to everyone who contributed baked goods, purchased goodies, and made donations. My heart is overflowing.”

Arthur leads Bay Aging’s efforts to serve Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck residents who have Alzheimer’s and other dementias. She coordinates caregiver support groups, caregiver socials, educational presentations, and caregiver counseling. All of these services are available at no charge; call Bay Aging at 1-800-493-0238 for more information.

The Bay Aging team expressed special thanks to Urbanna Market for providing space in front of their store to conduct the bake sale. Bay Aging’s fundraising efforts for the Alzheimer’s Association continue Saturday, October 1, when employees will participate in Walk to End Alzheimer’s^® at Botetourt Elementary School in Gloucester. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. with a Promise Garden Ceremony, followed by the Walk at 10 a.m. Bay Aging invites everyone who has been impacted by Alzheimer’s or wishes to support the search for a cure to join their team, “Away with Alz.” Participants can register online at alz.org/walk, or onsite beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Later this fall, Bay Aging will sponsor a series of Caregiver Community Conversations in partnership with the Riverside Center for Excellence in Aging and Lifelong Health. The conversations are intended to give caregivers the opportunity to provide input on needs, gaps, and barriers to care and support. The first session will be 12:30-1:30 p.m. on October 20 at Gloucester Public Library. Subsequent sessions will be hosted in Kilmarnock, Glenns, Warsaw and Heathsville. Registration is encouraged – call 1-800-493-0238 or visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/caregiverconv2022. Participants may join in person or virtually. Light refreshments will be provided.

2022 Transit Association Award Winners

Bay Transit’s Michael Shackleford and David Fols Are 2022 Virginia Transit Association Award Winners

For the third consecutive year, Bay Transit, the public transportation division of Bay Aging, was recognized with awards from the Virginia Transit Association (VTA). At the VTA’s 2022 Annual Conference & Bus Expo in Roanoke, VA, Bay Transit driver Michael Shackleford and Fleet Manager David Fols received the honors. Mr. Shackleford was one of three transit employees statewide recognized for a VTA “Employee Unsung Hero Award” while Mr. Fols received the VTA’s “Exceptional Safety Award.”

“I’m so proud of our team and thrilled for Michael and David,” said Bay Transit Director Ken Pollock. “For the third year in a row, Bay Transit has earned well deserved recognition from their peers at transit systems across Virginia. We may be one of the smaller transit systems in Virginia, but our commitment to innovation and excellence have really distinguished Bay Transit as a leader in our industry.”

Michael Shackleford’s humility cannot keep his commitment to exceptional customer service from shining through:

While Michael Shackleford would tell you he was “just doing his job,” Reverend Dr. Maria Harris described the support she received from Mr. Shackleford on January 11th as “exceptional.” Rev. Harris, who uses a wheelchair, was riding to/from Richmond to a dental appointment at VCU using Bay Transit’s New Freedom program. All went well until 4:30 PM when Rev. Harris was ready to contact Shackleford to ride home when she discovered that her cellphone battery was dead, and she couldn’t call him. Rev. Harris learned later that Mr. Shackleford, concerned about her whereabouts, had called Bay Transit to alert them to the situation and find out if they had heard from her. Collaborating with a VCU staff person, Shackleford was reunited with Rev. Harris and drove her home, explaining that “he was not going to leave me stranded.”

Reverend Harris, who also serves on Bay Aging’s board of directors, was so moved by her experience that she wrote a letter to Bay Transit’s Director Ken Pollock stating, “Michael is an exceptional, caring, and resourceful driver who was committed to making sure his client not only arrived at their desired appointment but also arrived home. I applaud you for hiring such an excellent employee. My husband and I are very grateful for all that he did.”

David Fols puts the ‘Good to go!’ into safety:

In mid-2020, Bay Transit initiated a campaign promoting its commitment to customer service and safety in confronting COVID-19. Bay Transit’s ‘Good to go!’ campaign included advertising on the outside of several buses touting many of the safety protocols and best practices implemented to ensure drivers and riders safety. These measures included offering free rides on all Bay Transit buses to keep passengers and drivers from having to exchange money.

Beginning in 2020 and continuing throughout 2021, Bay Transit’s Fleet Manager, David Fols, worked tirelessly to research COVID-19 safety protocols, fabricate partitions, install, and upgrade Bay Transit buses with best-in-class safety features to protect drivers and riders during COVID-19. David fabricated and installed plexiglass shields surrounding the driver’s seat, and plexiglass partitions between every passenger seat, on every one of Bay Transit’s nearly 50 buses.

Two additional safety enhancements were later deployed to help Bay Transit become even more ‘Good to go!’ Mr. Fols installed Freudenberg Filtration premium cabin filters in every Bay Transit bus. The Freudenberg filters are 99.9% effective at inactivating viruses. “We had to make sure this style of filter didn’t impact air flow and cooling capacity before moving ahead with installing them fleetwide,” Fols recalled. “Compared to HEPA filters, this design minimally impacted air flow in our buses while still providing industry leading air filtration.”

Fols also installed touchless hand sanitizers on eight of Bay Transit’s buses. “We wanted to test their durability first,” Fols said. Once Fols confirmed the new touchless hand sanitizers help up well, he installed them in the rest of the buses. “We used to have the hand sanitizer sitting in plastic brochure holders and they keep getting broken. Every time three of the plastic brochure holders were broken, we could have paid for a touchless hand sanitizer system. This transition will not only save us money, but it’s also better for our customers and creates less waste,” Fols noted.

As Bay Transit prepared to reinstate fare collection in April, Fols was again hard at work, this time cutting holes in the plexiglass shields surrounding the driver’s seats so passengers could safely begin paying bus fares again. In summary, without David’s unrelenting commitment to the safety of Bay Transit’s bus operators and passengers, the ‘Good to go!’ campaign would have been little more than a clever marketing slogan.

May is Older Americans Month

Bay Aging is pleased to join the Administration for Community Living in celebrating Older Americans Month throughout May. This year’s theme, Age My Way, focuses on how older adults can age in their communities, living independently for as long as possible.

Older adults play vital, positive roles in strengthening our community. Ensuring that older adults remain involved and included benefits everyone. An important program that combats hunger, malnutrition, and social isolation is Meals on Wheels. With the assistance of our generous volunteers, Bay Aging delivers over 190,000 meals annually to older adults in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck. Additional volunteers are needed in Mathews County – if you can help, call Laura Matthews at 804-725-7850. Schedules are flexible, and you can share a route with family or friends.

Kirsten S. Thomas has been delivering meals for Bay Aging since 2008. “At first I delivered by myself, or got my kids to help when school was out. A few years later my mother started driving up from Yorktown to help me. When my father heard about how much we enjoyed it, and that we would treat ourselves to lunch at Linda’s Diner afterwards, he decided to come with Mom and help out too. Soon after Dad joined us, my friend Judy retired from William & Mary and wanted to get in on the fun, so now she picks up my parents in Yorktown on her way from Williamsburg. We all really enjoy visiting with and checking in on the Meals on Wheels’ recipients. They are so grateful to have a hot meal and someone to talk to. As volunteers we are also another set of eyes to react if recipients do not come to the door, and we communicate with the Active Lifestyle Center for resolution of any medical, utilities or phone issues we find. The small role we play in the lives of our meals’ recipients gives each of us personal satisfaction and a sense of pride when we tell our friends that we volunteer with Meals on Wheels in Mathews.”

Bay Aging Partners with Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging to Offer Caregiver Support

Bay Aging has partnered with the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging (BRI) to offer support to unpaid caregivers who reside in Virginia’s Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck. Bay Aging is offering scholarships to local caregivers to permit them to participate in BRI’s Care Consultation program, free of charge. BRI Care Consultation™ is an evidence-based program that helps caregivers create an action plan, connect with community services, and communicate with family and friends about difficult conversations related to care. The program is open to caregivers of all ages, including but not limited to persons caring for those with dementia. Interested caregivers should call Bay Aging at 800-493-0238.

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Our community is experiencing a caregiver crisis – with an aging population, the need for care has outpaced the availability of paid caregivers, leaving the brunt of caregiving to fall on the shoulders of unpaid family and friends. In response, the Bay Aging Foundation Board has made caregiver support a priority for FY2022 and beyond. The Foundation will focus its fundraising efforts on caregiver support and memory care; funding professional counseling services from BRI is a first step, with additional services to be announced in the near future.
“25% of the people who live in Bay Aging’s service area (Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck) are age 65 and older, whereas only 15.9% of Virginia’s population is 65 and up,” stated Ron Saunders, a longtime Gloucester resident who serves as Secretary of the Bay Aging Foundation Board. “More than 31% of Mathews County and Middlesex County’s residents are 65 and over. Most older adults want to age in place, and I’m proud that the Bay Aging Foundation is committed to helping our friends and neighbors live at home for as long as possible. Caregiver support is an essential part of that mission. I encourage caregivers who feel overwhelmed, uncertain or alone to give Bay Aging a call.”

Northumberland High School Football Team Assists Seniors with Snow Removal

URBANNA, VA – Members of the Northumberland High School Football Team provided snow clearing at Tartan Village I & II in Kilmarnock following a recent snowstorm. The Tartan Village complexes, which are operated by Bay Aging, are service-enriched housing communities reserved for older adults.

“We are very grateful to these high-school athletes for volunteering their time to assist older adults in our community,” said Joshua Gemerek, Bay Aging’s Senior Vice President of Housing. “Thanks to their efforts, Tartan Village’s sidewalks are clear of ice and snow, and our residents can safely traverse the facility.”

Coach Andrew Wylie III, left, with Northumberland High School Football Team staff and players

Bay Aging Wins National Award: Health Quality Innovator of the Year

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Bay Aging has been selected as a 2021 Health Quality Innovator of the Year. The Health Quality Innovator Awards is the annual awards program created by Health Quality Innovators (HQI) that recognizes and celebrates organizations that are using successful, evidence-based approaches to quality improvement.

Bay Aging’s person-centered Care Coordination program was named the winner of the Patient Engagement and Activation category, which recognizes organizations that have made the commitment to partner with patients, families, and caregivers to adopt effective patient engagement strategies to ensure care processes are patient-centered. The program, which is accredited by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, helps people experiencing chronic illness or age-related challenges avoid nursing home placement and live at home for as long as possible.

“To support an individual’s independence, we empower them so they can participate in daily decision-making and in directing their services,” stated Tiffany Robins, R.N., Bay Aging Director of Care Coordination and Home & Community Based Services. “Over the last 10 years, Bay Aging was inspired to develop a person-centered care coordination program that helps participants achieve an optimal level of health and well-being by providing a centralized point of contact to assist with navigation of resources and supports in a challenging and confusing healthcare delivery system.”

Health Quality Innovators (HQI) is an independent, non-profit consulting organization that offers health care providers practical solutions backed by objectivity and expertise. They consult on complex government healthcare programs, implement change on the front lines of care and shine new light on improvement challenges. HQI serves as the Health Quality Innovation Network (HQIN), bringing together organizations and individuals who are making health care better for millions of Americans through funding provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Quality Improvement Organization Program. Members include hospitals, providers, community-based organizations, health care associations and families. www.hqi.solutions

Bay Aging Board of Directors Recognizes William Reisner for 10 Years of Service

Kathy Vesley, President & CEO of Bay Aging, presented William “Bill” Reisner with a resolution honoring Reisner’s 10 years of service on the Bay Aging Board of Directors. Reisner served on the Board from 2009 to 2019, including stints as Secretary, Treasurer, and Chair. The resolution notes that Reisner “distinguished himself with deep knowledge and abilities related to older adults, people living with disabilities, and business and finance matters.”

Reisner, a Navy veteran, entrepreneur, sailing enthusiast, and long-time resident of Northumberland County, remarked that he “enjoyed working with Bay Aging staff, who are dedicated to their job and helping others.”

Bay Aging grew rapidly during Reisner’s tenure on the Board, transforming from a traditional Area Agency on Aging to an innovative award-winning organization impacting health, housing and transportation across the Commonwealth. Bay Aging staff and Board members will miss Reisner’s leadership and sound counsel, and wish him well in retirement. Reisner looks forward to spending more time with his wife Anne and their family and friends.

The resolution acknowledging Reisner’s leadership was passed by the Bay Aging Board of Directors on January 23, 2020, but due to COVID-19, could not be presented until recently.

Established in 1978, Bay Aging is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Area Agency on Aging that primarily serves residents of the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck. Through its comprehensive transportation, housing, community living and health services programs, Bay Aging is committed to providing programs and services people of all ages need to live independently in their communities.

Bay Aging Named to Develop Statewide Community Integrated Health Network for Virginia

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has selected Bay Aging to lead the development of a statewide Community Integrated Health Network (CIHN) for Virginia. The two-year project will be directed by Beth Bortz, President & CEO of the Virginia Center for Health Innovation (VCHI), and Kathy Vesley, President & CEO of Bay Aging, and funded by a federal No Wrong Door Community Infrastructure Grant.

ACL tasks a statewide coalition, led by Bay Aging and VCHI, to develop a fully integrated, interoperable approach to healthcare that embraces key social services in cooperation with healthcare entities. To this end, Bortz and Vesley will convene stakeholders consisting of health care partners, community-based organizations, and social service/behavioral health specialists.

Developing Virginia’s CIHN will align health care and social services, thereby supporting diverse needs and addressing equitable access to services. Barry L. Gross, M.D., Vice-Chair of the Bay Aging Board of Directors, and a practicing physician with decades of experience in health care management positions, favors the integration of health care and social services. According to Dr. Gross, “Studies have shown that actual clinical care improvements only impact on 10-20% of population health issues, while the remaining 80-90% of improvements are made by addressing the many multiple and varied health behaviors, physical environments, and socio-economic factors. In order to achieve those improvements, we, as providers and caregivers, must work to integrate the services we provide so we can successfully address those many primary socio-economic issues such as food and housing inequities. Health related disparities and inequities must be addressed through not only education but by addressing the individual’s overall environment and also includes providing greater access to counselling and mental health support. In order to maximize our efforts, it is long overdue for us to fully integrate all of these critical aspects of care.”

Bortz looks forward to helping diverse, and at times, competing health systems and health plans meet common goals. “Collaboration can bridge health care and social services and improve quality of care while reducing health care costs,” she explains. Several regional, state, and national organizations have already pledged to support Bay Aging and VCHI in building out

Virginia’s CIHN, including Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, Health Quality Innovators, Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging, AARP, Unite Us/Virginia, Virginia Community Action Partnership, Riverside Health System, Telamon Corporation, The Planning Council, VCUHealth and more.

Bay Aging, through its healthcare arm of VAAACares®, has served as a Network Lead Entity with ACL in the Commonwealth for several years. VAAACares® acts a one-stop shop for health systems and health plans that want a statewide provider of aging services and other specialized interventions and supports to improve patients’ outcomes while reducing healthcare costs. This approach has proven very effective in reducing unnecessary readmissions and emergency department visits while increasing health literacy for the members they serve. Their role will be greatly expanded in the new CIHN to include other social service providers, additional health care providers and more health plans. Bay Aging also provides Financial Management Services for the VA’s Veteran Directed Care program in seven states.

Established in 1978, Bay Aging is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Area Agency on Aging that has its home base of services for residents of the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck. Through its comprehensive transportation, housing, community living and health services programs, Bay Aging is committed to providing programs and services people of all ages need to live independently in their communities.

Bay Aging/VAAACares® Earns National Recognition for its Case Management Program

URBANNA, VA – Bay Aging announces that its Case Management for Long-Term Services and Supports program was awarded accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), effective September 7, 2021. NCQA accreditation is the highest national recognition that can be achieved by community-based organizations that coordinate long-term services and supports.

Earning NCQA’s Accreditation of Case Management for LTSS demonstrates that an organization is dedicated to coordinating the delivery of care in a person-centered and integrated manner to help individuals function optimally in their preferred setting. Tiffany Robins, R.N., Director of Care Coordination and Home and Community Based Services, and Lauren Cobb, Assistant Director of Care Coordination, led Bay Aging through the 18-month journey to accreditation, supported by team members Cathey Eades, Director of Care Transitions; Jennifer Beck, Director of Community Living Programs; and Austen Dozier, Care Coordinator.

Robins expressed pride in the team’s accomplishment, stating, “Bay Aging is one of only 90 community-based organizations nationwide to achieve accreditation for Case Management for Long-Term Services and Supports and the only Area Agency on Aging (AAA) in Virginia to earn this honor.”

Accreditation positions Bay Aging to further develop its role in helping residents of Virginia live independently in their homes for as long as possible. According to Robins, “We have capacity to expand to contract with health systems and insurers to provide ongoing care coordination, case management, and access to long-term services and supports. There is no cap on growth with this achievement.”

Barry Gross, M.D., Vice-Chair of the Bay Aging Board of Directors and a practicing physician with decades of experience in health care management positions, cites the importance of the role played by community-based organizations in improving health outcomes. “Fragmented health care as is often currently delivered, is both inefficient and expensive. Coordination of the care we deliver helps achieve the ‘triple aim’ of lower costs, better health and better patient experiences. Bay Aging has a long history of successful case management and care coordination; NCQA accreditation of Bay Aging only cements and certifies its status as a well known high-level quality provider.”

Established in 1978, Bay Aging is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Area Agency on Aging that primarily serves residents of the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck, offering transportation, housing, community living and health services programs. Through its VAAACares^® network of 25 AAAs, Bay Aging/VAAACares^® provides care management services statewide. Services include:

Care Transitions Intervention/Readmission Reduction
Fully Delegated Care Coordination
Medication Reconciliation with RN Review
PCP Notification of Discharge
Meals Processing
Post Hospitalization (acute care) Assessments
Health Screenings and Assessments
Prevention Programs including Chronic Disease Self-Management, Falls Prevention, and Diabetes Self-Management
Caregiver Counseling Services (in partnership with the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging)
Transitional Care Management/Complex Case Management
Assistance with Transportation

Bay Aging is committed to providing programs and services people of all ages need to live independently in their communities. To learn more, visit www.bayaging.org or call 800-493-0238.

NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations. It also recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA’s Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care. NCQA’s website (ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make more-informed health care choices. NCQA can be found online at ncqa.org, on Twitter @ncqa, on Facebook at facebook.com/NCQA.org/ and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/ncqa.

Caregiver Nutrition

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To be a caregiver means to provide care and support for a loved one. It can consist of a wide variety of responsibilities and tasks. Recent data shows there are approximately 41 million family or unpaid caregivers in the United states, providing around 34 billion hours of daily personal and/or medical care. A caregiver will often help another person with bathing, dressing, or grocery shopping, along with many other activities of daily living to help them live at home longer.

If you, the reader, are a caregiver or know someone who is a caregiver, please know there are resources available to provide support, such as individual counseling, support groups, training, and respite care. Caregivers should always ask their doctor for guidance. There are also many online resources such as The National Resource Center on Nutrition & Aging’s “Caregiver Nutrition Education Toolkit, the Family Caregiver Alliance’s Feeding and Nutrition tips for people living with dementia, and the Alzheimer’s Association.

Meal preparation is a large part of caregiving, so it is important for caregivers to provide nutritional and appropriate diets for the person receiving care which also helps you, the caregiver, learn how to maintain your own health and well-being. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2015-2020), nutrition basics include –

1. Following a healthy eating pattern throughout one’s lifespan.

2. Focusing on variety, nutrient density, and the amount.

3. Limiting the calories from adding sugars, saturated fats, and reduce sodium intake.

4. Shifting to healthier food and beverage choices.

5. Supporting healthy eating patterns for all.

There are a few general tips for older adults to keep in mind when thinking of nutrition and wellness.

1. Certain nutrients are essential to maintaining good health in older adults, including protein, fiber, vitamin B-12, vitamin B-6, calcium and vitamin D.

2. Water is essential. Water is lost everyday through different means such as sweating and even our breath. A body’s water supply must be replenished regularly to function properly. Not having enough water can lead to dehydration, and that will result in not being able to carry out normal bodily functions.

3. Maintaining an ideal body weight is important. There should be a balance of calories consumed and energy used. Any unintentional weight gain or loss could be an indicator of inappropriate food intake. Muscle loss can lead to functional decline and loss of independence.

4. Include plenty of fiber in a diet. Fiber-rich foods help to keep the body’s digestive system healthy. It can also reduce the risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and some cancers.

5. Watch the fats in a diet. Reducing saturated fats and trans fats can help reduce any risk of heart disease.

6. Be careful with salt and increase potassium-rich foods. The body needs some sodium but only in moderation. Reducing sodium, as well as increasing potassium, will help lower the risk of high blood pressure.

7. Keep your bones healthy by eating foods rich in calcium and vitamin D and help prevent falls.

8. Remember to consume foods rich in Vitamin B-12. As people age, some are unable to absorb vitamin B-12 that is present in food and as a result, do not get enough. If necessary, check with a doctor or registered dietitian nutritionist to see if a vitamin B-12 supplement is needed.

9. Vitamin B-6 may help with preventing memory decline. Similarly, to vitamin B-12, the ability to absorb and use vitamin B-6 can also decline with age. A diet rich in vitamin B-6 should be included daily.

10. Exercise! A lot of research shows that it is never too late to rebuild muscle. Weight-bearing exercise will help build and strengthen muscles.

Providing meals for someone with dementia can often be challenging. An appetite for food or liquids may be nonexistent. When there is no interest in eating, trying to nag or coax can be frustrating for both the recipient and the caregiver. Some ways to help increase the intake of nutritious foods:

– Food preparation – eliminate any empty calorie foods like sugary desserts. Increase the nutrition quality of food items by adding protein powder and pureed vegetables. Limit salt and cute foods into smaller pieces if they might be difficult to chew.

– Meal Setting – Dine in a quiet room with zero distractions of a television, noise and excessive conversation. Select table settings that are simple and plain in colors. Provide utensils that are designed for dementia patients and keep the dining experience comfortable and casual.

– Meal Service – start with nutritious foods and smaller portions. Be sure to understand that tastes, smells, textures, and temperature can affect a recipient’s acceptance of food. Allow time for them to eat and keep track of foods that seem acceptable.

Oral health and medications also have an impact on one’s health. Any missing, lose or rotten teeth or dentures that do not fit well can make it difficult to chew and eat. Dental issues can lead someone to eat less food or certain kinds. Textures of food can be modified to soft, chopped, ground or pureed to help. People who have trouble swallowing or experiencing pain or choking while eating may have what’s called dysphagia. This may make it harder to consume enough calories and fluids to nourish the body, leading to many medical problems. It is important to work with your doctor to help identify foods and liquids that will be acceptable for the person whom you are providing care.

Remember, nutrition and wellness are important to maintain for care recipients and caregivers and should not be ignored. It is important to know that you are not alone. If maintaining proper nutrition is an issue for you and/or the person for whom you are providing care, first contact your doctor and ask for assistance.

For any questions or concerns about resources within the Middle Peninsula/Northern Neck regions, visit https://bayaging.org/ or call 800.493.0238. To learn more about Home Care services provided by Bay Aging, please visit https://bayaging.org/healthy-community-living/ or call 800-493-0238 for a free consultation.

*Information in this article was pulled from The National Resource Center on Nutrition & Aging: Caregiver Nutrition Education Toolkit.