Emeritus Continues Its Fight Against Poor Nutrition for Seniors
01 Aprile 2014 - 2:00PM
For the second year in row, Emeritus Senior Living (NYSE:ESC) is
seeking to help combat senior malnutrition by delivering more than
10,000 meals to seniors across America in the next 60 days in honor
of National Food Month in April.
According the American Academy of Family Physicians, 4 million
seniors in America – nearly one in 10 – suffer from poor nutrition.
Malnutrition can result from many factors, including a loss of
interest in eating due to weakened taste buds, loneliness, poverty,
or ailing health. Unfortunately, not getting a healthy diet
exacerbates many of these same issues resulting in depression,
improper healing and a depressed immune system.
Emeritus Senior Living, the nation's largest assisted living and
memory care provider, is renewing its successful "10,000 Meals in
60 days" campaign by delivering meals to seniors in need and
visiting with them to ensure they are able to get the nutrition
they need every day.
"Seniors may not get the nutrition they need for a variety of
reasons," says Steve Sacco, Senior Director of Dining Services.
"For some, it's due to a lack of financial resources; for others, a
lack of reliable transportation. And in many cases, isolation and
depression have caused seniors to lose interest in cooking and
eating healthfully."
The "10,000 Meals" campaign is an extension of Emeritus' Home
Visits program, where dedicated senior living professionals visit
people in their home to identify where they could use help, connect
them with the services they need and provide friendly
companionship.
"We are committed to making sure that every senior in need in
this area finds the combination of programs and services that
serves them best, even if they do not live with us," says
Sacco.
To help meet its goal, Emeritus is asking for help. If you know
of a local senior who could use a nutritious meal, please find the
Emeritus community nearest you and give them a call. "We'll deliver
the meal along with a friendly face and some good conversation,"
says Sacco.
To nominate a local senior, locate and contact your local
Emeritus community, by visiting www.emeritus.com.
About Emeritus Senior Living
Emeritus Senior Living is the largest assisted living and memory
care provider in the United States, with the ability to serve
nearly 54,000 residents. More than 31,000 employees support
approximately 510 communities throughout 45 states coast to coast.
Emeritus offers the spectrum of senior residential choices, care
options, and life enrichment programs that fulfill individual needs
and promote purposeful living during the aging process. Senior
living service offerings include independent living, assisted
living, memory care, skilled nursing, home health care, and
rehabilitation services. Emeritus experts provide insights on
senior living, care, wellness, brain health, and family topics at
www.emeritus.com, which also offers details on the organization's
family-focused philosophy and services. Emeritus' common stock is
traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ESC.
CONTACT: MaryBeth Dagg
Emeritus Senior Living
marybeth.dagg@emeritus.com
206-204-6027
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