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- Iowa's Congregate Meal Program (CMP) has seen a decline in participation among older adults, despite an increasing population of seniors.
- Focus groups with 27 mainly White, rural adults aged 48-88 revealed that participants are motivated by educational programs, food, and social interaction, but face barriers due to negative stereotypes about mealsites.
- The desired wellness programs emphasize interactivity and relevance, with healthcare, financial management, and physical activity being top priorities for older adults, suggesting areas that need further attention to improve CMP participation.
Article Abstract
Despite a growing older adult population, Iowa Congregate Meal Program (CMP) participation has declined. Motivators and barriers to congregate mealsite participation and wellness programming preferences of baby boomers and older adults were examined to provide insight to how to revise and better promote the CMP for the next generation of older adults. Four focus group sessions were conducted with 27 primarily White, rural-residing adults, ages 48-88 years. Participation motivators included educational programs, food, and socialization while barriers included negative perceptions and stereotypes associated with congregate mealsites. Desired wellness programs were viewed as interactive and relevant. Healthcare was the leading wellness need with financial management and physical activity cited as the most-wanted topics of wellness programs. These results provide insight on factors, aside from funding, that may be adversely impacting CMP participation and identifies areas for further investigation.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21551197.2016.1163313 | DOI Listing |
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