Recognizing the value of the Older Americans Act of 1965 nutrition program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and improving the health and quality of life for millions of our Nations seniors each year.

• Seniors and homebound adults: The resolution stresses that OAA nutrition programs provide nutritious meals, friendly visits, socialization, and wellness checks that help people recover from illness and avoid institutional care.
• Volunteers and local providers: It praises volunteers as the backbone of these programs and urges continued private and community support to stretch program reach.
• Taxpayers and the health system: The text asserts these programs lower Medicare and Medicaid costs by helping prevent falls and avoid unnecessary hospital transports, admissions, and readmissions.
• Policymakers: It urges Members of Congress to support local programs, deliver meals, and work toward sustained Federal funding to meet rising demand as the over-60 population grows.

*The resolution argues these programs would help reduce federal health spending by preventing costly hospital visits and delaying institutional care.*