Food and Nutrition

This section focuses on food and nutrition services that are dementia-specific or dementia-inclusive. Older adults in the District can obtain nutrition education and counseling specific to individuals with memory loss or dementia, as well as limited supplies of nutritional supplements. These services are provided by the District Lead Agencies on behalf of the Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL). Additionally, Lead Agencies partner with community organizations to provide meal delivery services throughout the District. These services are available to older adults with or without dementia. It is of note that some services may have income restrictions.本章节聚焦于针对痴呆症的专属或包容型食品与营养服务。本辖区内的老年人可获取针对记忆障碍或痴呆症人群的营养教育与咨询服务，同时可领取限量营养补充剂。上述服务由本辖区牵头机构代表老年与社区生活局（Department of Aging and Community Living, DACL）提供。此外，牵头机构还与社区组织合作，在本辖区范围内提供送餐服务。无论是否罹患痴呆症的老年人均可使用上述服务。值得注意的是，部分服务可能设有收入限制条件。