Older Adults With Chronic Disease and Food Insecurity in the United States

Food insecurity has emerged as a significant problem for older adults in the United States. Older adults with chronic conditions are particularly vulnerable, as they face a number of physical, psychological, social, and economic barriers related to food purchasing options. The purpose of the current article is to examine the significance of food insecurity in older adults with chronic disease, highlight the barriers and determinates that contribute to the problem, and offer interventions to impact the disparity of food insecurity in this population. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 47(12), 7–11.]
Since 2001, the rate of hunger among individuals aged ≥60 years has increased by 38% (Feeding America, 2021a). The number of older adults experiencing food insecurity may grow to >8 [...]