New PPRI Research Sheds Light on Barriers to Senior Meal Program Participation in Texas

Funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the Innovations in Nutrition (INNU) grant umbrella, this research explores the complex factors influencing participation in congregate meal programs for older adults across Texas. These programs, which offer nutritious meals in community settings, are vital for promoting food security, social connection, and independence among aging populations.

Texas A&M Researchers Highlight Local Contributions at National Aging Conference

Texas A&M Researchers Highlight Local Contributions at National Aging Conference Researchers from Texas A&M University’s Public Policy Research Institute recently represented the Brazos Valley on a national stage at the 2025 National Council on Aging Age + Action Conference, celebrating 75 years of leadership in aging services. Dr. Nandita Chaudhuri, senior research [...]

Finding Respite, Despite Challenges

Finding Respite, Despite Challenges By Heather Rodriguez '04 In 1997, then-President Bill Clinton established November as National Family Caregivers Month to recognize and honor family as well as “informal” caregivers around the country. Today, more than 3.4 million informal caregivers exist in Texas alone, providing regular and unpaid assistance to elderly loved [...]

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