Next Generation Behavioral Health & Wellness (TCMI-Next) 2025 - 2028 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Texas Congregate Meal Initiative: Next Generation Behavioral Health & Wellness (TCMI–Next) is designed to strengthen Senior Nutrition Programs (SNPs) statewide to better support older adults experiencing behavioral health conditions, including depression and anxiety. [...]
Chronic Disease Self-Management Education – Vital Interventions for Thriving Aging Lives through Self-Management, Training, Education, Prevention, and Support (CDSME-VITAL STEPS)
Lee Towns2026-01-27T11:43:45-06:00Chronic Disease Self-Management Education - VITAL STEPS 2025 - 2028 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Chronic Disease Self-Management Education – Vital Interventions for Thriving Aging Lives through Self-Management, Training, Education, Prevention, and Support (CDSME-VITAL STEPS) project promotes whole-person wellness among older adults and adults with disabilities in Texas, [...]
MEALS
Anthony Jackson2025-12-22T08:37:13-06:00Management & Engagement for Aging LearnerS (MEALS) 2023 - 2027 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Of the exponentially growing aging population in Texas, people 65 and older have high rates of chronic conditions addressing which is a significant cost burden on the state, a problem that will exacerbate over [...]
Texas Congregate Meal Initiative
Anthony Jackson2025-09-25T15:36:27-05:00TEXAS CONGREGATE MEAL INITIATIVE 2019-PRESENT PROJECT DESCRIPTION A significant portion of US adults over age 60 suffer from social isolation and food insecurity. Congregate meal programs offer social interaction with peers, nutrition services, health education, and other activities tailored to the needs of seniors, but participation [...]