The purpose of this study is to determine which of the following four service models is most effective for reducing fall risk among home-delivered meal clients: (1) meals alone, (2) meals + registered dietitian services, (3) meals + occupational therapy services, (4) meals + registered dietitian + occupational therapy services.
Eligible to receive meals according to LifeCare Alliance's standard in-take criteria (Over the age of 60; unable to safely and independently leave the home; does not have access to a caregiver who can prepare meals)
Has a working freezer to store between 7-14 frozen meals/week
Has a working microwave or oven to reheat meals
Lives within LifeCare Alliance's 5-county service area
Individuals already receiving home-delivered meals from LifeCare Alliance or other meal agency (within the past 40 days)
Individuals residing in residential care or a skilled nursing facility
Individuals whose dietary restrictions prohibit them from eating meals from LifeCare Alliance's frozen meal selection
Individuals at home on hospice care
Ohio State University
Lead sponsor
LifeCare Alliance
Collaborator