Meals on wheels gets a boost: study tests extra groceries and health coaching for seniors

This study looks at whether adding community health worker visits and free healthy groceries to the standard Meals on Wheels program can help older adults eat better, feel less lonely, and improve their quality of life. About 1,640 Rhode Island seniors at high nutritional risk will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard meal delivery or the enhanced version with extra support. Researchers will compare changes in diet, food security, and well-being between the two groups.