Resources for Seniors

Seniors with celiac disease and gluten-sensitivity face overwhelming complications in their lives. We hope the following resources will help seniors better manage living with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Click here to watch the video collaboration between NCA and the National Resource Center on Nutrition & Aging, including Meals on Wheels America. "Preparing Gluten-Free Senior Meals" provides training and awareness about celiac disease and the gluten-free diet to food service providers serving seniors.

Resources:

Click here for a handout with facts on celiac disease for seniors.

Click here for the Spanish version of the facts on celiac disease for seniors.

GF Meals in Assisted Living Facilities

Meal Preparation Guidelines for Food Service Providers for Seniors

Falls in Adults and Seniors - Could Celiac Disease be the Culprit?

If you are having problems with an assisted living facility not providing GF foods even though you are paying for a meal plan and have tried to communicate this need to them, then you should contact your State Attorney General’s Office for legal advice. Click here to contact your State Attorney General.