Seniors Eating Well: Nutrition Seminar Series

Give the older adults in your community the tools they need to stay healthy, active, and independent with our Seniors Eating Well Nutrition Seminar. Designed specifically for older adults, this engaging program combines expert-led education with hands-on tasting and practical tips to make healthy eating enjoyable, affordable, and accessible.

What’s Included:

Interactive Presentation by a Nutrition Educator – Evidence-based guidance tailored for seniors, with time for questions and discussion.
Food Tasting – Participants sample simple, budget-friendly recipes they can easily prepare at home.
Practical Take-Home Tips – Handouts, shopping guides, and strategies to support lasting behavior change.

Possible Topics:

Eating well on a budget
Heart healthy eating
Reducing food waste and stretching groceries
Boosting protein and calcium for strong bones and muscles
Simple meal planning and portion control
Hydration and healthy beverages

Why Choose This Program?

Tailored for older adults’ nutrition needs
Engaging, interactive format—more than just a lecture
Hands-on food tasting to reinforce learning
Practical resources to encourage healthy habits beyond the seminar

Whether you’re a senior center, housing community, library, or faith-based group, the Seniors Eating Well Nutrition Seminar offers a fun, informative, and meaningful experience that empowers older adults to make healthier choices every day.

Course purchase includes course materials and food tasting for up to 15 participants.
You may purchase up to an additional 15 participants for $100 more.

Questions? Contact: Fairfield County Extension Center 203-207-8440 or fairfield@uconn.edu

The University of Connecticut complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action, including the provision of reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Extension program participants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations to address limitations resulting from a disability. For more information, please contact the UConn Civil Rights Liaison at extensioncivilrights@uconn.edu