Who Are the Long-Term and Short-Term Users of Meals on Wheels Services in the 65+ US Population?

France Weaver, Jennifer Chubinski, Sarah E. Walsh, Department of Health Professions, James Madison University, Department of Health Services Administration, Xavier University, School of Health Sciences, Eastern Michigan University

Journal of Applied Gerontology

Published online on May 13, 2026

Abstract

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This study identifies the long-term and short-term users of home-delivered meals, i.e., Meals on Wheels (MOW) services, and how they differ across socioeconomic and health status. The analysis relies on a nationally representative sample of 65+ Medicare ...