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Innovation Think-Tank

IMovation & Meals on Wheels Partnership

IMovation is the innovation think-tank for Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston and Galveston County, delivering breakthrough supportive client technology to Meals on Wheels programs across the nation.

ACL Innovation in Nutrition Grant Winner

Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston and Galveston County is one of only seven organizations nationwide selected in 2017 for the prestigious Innovation in Nutrition Grant from the Administration for Community Living (ACL).

Connecting Seniors to Care and More

Connecting Seniors to Care and More lays the foundation for establishing measurable improvements in seniors' Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) through ambient technology.

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Nutritious Food & Meal Selection

Interactive voice and touch ordering connecting homebound seniors directly to healthy meal deliveries.

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02

Combating Senior Isolation & Frailty

Daily engagement, exercise streams, and community events that prevent physical and mental decline.

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03

Connectivity With Social Services & Family

Direct communication channels between Meals on Wheels staff, volunteer drivers, caseworkers, and families.

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04

Reducing Hospital Re-Admissions

Proactive wellness monitoring and rapid IADL support to avoid emergency room visits among older adults.

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Emphasis on Low-Income, Homebound Seniors

Tailored accessibility features that eliminate technological and socioeconomic barriers.

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