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Abstract
Vulnerable seniors are frequently at nutritional risk and have significantly poorer health and quality of life than the general population. This study compares three groups (n = 367) of vulnerable seniors on demographic, health, nutritional risk and quality of life variables. These vulnerable seniors were recruited from meal-based programs, meal programs which also provided socialization, and community services which were not meal-based. Differences in perceived health, some nutritional variables, social characteristics, transportation and quality of life were found. Seniors recruited from non-meal based programs were the most unwell. Seniors recruited from programs that provide meals and socialization appear to be socially involved and the least vulnerable. This comparison provides descriptive information that will assist program planners in meeting the health and nutritional needs of their senior clients.