Definitions for "Home Delivered Meals"
(HDM): A program which provides, five or more days a week, at least one home delivered hot or other appropriate meal per day to older persons who are homebound or for whom congregate meals are not accessible. Also referred to as "meals on wheels".
A program authorized under Title III-C-2 of the Older Americans Act which provides, five or more days a week, at least one home delivered hot or other appropriate meal per day to older persons who are home bound, lack the capacity to prepare meals independently, or for whom congregate meal facilities are not available.
Hot and nutritious meals that are delivered to homebound persons during the week who are unable to prepare their own meals and have no outside assistance. Also, see Meals on Wheels in this glossary. CaregiverPA Resources - Home Delivered Meals
See Ongoing Additional Requirements.