Food insecurity is associated with a variety of health outcomes, including diet-related diseases, cancers, and even prescription medication nonadherence. Food insecurity and lack of access to nutrient-dense foods at an affordable price impact a person’s overall well-being and may even lead to a greater use of health care services. In the case of unpaid family caregivers and their loved ones, food insecurity and access are critical issues. Caregivers spend hours each week shopping for the people they care for. They carry the weight of picking up medications, restocking the pantry, and tracking down specific items for dietary needs. If caregivers are unable to complete regular grocery shopping trips, their care receiver’s health can be directly impacted. This can place a huge burden on a family care team, and solutions are needed to ensure food access is possible for all. Avanlee Care seeks to provide a solution to the access and affordability components of food insecurity through the Avanlee app.
Important Outcomes
Food access is important for everyone, and aging Americans are especially vulnerable to food insecurity. Studies have shown that medication adherence and access to nutritious food are critical in longterm health. In turn, the research found that when there was no reliable access to food, every other important marker of wellness, such as medication adherence, attending medical appointments, and overall health, was then insecure. Of course, food insecurity is not a simple issue to resolve, and millions of Americans face the complex, multidimensional issue daily. With that being said, Avanlee Care seeks to help alleviate some of the logistical challenges facing aging Americans, caregivers, and those they care for with grocery fulfillment powered by Walmart. Avanlee Care helps ensure members have what they need to follow their care plan at home. It also reduces the overall burden on caregivers, keeping them engaged and supported for as long as possible. In helping caregivers provide better food for those in their care, better health outcomes can be achieved.
Avanlee’s in-app shopping features, fulfilled by Walmart, lets care teams order groceries, OTC medications, and daily supplies for delivery or pickup without ever leaving the app they already use to manage care. Recent research shows that adults experiencing food insecurity tend not to utilize the drugs prescribed to them for chronic conditions such as diabetes. In turn, this nonadherence is associated with increased risk of hospitalization or death. Food insecurity, as a result, touches far more than just nutrition. Wellness outcomes are directly correlated with access to food, and barriers to access must be addressed.
We Can Help
Avanlee’s Shopping feature is powered by Walmart, giving care teams access to competitive pricing, broad product selection, and reliable fulfillment across the country. Orders can be scheduled for home delivery or store pickup, depending on what works best for the caregiver’s day. For caregivers who don’t live with the person they support, this means they can keep the household stocked from anywhere. In supporting caregivers’ shopping needs, whether virtual or in person, Avanlee Care helps caregivers provide access to nutritious food (and important necessities like OTC medications, wellness supplies such as Band-Aids, ice packs, or even sunscreen). By supporting caregivers’ shopping needs, Avanlee Care can help alleviate food insecurity for those in their care. Although food insecurity is a complex issue, by providing a solution for access and affordability, we can help improve health outcomes for those using the Avanlee App and ensure members have what they need to follow their care plan at home.