PHILADELPHIA—Medical Guardian, a provider of medical alert technology and remote monitoring, and Mom's Meals, a food as medicine solutions provider, are bringing targeted recovery support to aging adults recently discharged from the hospital.
Through this new benefit, Medical Guardian will cover the cost of Mom's Meals for its private-pay members who are recovering at home after a hospitalization resulting from an emergency dispatch through their medical alert device. Registered dietitians and professional chefs develop these medically tailored meals to meet a range of dietary needs, including diabetes, heart disease, renal conditions and gluten intolerance. The meals are packaged for storage in the refrigerator for at least 14 days from delivery directly to members' homes to help promote independence, ease and dignity during recovery.
"The support someone receives after they leave the hospital often determines whether they return in the days that follow," said Geoff Gross, founder and CEO of Medical Guardian. "That's why this benefit is so meaningful. We're not just responding to emergencies—we're helping members stay independent and recover with strength and dignity by removing one of the largest barriers to healing: access to nutritious food at home when they need it most."
Hospital readmissions remain a significant challenge for health care systems, particularly among older adults. Malnutrition is a key contributor—patients who are malnourished during hospitalization are 54% more likely to be readmitted within 30 days. Despite its impact, up to half of hospitalized patients are at risk for malnutrition, yet it often goes unnoticed and untreated.
As part of Medical Guardian's ongoing member engagement and care, the company's wellness team checks in on members following a hospital stay. For those eligible, the team will assist in redeeming the covered meal benefit, walking members through how to select their meals and schedule delivery either online or by phone.
"This benefit reflects a growing understanding that recovery doesn't end when a hospital stay does, it continues at home, where the right support can make all the difference," Medical Guardian said. "By combining responsive emergency technology with personalized nutrition from Mom's Meals, Medical Guardian is bridging the gap from crisis response to proactive recovery—redefining what it means to support aging adults, one meal and one member at a time."