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Eating Well, Living Well: Dietary Guidelines For Older Adults
Older adults are more at risk for developing health conditions that significantly impact their ability to function. In fact, the American Psychological Association reports that around two-thirds of all deaths among older adults ages 65+ are due to chronic illnesses...
New Menu, New Flavors, Happy Residents
Do your residents enjoy gathering for mealtimes? Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are more than just a time to eat for many older adults in senior living communities, it’s an opportunity to interact with other residents, friends, or family. After three years of...
Chocolate Mousse
April is National Stress Awareness Month. Everyone experiences stress from time to time and it's important to find ways to reduce or relieve your stress. Experts agree that increasing your physical activity, surrounding yourself with positive people, and eating...
What You Need to Know About New Regulations for Registered Dietitians
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) require every long-term care community to have a registered dietitian (RD) as part of their interdisciplinary care team. Registered dietitians bring a lot to the table! More than nutrition educators; registered dietitians...
Finding the Right Nutrition Staff: How to Figure Out What’s Best for Your Community
Having a skilled and experienced nutrition team is invaluable for the health of senior living community residents and for remaining in compliance with federal regulations. According to changes in the §483.60 guidelines from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
March is National Nutrition Month and the perfect time to start incorporating healthy foods into your diet. Did you know that crab meat has incredible health benefits? Crab is packed with protein and contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and...
Changing the Face of Food Service in Senior Living Communities with Technology
In the past two decades, technology has evolved from large, clunky devices to smaller, thinner, and more capable ones. Think back to 2007, when the first iPhone was released. It was 3.5”, featured the biggest touch screen on the market, and was unlike anything the...
Retaining Food Service Employees
Finding good staff is tough right now for any business, especially in healthcare. Between the “great resignation” in 2021-2022 – where over 4 million people a month quit their jobs – and a general shift in employee demands, organizations are strapped for staff. A...
Miso Quinoa Pilaf Raw Bowl
We all need a little freshness in our lives and this raw bowl offers just that. The crisp, fresh vegetables combined with the delicious tahini honey lemon dressing compliments the texture of the quinoa. Speaking of quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah), this grain has gained...
6 Reasons Why You Should Use Contract Management for Food Service
Outsourcing, where tasks usually completed in-house are delegated to an external organization, is beneficial to all types of residential facilities. Creating a welcoming community for all residents involves leveraging your team’s strengths and finding support for...
Choosing a Food Service Partner that Facilitates Culinary Change
As assisted living and other types of senior living communities are catching the interest of new generations of older adults, they are adapting their services to create a more personalized and favorable environment. Baby Boomers make up the largest portion of the...
New England Clam Chowder
Wonderfully rich and creamy, New England Clam Chowder hits the spot on a cold winter day. It's a great option if you're trying to incorporate more seafood into your diet. Eating seafood at least twice a week can be beneficial to both brain and heart health. Shellfish,...