In the fall, enhance food menus for seniors by celebrating the season’s fun and festivities. Trick-or-treating may be for kids, but Halloween sweets can easily become a part of your any nursing home or assisted living food menu. Adding special treats to your regular meals is a great way to add a celebratory feel, and one you …
Fun and flavorful senior recipe ideas can help you celebrate fall’s bounty of fresh, healthy fruit. Apples are one of America’s most popular fresh fruits, but nursing home residents don’t often have the opportunity to enjoy them in creative ways. October is National Apple Month, so why not try some new senior recipe ideas to incorporate …
Nursing home menus are designed to meet the dietary needs of older residents. However, getting seniors to eat a balanced diet can be difficult. Many seniors have undergone changes in their appetites due to medications or the normal processes of aging. Issues such as tooth loss or a decreased ability to taste can also cause …
This year, National Assisted Living Week will be celebrated during the week of September 11 to 17. Established in 1995 by the National Center for Assisted Living, this is a weeklong celebration of senior communities and the important role they play in caring for our elderly loved ones. This year’s theme is “Keep Connected.” In …
In assisted living food menus, nutrition is necessarily the main focus. But, because dining is an important social experience for assisted living residents, meal times are the best part of the day for many seniors. Providing delicious foods and a pleasant dining experience can go a long way toward promoting the health and happiness of …
A comprehensive menu planning program makes designing high-quality, nutritious meals for assisted living residents quick and easy. The exclusive Grove Menus food menu system offers flexibility and a variety of options that make menu development much easier. Let’s look at how our automated tools can improve your food service processes while lowering your costs significantly. …
