Fall gardening can enrich senior menus by producing fresh seasonal vegetables and giving classic recipes and updated twist. Often, the residents themselves grow some of the food in gardens on the facility property. By participating in a community activity, they have the opportunity to enjoy a hobby, exercise, get some sunshine and fresh air, as well …

Recipes for seniors are challenging. Whether an elderly person lives independently, with family or in a care home, it is often struggle to get the nutrients needed for optimum health. Sometimes low appetite can play a factor in eating a variety of healthful foods; for others, chewing, swallowing and digestion can become a barrier to …

Good nutrition for seniors is an important key to living a long, healthy life. When older adults get the vitamins and minerals they need, they improve mental function, prevent disease, boost energy levels and better manage illnesses. Getting the right nutrients has even been found to play a role in reducing the risk of stroke, …

Menu software is a necessity in planning menus for seniors in nursing homes, assisted living, and other group situations. A dietary manager must manage many aspects of meal planning that can be computerized to ensure that each resident receives a meal that is palatable, in line with dietary restrictions, and within budget. Menu Planning Poses …

For food service managers, developing assisted living food menus can be a challenge, as residents at assisted living facilities can be a tough crowd to please. As the Baby Boomers retire and embrace group living, they come with high expectations of what food should be. Facility managers, faced with high costs, government nutrition mandates, and …

Incorporating local foods into seasonal menus can increase resident satisfaction with institutional cooking in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes. When they lived independently, most people enjoyed variety in their diet based on the time of year, especially in the summer when fresh corn, tomatoes, peaches, strawberries, and other fruits and vegetables are …