Developing recipe ideas for seniors can be a challenge because you must balance exacting nutritional needs with flavor and appeal. Smoothies, when prepared correctly, can help round out your facility’s food menu program. Older adults – especially residents of nursing homes and residential care facilities – have special health considerations or dietary restrictions. This means that their meals …

Dietitian-approved menus for seniors are rich in crucial nutrients for bone health – which is why they feature plenty of both calcium and vitamin D. A focus on bone health is crucial for older adults, as weakened bones can lead to falls and serious fractures. The foods we eat have a significant effect on our bones, yet many seniors find it …

A professional food menu program can help you address the unique challenges of managing mealtime at your assisted living facility. Meeting the individual dietary needs of your residents with delicious, satisfying meals can be difficult and time-consuming – particularly since you need to be mindful of your food service operation budget. To make mealtime management …

Dietitian-approved menus for nursing homes and residential care facilities focus on the importance of senior nutrition. But, the meals aren’t just healthy – they’re specifically designed to appeal to older adults. Proper nutrition is essential for seniors and, when planning menus, adult care centers must account for factors such changing appetites, dietary restrictions and eating problems. Most important, the meals must …

Menus for nursing homes are typically designed to feature a variety of nutrient-dense dietary proteins from both animal and plant sources, as recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Protein provides energy, helps build and repair body tissues and is vital to many body processes, including vision, blood clotting and fluid balance. However, not all sources of …

Did you know that dietitian-approved menus can help you serve nutritious, heart-healthy meals at your assisted living facility? February is American Heart Month, so what better time to take stock of how well your food menu program protects the cardiovascular health of your residents. A heart-healthy diet reduces the risks of heart attack and stroke, yet many of the older …