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 …
One size fits all seems like a dream come true, but is just that; a dream. I recently read an article wherein a group of women tried on the same articles of clothing all touted as “one size fits most” and took pictures documenting the experience. While their bodies were different but nothing terribly extreme, …
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 …
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 …
Planning and executing menus for seniors in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes is a challenging job for food service managers and chefs. The process is driven by cost along with government and industry regulations, dietary and nutrition concerns, and the need for flexibility, while appealing to residents. Dollars Allocated for Menus for …
