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 …

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 …

Using a menu planning program can make diet extension management much easier in the residential care or nursing home environment. Trying to keep track of which resident has which dietary restriction can be a challenge if you’re stuck with paper spreadsheets or outdated software. Ensuring that every tray of food complies with the patient’s doctor’s orders can strain staff resources, leading to …

Hearty, wintertime recipe ideas for seniors often involve warming comfort foods like stews and soups. When the cold winds blow outdoors, a delicious soup can really hit the spot, especially for older adults who become more susceptible to the cold.   National Soup Month is the perfect time to explore the secrets to making healthier, heartier soups for seniors. Follow these dietitian-approved tips …

Many dietitian-approved menus incorporate processed foods. Although that’s probably what you expected to learn, processed foods have a negative reputation – and undeservedly so. Almost every food is processed in some way. You could even say that anything that isn’t served in its original form has been processed. And, by that standard, simple, healthy options like applesauce and olive …

The food menu program at your assisted living facility is no doubt designed to meet the nutritional needs of your residents. Yet research suggests that up to 16 percent of community-dwelling older adults may be at risk for malnutrition. The number is substantially higher – up to 60 percent – for seniors in long-term care centers. Malnourishment has …