In the care home environment, food menus influence everything from the health and nutrition of residents to food service operations. Consequently, improving the food menus used in the nursing or group home environment has the potential to enhance residents’ quality of life and simplify the entire food service process. By following these three simple steps, …

For adult daycare facilities, food menus and the food service process can present a host of logistical challenges. Unlike a residential care setting, day-based care programs often lack a dedicated food service staff to handle menu planning, ordering and preparation. Using a professional menu planning system is a practical and cost-effective way to overcome these …

A professional menu planning program can make a profound difference both for group home residents and administrators. For elderly and disabled group home residents, meal time represents much more than the simple intake of nutrients. When the dining experience is improved, the benefits can be surprising. Beyond these obvious benefits, however, menu planning programs can assist the group home …

Recent research shows that menu planning programs are a highly effective means for improving nursing home residents’ quality of life. Planning food menus for seniors in a residential care setting poses a variety of challenges. Overcoming these challenges often results in limiting residents’ food choices and nutritional autonomy, both of which are shown to decrease …

Assisted living menus aren’t often compared with those designed and prepared by an executive chef; but what if yours could be? Although the chef’s recipes and techniques aren’t appropriate for the nursing home or group home environment, you can use some of the same concepts for improving both the look and taste of your menus. …

Customizing assisted living food menus with seasonal recipes can be challenging, but it’s important for keeping your residents engaged and eating well. The onset of spring means a bounty of fresh vegetables. It’s time to retire the comforting but heavy stews and soups that are appropriate for the colder weather. Instead, think light, bright and …