With a comprehensive menu planning program, creating delicious, dietitian-approved meals for adult care facility residents is much quicker and easier. Beyond simplifying meal development, however, an automated menu system also brings down facility food service costs. Here are three ways assisted living centers and senior care facilities can save money with meal planning software. No. …
Dietitian-approved menus make it easier for older adults to get the nutrition they need to feel good and maintain optimal health. As we age, problems with eating become common. Food becomes less desirable and medications can lead to a lack of appetite. Many older adults have physical challenges that cause difficulties in eating a balanced …
Assisted living center menus have changed significantly over the years. Once senior living facilities began to shift from institutional, hospital-like settings to a consumer-centered care model, meal planning evolved accordingly. Today’s senior care facility menus are nothing like the food menu programs of the past. And, based on emerging research and senior care trends, meal …
Healthy recipes for seniors don’t have to sacrifice flavor for nutrition. But finding delicious, healthy ways to satisfy a senior sweet tooth can be challenging. Aging adults often have an increased desire for sugary foods. Developing recipes that indulge these cravings while offering some nutritional benefit can pose a challenge for nursing homes and assisted …
Dietitian-approved menus promote overall good health and meet the special dietary needs of adult care facility residents. March is National Nutrition Month, and the perfect time to improve the menu planning process for your group home, assisted living facility or senior care center. This year’s theme, “Put Your Best Fork Forward,” highlights the importance of …
Is your facility’s food menu program celebrating National Grapefruit Month? If not, this may be the perfect time to highlight this tasty citrus fruit in some of your recipes. Grapefruit comes in several juicy varieties, offering a range of sweet and tart flavors. Of course, the fruit isn’t just delicious – it’s also packed with …
