Having family members at meals does not improve nursing home residents’ food intake, study shows
By
Tim Mullaney
Feb 24, 2014
Nursing home residents do not eat much more when their family members are present at mealtimes, even though caregivers provide more assistance, according to recently published study results.
Difficult eaters ahead
By
Gary Tetz
Feb 02, 2013
Food. I eat it, savor it, crave it and can’t seem to live without it — and I suspect I’m not alone. Talk to any long-term care resident, and he or she will almost certainly list it as one...
Ask the nursing expert … about restorative dining
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Feb 01, 2013
I am a director of nursing in a 130-bed facility with three nursing units and we would like to start a restorative dining program. Could you make some suggestions?
Diet restrictions might not matter after a certain age, study finds
By
McKnight's Staff
Jan 16, 2013
Restricting the diet of people 75 and older may not make them healthier, according to a recent study.
More than 8.3 million seniors are food insecure, analysis says
By
McKnight's Staff
May 18, 2012
Almost 15% of American seniors live with the threat of hunger, new research finds. The consequences could have huge implications for the providers who take care of them, experts say.
Food for thought: A few extra pounds can prolong life
Jun 26, 2009
A pair of new studies analyzes the effects of food on longevity and aging. While one finds that healthy eating helps to extend life, another finds that having a few extra pounds is not a bad idea either.