Memory care often calls for unique and innovative approaches in every facet of dementia residents’ facility experience, and dining is no exception. Experts offer valuable tips on how to minimize...
Poisonous dining experience legal?
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Feb 09, 2016
In our long-term care and senior care world, we get tagged if our residents’ dining experience simply does not meet their expectations. But apparently, there is a federal loophole that allows poisons...
Senior nutrition: Making healthy options appealing
Sep 17, 2015
It’s no secret that eating well is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle.
High expectations for safe dining
By
Leah Larson
Aug 29, 2014
Senior living communities should work with business partners and vendors to ensure they are not only offering quality dining options with a variety of food choices, but also providing clean, safe and comfortable...
Dining upgrades a la ‘cart’
By
Dave Surico
Mar 01, 2014
French method used to enhance dining experiences, and menu choices, at south Florida continuing care retirement community
The provider that doesn’t read this risks getting capsized
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jun 25, 2013
Hey, long-term care operator, a sexy tidal wave is coming your way. It’s going to change the way you do just about everything. Let me explain.
CMS distributes video on dining standards that encourage less restrictive diets
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 08, 2013
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently began promoting nursing home dining practice recommendations that stress resident choice and urge providers to use caution with restricted diets.
Attuned long-term care providers show what’s most important
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 08, 2012
When it comes to administering long-term care, there is no doubt that Medicaid, Medicare, surveys and the Minimum Data Set are ultra-important topics. But let’s not forget what’s really at...
QI Survey’s further incursion into dining activities to be featured focus at audio conference
By
McKnight's Staff
May 04, 2012
An audio conference will take place Tuesday morning in an effort to help long-term care providers create more efficient interdisciplinary approaches with their dining regimens. Under new QI Survey points...
Attitudes about food create opportunities for healthcare operators and manufacturers
By
John Bassounas
Mar 16, 2011
The first question, be it in discussion of a retirement community, healthcare facility, or similar location is, “How’s the food?” For the food service operator, that’s the million-dollar...