For assisted living food menus, therapeutic meal plans designed to improve senior health used to be the norm. However, research has revealed that few older adults – even those diagnosed with chronic medical conditions – actually benefit from restrictive diets. Now, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recommends that long-term care providers follow …
A menu planning program with heart-healthy options is essential for any senior care center. The body’s chemistry and metabolism change as we age, so many older adults need to work on lowering their cholesterol. Eating the right foods can have a dramatic impact on cardiovascular health. As September is National Cholesterol Education Month, now’s the …
Assisted living facilities need effective food menu program strategies to deal with the loss of appetite. The problem is common among older adults, a decreased desire to eat can lead to malnourishment – and dietary deficiencies can create serious health consequences. Seniors struggle with mealtime for a number of reasons. Dental issues, medical disorders, depression, and …
When assisted living food menus incorporate memory-boosting superfoods, it helps improve residents’ brain health and protect against dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Superfood compounds are available as nutritional supplements. However, older adults are better off consuming the whole foods than taking pills, as superfoods in their natural forms are more easily absorbed and utilized by the body. As …
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 …
Your food menu program can celebrate Thanksgiving all month long with our holiday-themed tips and tricks. Seniors in assisted living facilities assign special meaning to the holiday season. Unfortunately, some residents experience sadness during this time of the year, related to their loss of independence and holiday traditions. Special events and celebrations are uniquely effective …
