Nutrition
Current Challenges are Opportunities for Dining Improvements
As senior living dining rooms prepare to reopen in senior living communities, operators need to recognize the huge opportunity they have in restarting their dining programs. Read More »
Food Safety Best Practices
Keeping residents safe from food-borne illnesses is one of your most important tasks Read More »
Refusing to be spoon-fed
A Washington state agency has drafted guidelines for people with dementia who don’t want to receive oral foods or fluids.
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Dining with dysphagia
Japan’s food industry is rethinking meal time with the rising number of seniors and deaths related to choking.
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Hydration project
Soda may be popular, but SNF resident blogger Kathy Mears says ice water is often the nicest accompaniment to a meal. Read More »
Dining with dignity
A Massachusetts couple sent diningware back to the drawing board to help older adults retain independence longer.
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The tastes of home
Comfort foods bring joyful memories and joy to our stomachs. Resident blogger Kathleen Mears longs for sandwiches on toast, a simple luxury that is difficult at best for her to get in long-term care.
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The benefits of dysphagia evaluations
Speech language pathologists outline the advantages of instrumental evaluations to capture residents’ swallowing abilities for diagnosing dysphagia.
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CDC: Diabetes rates on the rise
Why the next big chronic disease challenge for skilled nursing facilities could be diabetes.
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An awakening
Resident blogger Kathleen Mears watches as one resident transforms after she gets a fork in her hand and starts feeding herself.
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Artery health related to diet
New research has found aging blood vessels is more of a reflection of a sedentary culture than genetics, suggesting healthy aging is possible.
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Mealtime assistance
Having someone help you eat is one thing but having a separate feeding room makes resident blogger Kathleen Mears anxious.
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From tree to table
One Northeast retirement community is going straight to the source, its grounds, to provide residents a sweet treat.
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Skipping snacks
Resident blogger Kathleen Mears shares her thoughts on sweet snacks and why nibbles between meals might not be a good idea.
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A winning recipe
One retirement community whipped up a resident's award-winning recipe for all to enjoy.
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A new market for seniors
Episcopal Senior Communities is growing its produce markets, which offer fresh and affordable produce for California seniors.
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A dysphagia cook-off
Master’s students serve up dysphagia-friendly recipes in a cooking competition final.
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Age-friendly dining
Researchers have designed a new tool to assess how elder-friendly a dining space is. Turns out, healthy dining for older adults is about a lot more than food. How would your dining venues rate? Read More »
A second helping
Resident blogger Kathy Mears dishes on proper etiquette for extra food portions.
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Cooking up nostalgia
Grandma’s cooking brings back fond memories for Senior Editor Nicole Stempak who considers the power—and importance—of food traditions. Read More »
Finally, a side of hummus
SNF resident blogger Kathleen Mears loves hummus. Rules prevent residents from keeping refrigerated food, so she’s advocated for activities to serve it for three years. Victory has never tasted so good.
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Renowned chef preps for senior living gig
A chef who's spent years in France and a career in fine dining will now be dishing up meals at a Tennessee independent living facility.
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A meal with a side of friendship
An outreach program dishes up healthy and tasty eats to help seniors get the nutrients they need and make meal time a not-to-be-missed social affair.
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Giving thanks on July 4
Resident blogger Kathleen Mears reflects on how her Fourth of July celebrations have changed over the years—and how thankful she is for memories of both. Read More »
A warmed-over craving
Food cravings have SNF resident blogger Kathleen Mears ready for a warm, crunchy taco, but some foods just aren't the same when reheated. Read More »
FDA recommends reducing sodium intake
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued draft guidance to reduce sodium intake to 2,300 milligrams per day. One in three Americans has high blood pressure, a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Read More »
A short stack a day may keep the Alzheimer’s away
New studies show eating blueberries improved brain function and activity in people with mild cognitive impairment. Pure maple syrup may prevent the formation of brain plaque and fibrillation of beta amyloid proteins. All of which is to say: eat to your health.
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Medicare unveils Diabetes Prevention Program
Older Americans with a high risk for developing Type 2 diabetes may receive preventive treatment from an unlikely source: Medicare.
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LTC residents at risk for vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin B12 is required for red blood cell formation, neurological function and DNA synthesis. B12 deficiency is common among seniors and can cause dementia, anemia and weight loss, among other adverse health effects.
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Underweight people face higher dementia risk
Researchers have found that people who are underweight or even on the low side of normal weight in their middle ages run a higher risk of dementia as they age.
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