According to a recent analysis of Medicare fee-for-service claims incurred through May 2020, there has been a distinct decline in the number of routine hospitalizations among beneficiaries — but a steep...
On food and feasts at your facility
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Nov 20, 2018
I spend a lot of time thinking about food every day, but with Thanksgiving feasts on our minds this week it’s a particularly good occasion to consider what and how we serve meals to residents and staff.
Dining and dementia: CBV’s Silver Spoon Club puts on the pounds, cultivates connections.
By
Julie Stevens
Apr 11, 2018
The Silver Spoon Dining Club — an innovative approach to address weight loss issues for residents with late-stage dementia — is not only realizing its goals of improving resident weight loss and reducing...
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.
Bonita Springs hires Fuselli in dining services
Jun 16, 2015
Gerry Fuselli was appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at The Terraces at Bonita Springs.
Magic wafers may keep residents healthy
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 30, 2014
Most people have some quirky food issue, whether it’s gagging at the smell of fish or a hatred of condiments. I’ll confess mine: I detest raw apples. Apple cider, applesauce, apple pie —...
The secret to success sits in dining services
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 09, 2014
By the end of the day Tuesday, after a week full of educational sessions, it took a lot to break through the clutter in my brain. That moment happened when Kyle Henderson made a slightly throw-away comment...
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...
Miller consults with Five Star
Apr 22, 2014
Five Star Quality Care, Inc. has joined forces with celebrity chef Brad Miller to create new dishes for residents.