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Choosing a Food Service Partner that Facilitates Culinary Change
As assisted living and other types of senior living communities are catching the interest of new generations of older adults, they are adapting their services to create a more personalized and favorable environment. Baby Boomers make up the largest portion of the...
New England Clam Chowder
Wonderfully rich and creamy, New England Clam Chowder hits the spot on a cold winter day. It's a great option if you're trying to incorporate more seafood into your diet. Eating seafood at least twice a week can be beneficial to both brain and heart health. Shellfish,...
Where’s the Produce? Eating Fresh Foods During the Winter
It’s easy to overdo it on sweets and rich foods during the holidays. Between hearty proteins like turkey or ham and the array of treats around every corner, it’s hard to resist the temptation of eating everything in sight. Over half of surveyed Americans (more than...
Food Safety in Senior Living: F-Tag Compliance
Do you own, operate, or work at a senior living community? If so, part of your job undoubtedly involves staying up-to-date on F-tags. These are guidelines monitored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in your state to ensure your “facility staff support...
Slow-Cooker Hot Cocoa
Slow-cooker hot chocolate is extra creamy, extra easy, extra delicious, and makes plenty of servings for holiday entertaining. When you cozy up with a warm mug of this incredible cocoa – you’ll never go back to instant packets again! A great idea for your next winter...
Healthy Eating in Senior Living
Good nutrition is essential to life, no matter what age you are. As we age, however, it becomes more important. Eating well should remain a priority whether you or your loved one is a part of a senior living facility or is living in an independent residence. In a 2018...
Selling More Than a Dining Package
Residential living communities are becoming more popular for seniors, with many seniors choosing them as their permanent place for retirement or assisted living care. The increased demand means that your community will more than likely be inundated with requests for...
Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich Bake
Thanksgiving Day is the ultimate food holiday. After a day spent enjoying food, family, and comfort many of us are left scratching our heads about what to do with all those leftovers. The last thing most of us want to do is cook, so here's a quick and creative way to...
Depression Awareness in Senior Living
When seniors make the transition from living independently to any form of retirement or assisted living community, it may be a difficult adjustment. They may feel isolated, lonely, or like their independence has been taken away. The severity and impact of these...
Nutrition in Recovery Centers: Barriers and Benefits
So far, in 2022, the National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that 20.4 million people in the U.S. have a substance use disorder (SUD) diagnosis. Out of this population, only 10.3% sought and received treatment for their addiction. Unfortunately, these numbers are...
Pumpkin Spice Baked Oatmeal
The official flavor of fall has arrived. It's pumpkin spice season! Pumpkin spice is versatile and can be used to add a warm flavor to a variety of foods — often in combination with pumpkin puree. There are countless pumpkin recipes available for every meal of the day...
Menus That Satisfy Both Older and Younger Residents in Your Community
As Baby Boomers age, they will soon become the largest demographic in many residential care facilities. According to 2020 statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, this generation is quite large, with over 73 million people born between 1946-1964. By 2030, all Baby...