November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month. With 70% of older adults (65+) requiring long-term care as they age, the need for senior living communities is only growing with time. If you have a loved one in this age group or need care sooner rather than later, you’re...
According to data from AARP, most older adults 50+ (77%) want to age in place, which means staying in their homes rather than moving to a senior living community (SLC). However, as evidenced by decades of research and support from the U.S. Department of Health and...
In healthcare, the focus has always been on patient well-being, healing, and treatment. But what about the other, more nuanced factors that are quietly shaping the future of healthcare – like sustainability? Sustainability in long-term care food service goes beyond...
Engaging and keeping top-notch employees in healthcare is a part of operating a long-term care community that can’t be forgotten about. Serving your residents becomes more accessible and enjoyable with the right people on your team, but accomplishing it requires...
The kitchen is the heart of every home, including long-term care communities. For residents and staff alike, preparing and eating a meal with peers is a way to start and end the day on a positive note. However, when your dining room and kitchen area aren’t operating...
T.J. Regional Health partners with Culinary Services Group to provide new menus, healthier choices, and happier patients. Glasgow, KY – T.J. Regional Health is partnering with food management company Culinary Services Group to provide innovative menus and...
Food waste is a major problem in the United States, with over 100 billion pounds of food ending up in the landfill every year. According to Feeding America, that’s equal to $408 billion. Long-term care communities don’t have as severe an impact on food waste, but the...
While some forgetfulness is a normal part of the aging process, many adults also experience dementia later in life. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia, impacts more than six million Americans, with the number of diagnoses predicted to rise to 13...
As modern lifestyles continue to evolve, convenience is becoming more of a priority – even for residents who aren’t as on the go as they once were. Processed foods offer kitchens a desired sense of ease but may come at a cost. Fresh foods may take a bit more effort...
Getting older often means changes to one’s diet. While eating right is important, so is choice. Liberalized diets, which are tailored to a person’s preferences and health needs, make seniors’ dietary changes less of a forced change and more of an informed...
