When people age, there comes a certain point in their life when they would need all round care because they are not able to do much for themselves. This is the reason why a lot of people opt to register their parents and loved ones in a nursing home as they may not have the …
Nursing Home Menu ideas, Recipes and Feeding Tips
Regardless of how long it takes a resident to eat, oral intake has always been recommended over other forms of feeding. Have it in mind that other feeding methods such as tube feeding can cause a loss of function by not employing the resident’s existing munching and ingesting systems. Residents in long-term care are always …
If there is one thing that enhances the overall experience of residents in senior living communities, it would be the food. Long-term care food services have made significant progress. A vital component of the major reform movement is resident-centered food service. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has established guidelines as well as …
Residents of nursing homes are predominantly people who cannot effectively care for themselves either due to old age or one form of illness or the other. Some residents can’t even move freely on their own. For this reason and more, whatever they eat must be what will give them the needed nutrients and not contribute …
If you own a nursing home, or if you are a manager in a nursing home, part of what you must not fail to do is to make sure the residents in your facility are well cared for, including feeding them with the right diet and nutrients, hence you will need some fortified food recipes …
A nursing home is expected to take care of all the residents in the nursing home, and feeding the residents is part of this responsibility. Of course, residents of nursing homes are expected to pay for this service, but even if the nursing home operates as a charity, the nursing home will still be required …
There are numerous things to take into account when trying to curate the ideal food menu for a nursing home. Most often, you will have to embark on complex planning and research to be certain that the menu you put together features food that is perfect for the nutritional needs and medical circumstances of your …
The holiday season brings with it joy, warmth, and sharing, and capitalizing on it to spread cheer in nursing homes is a great way to put smiles on the faces of nursing home residents. In doing this, you may want to consider the dietary needs, and meal preferences while still capturing the festive spirit. If …