From exotic cuisine to 24-hour dining, long-term care facilities are changing the way<\/strong> by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko Honoring Resident Requests From exotic cuisine to 24-hour dining, long-term care facilities are changing the way residents eat. by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko Culture change is driving most of the innovations we’re seeing in long-term care dining today. Rather than cookie cutter meals, residents…<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nCulture change is driving most of the innovations we’re seeing in long-term care dining today.
\nRather than cookie cutter meals, residents and their families are looking for updated dining
\nprograms that allow for more choices on a daily basis. “Families want to ensure that their loved
\nones are eating first and foremost, but also that they want to eat and enjoy what they are eating,”
\nsaid Jeremy T. Manners, CDM, CFPP, FMP, culinary and nutrition director, West Haven Manor,
\na 257-bed skilled and personal care facility in Apollo, Pa. Residents who are happy and healthy
\nwill ultimately have better outcomes. If you’re looking for new ways to innovate your dining
\nprogram, here’s a glance at some of the latest trends in the long-term care dining landscape.<\/p>\n
\nMost people don’t like to eat the same things over and over, so be sure (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"