With the start of a new year, a new season, or a life milestone, there is an urge to set new goals, start new projects or “reset”. For many, it’s a time to focus on health – whether it be...
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Dr. Bill Thomas was inspired to create the Eden Alternative when he realized he could not provide a medical intervention to elders that complained of loneliness. Opposite of the institutional and...
READ MOREMany senior living dining providers take an ‘eat to live approach’ to food service. At Unidine, we partner with forward thinking organizations, who understand the value of food providing more...
READ MOREBy Saba Zahid, RD, LDN One of the main reasons we enjoy eating is the sensory pleasure food can give us. A sudden decrease in appetite or the inability to taste well can have real effects on health...
READ MOREWhy is it beneficial for long-term care communities in the senior living industry to have a Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition dietitian on staff? According to 2015 data collected by...
READ MOREHave you ever actually stopped to think what is the definition of care? Encyclopedia.com defines it best as “The provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection...
READ MOREIgnorance is not bliss … if you admit patients to your healthcare or senior living facility without recognizing the signs of malnutrition, there are medical consequences for the patient or resident...
READ MOREDespite their variety, all legumes share common benefits. They are inexpensive, versatile, relatively sustainable and have a long shelf life, making them a perfect pantry staple. Because of their...
READ MORERepresentation matters by influencing recruitment into the field of dietetics and affects health outcomes in communities. An April 2021 statistic from the Commission of Dietetics shows that only...
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