FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S DESK
Simple Steps to Creating a Fun and Healthy Nutrition Program
By Paula Moore, CDAL
care, including dining and nutrition. With proper nutrition and hydration, resi-
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dents have fewer medical issues, which means they can have healthier and more active lives. Not only can a fall result in a life changing in- jury to a senior, it can also negatively impact your community occupancy and potentially your reputation. At Five Star Senior Living, our service
pillars are Dining & Nutrition, Health & Wellness, and Warmth & Hospitality. These pillars overlap as an excellent dining program encourages good nutrition, socialization, and a healthier, happier individual. With the help of celebrity chef Brad Miller, Five Star has in- corporated the “Exceptional Dining” concept into the assisted living environment. We ask ourselves how we can make dining in the same
he safety and well-being of our res- idents is always important, and that includes many aspects of resident
restaurant every day an enjoyable experience. We accomplish this by eliminating institution- al type meal planning, off ering restaurant style dining with a variety of menu choices, using fresh produce, featuring regional cuisine, and learning our residents’ preferences. Creating a fun dining atmosphere through chef demon- strations, themed dinners, parties, and events, makes dining the highlight of the day. Resident participation is a key to success.
At Morningside, we keep our residents ex- cited about dining by involving them. We incorporate resident recipes into our menus, have group cooking activities, and hold reg- ular food committee meetings so residents are part of the menu planning process. Proper hydration is also very important.
Off ering fl uid options with meals and having a hospitality station that off ers fruit fl avored water, tea, coff ee, and our signature cookies encourages drinking. Twice-daily hydration
rounds to each apart- ment—off ering water and snacks, including fresh fruit—works well for us. Mealtime provides
that special “family time” for residents to socialize. As caregiv- ers, it provides us with a venue where we can visit with residents while they are all together and recognize po- tential nutritional changes that may develop. As the leader of your community, be
Paula Moore, CDAL Executive Director Morningside of Fayetteville Five Star Senior Living
sure to “touch the tables” at mealtimes and demonstrate the importance of good nutri- tion and hydration. Pour the coff ee or tea, pick up the plates, and you will learn all you need to know about each resident and the choices they are making.
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