Culinary Services Group

MARCH 13, 2024

During this year’s National Nutrition Month, we’re going beyond encouraging you to eat healthier. From sustainability to person-centered dining, RDs are equipped with the knowledge and training specific to help you navigate the complexities of nutrition and dietary needs. But a lot of the time, that’s easier said than done – right?

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DECEMBER 17, 2024

At Culinary Services Group, person-centered dining , which prioritizes all three of those things, is the center of our mission to provide senior living communities with stellar food management services. Person-centered care also involves nutrition planning, which accounts for residents health needs.

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Culinary Services Group

APRIL 10, 2024

Behavioral health and nutritional care are interrelated, so planning for both is essential to providing holistic services to residents. Structural Changes – Long-term poor nutrition alters brain structure, impacting signal transmission efficiency.

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Culinary Services Group

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Sensory-inclusive dining environments can significantly enhance mealtime experiences, reducing agitation and improving nutrition. Our Empower Finger Foods program is one way we incorporate thoughtful considerations into our food service management plans, extending dining inclusivity to residents with memory impairments.

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Culinary Services Group

MAY 8, 2024

Since culinary excellence is what we do best, we’re strong advocates for the freedom of culinary choice for today’s older adults. Keep reading to find out how we do this at Culinary Services Group (CSG) and how you can, too. Let’s go through some ways we can get creative with your community to promote dining with dignity.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

Sustainability in long-term care food service goes beyond figuring out how to “go green.” Long-term care staff leaders already consider the unique needs of their senior residents when it comes to their nutrition, health, and safety. Culinary Services Group is your partner in making your community more environmentally conscious.

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Culinary Services Group

AUGUST 28, 2024

Nutrition contributes to improving all three. Poor nutrition can also worsen these conditions, ultimately decreasing the quality of life for residents in your community. Sensory Age-Related Changes Seniors may experience sensory changes affecting their relationship with food as they age. But what does that mean?

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Culinary Services Group

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Dining is central to the aging experience because it serves as a cornerstone for social interaction, nutrition, and sensory enjoyment. At Culinary Services Group, we know that bringing awareness to supporting healthy long-term care options doesn’t stop on November 31st. Does your community offer restaurant-style dining?

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Culinary Services Group

JUNE 12, 2024

How to Identify Strong Leaders Within Your Team As a community leader, you’ve likely got more on your plate than you can handle — especially regarding food service management. Suggests new menu ideas, food presentation, or delivery methods to improve resident satisfaction?

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Culinary Services Group

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Both are vital to providing quality long-term care, where culture, capabilities, and cost are all factors you must consider as you figure out what services to outsource and which ones you already have the resources to provide. How do you know when a dining services partner is right for you? first appeared on Culinary Services Group.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

High cholesterol and diabetes, two health conditions that significantly impact nutritional health, are also comorbid with heart disease. Being proactive about cardiovascular health is achievable in your community, most easily through your culinary program. At Culinary Services Group, we take both of those things seriously.

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Culinary Services Group

AUGUST 9, 2023

Combined with global warming and climate change, these nutritional changes are predicted to continue into the future. This means that the food your residents were used to eating during their childhood isn’t going to be the same as what they’ll enjoy during retirement. What’s Our Culinary Promise?

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Culinary Services Group

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Is nutrition a priority? Older adults need different nutritional requirements than other age groups, specifically more protein, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins B6, B12, and E. Because of this, you should assess whether the kitchen prioritizes food health. Asking all the right questions.

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Culinary Services Group

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Long-term care communities are ditching meal plans based on traditional stereotypes and embracing this shift by creating meal plans and menu options that cater to various tastes, textures, and cultures – like the ones we offer at Culinary Services Group. Looking ahead to 2024, the landscape of the food industry is evolving.

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Culinary Services Group

JULY 26, 2023

Patients are allowed to participate in diet-related decisions, making choices about the foods they eat to manage a medical condition while maintaining a desire to eat and enjoy food. At Culinary Services Group, each of our offered plans are designed with resident preference in mind.

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APRIL 24, 2024

However, sometimes trends go from a viral fad to part of the essential nutrition guidelines for seniors. Ask yourself these questions about how to incorporate this food trend into your dining program. Schedule a call today to learn how to partner with us to enhance your community’s food service management and dining program.

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JULY 12, 2023

Brush up on your F-Tag knowledge with this overview of some of the most common food and nutrition tags and how Culinary Services Group can help you avoid them. F-812 – Procuring, Storing, Serving, Prepping, and Sanitizing Let’s get started by looking at the fundamentals of food safety.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

Independence is just as important as inclusivity, especially if your community uses a person-centered approach to dining — something both the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) and the nutrition experts at Culinary Services Group recommend.

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Culinary Services Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Whether you begin celebrating more diverse holidays (even if you don’t have residents from that culture in your community), introduce different cultural dishes to your menu, or have nutrition presentations on specific cultural meals, don’t settle for the bare minimum! Start teaching staff about your kitchen culture on their first day.

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Culinary Services Group

MAY 10, 2023

Saul once said, “Good nutrition and vitamins do not directly cure disease; the body does. Regardless of diagnosis, people should have access to the balanced diet and nutrition support they deserve. The post Discovering the Link Between Gut Health and Mental Well-Being first appeared on Culinary Services Group.

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Culinary Services Group

JUNE 21, 2023

This way, residents and their families know where their food comes from and can enjoy knowing that it’s prepared from scratch. At Culinary Services Group, our registered dietitians incorporate fresh food into every food service management plan because we know how important a healthy, well-balanced meal is for an older adult’s health.

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Culinary Services Group

MAY 24, 2023

For many older adults, their last living environment can provide clues to help you determine the best culinary approach. Staff dietitians can conduct these assessments, work with other food service staff to implement changes based on their findings, and ensure that all safety and nutrition standards are being followed.

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Culinary Services Group

APRIL 19, 2023

As you choose the foods for your weekly grocery trip or your dining program’s menu, incorporating ones filled with the necessary vitamins and nutrients older adults need can go a long way in improving an older adult’s nutritional health. At Culinary Services Group, we love working with these types of organizations.

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