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4 Challenges of Healthy Eating in Senior Living

Culinary Services Group

With all the potential challenges that older adults living independently can experience, it’s easy to assume that transitioning to senior living makes getting nutritious meals more accessible. This isn’t the only obstacle to providing residents with healthy, nutritious meals in senior living communities (SLCs).

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Consistency Matters in Senior Dining, and Here’s Why

Culinary Services Group

For seniors living in long-term care, a consistent dining experience can significantly improve their quality of life. A 2017 survey of senior living community executives confirms this, revealing that the quality and consistency of food and service are the top elements of a successful dining program.

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Why Registered Dietitians Are Essential to Senior Health in Long-Term Care

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Especially in places like senior living and long-term care, they’re key to making sure everyone gets the right food. 2025 is all about building connections through food, so if youre missing these dietary health experts on your team, its an even better opportunity to expand your healthcare services.

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Staffing Trends in Food Service 

Culinary Services Group

Did you know that techniques for staffing your dining program in a senior living community differ from hiring in a dine-in restaurant? What are current staffing trends in food service? The food service industry hasn’t had it easy since COVID-19. At CSG, we think it’s the latter. Revamping a hiring strategy is a big job.

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4 Strategies for Managing Your Food Budget When Grocery Prices Keep Rising

Culinary Services Group

has seen a 25% increase in overall food prices since the end of 2019. As the leader of a senior living community (SLC), we know you undoubtedly feel the burden of the price jump. Build Local Partnerships for Better Value Partnering with local vendors and farmers benefits your senior living community and surrounding areas.

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Face Pay Network, Restaurant of the Future and The Main Course

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This partnership comes at a time when the demand for safe, fresh meal solutions has been heightened by food safety concerns brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. GFFS also validates food trucks, university dining halls, hospitals and senior living facilities. The possibilities are endless.

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8 Essential Nutrition Guidelines for Hospitalized Patients 

Culinary Services Group

Food Safety Policies and Procedures Following the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) F-tag guidelines is no easy challenge. While this is for senior living and long-term care facilities, many of the same guidelines are used for providing nutrition care in other settings.