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APRIL 24, 2024

While seemingly brief and unimportant for senior living communities, food trends are essential to keeping up with the latest generation of older adults. By staying updated on what’s popular, these programs can ensure they serve food that residents love, keeping everyone happy.

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MARCH 13, 2025

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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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

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. The post 5 Senses, 1 Goal: Inclusive Dining for Memory Care Residents first appeared on Culinary Services Group.

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JULY 10, 2024

Between finding the right living arrangement and ensuring they’ll have the appropriate number of social engagements (and everything in between), you have a lot to cover — including your dining program. What does your food service management program currently look like? Ready to learn more?

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

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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JULY 25, 2024

Did you know that techniques for staffing your dining program in a senior living community differ from hiring in a dine-in restaurant? Without keeping these factors in mind during your hiring process, you’ll end up with gaps in your service that could be detrimental to the overall functioning of your community.

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MAY 22, 2024

Given these statistics, it’s clear that many senior living communities need to adjust their practices to align with potential residents’ new values and priorities. Living a healthy, more organic lifestyle is becoming more popular among seniors, meaning creating sustainable care communities for older adults is a new necessity.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

Food waste in senior living presents multiple challenges. It’s also an ethical concern; wasting valuable resources increases the risk of food insecurity. As the populations filling senior living communities change, so does how staff design programs to best suit their needs.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

You name itits probably changed since COVID-19 altered how kitchens operate, especially in senior living. Dysfunction in a kitchen environment isnt something anyone should have to tolerate, so making your food management services as healthy and productive as possible should be at the top of your to-do list.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

According to data from AARP, most older adults 50+ (77%) want to age in place, which means staying in their homes rather than moving to a senior living community (SLC). Department of Health and Human Services, all older adults are at risk for poorer health outcomes – making it difficult for this to remain possible for many seniors.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In senior living, culture is at the forefront of everything. Miriam Webster defines culture as “the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterize an institution or organization.” Or a shorter version: a way of life a group shares.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

With 70% of older adults (65+) requiring long-term care as they age, the need for senior living communities is only growing with time. At Culinary Services Group, we know that bringing awareness to supporting healthy long-term care options doesn’t stop on November 31st. November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month.

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JUNE 12, 2024

If you’re like most senior living leadership staff, you’re feeling the pressure to increase your number, and fast. 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.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

Here are three ways to create adaptive dining experiences and tips to help you achieve this in your senior living community. Why Low Vision Lunches Matters As a senior living community staff leader, you know how accessibility and inclusivity improve the resident experience for older adults.

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JANUARY 29, 2025

Check out our other resources, such as our blogs on improving dining programs in behavioral health residential treatment and senior living communities. You can also schedule a meeting with one of our sales team members for a more in-depth explanation of our services.

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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. Does your senior living community prioritize any of these values?

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Culinary Services Group first entered the Kentucky market in 2021 and is invested in growing its regional footprint. The food service company exclusively serves hospitals, senior living, and behavioral health facilities through a unique approach.

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MARCH 13, 2024

These benefits increase even more when you work in senior living and behavioral health care residential programs that require more nuanced nutritional care. What is a Registered Dietitian? Before we explain how RDs can be an asset to your healthcare community, let’s examine exactly what they do and their training requirements.

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JULY 12, 2023

Whether you have a full-time Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD, RDN) or a part-time RDN and another nutrition professional, such as a certified dietary manager (CDM) or certified food service manager (CFPP), they must be trained per their certification’s guidelines. Are they served safely? If so, you’re good to go.

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MAY 24, 2023

The senior population is only growing and diversifying more with each year. Because of that, senior living communities must be ready to accommodate the needs of a larger, more diverse variety of seniors. It can be challenging to accommodate everyone in a senior community with a large diversity.

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MARCH 27, 2024

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.

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JUNE 7, 2023

Because this type of care emphasizes the entire well-being of an individual, senior living staff are also encouraged to practice empathy and compassion for the residents they work with. As we redefine what person-centered care means, specifically for the senior population, we must also consider the holistic implications.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

Healthcare facilities aren’t traditionally known for their high-quality food. However, just like you wouldn’t go to the chiropractor to get your taxes done, you don’t see your doctor because they’re a great chef.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Aside from finding somewhere safe, clean, and with the appropriate resources, evaluating the aspects of daily living is the most important part of figuring out whether you’ll like it there. Moving to an LTC community shouldn’t feel like you’re giving up all the comforts of home, especially your food habits and preferences.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

If you haven’t already, it’s time to start encouraging your residents to listen to their hearts. While American Heart Month is geared toward raising awareness about better care of your heart health, this year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) emphasizes the importance of women’s heart health.

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APRIL 19, 2023

Seniors are also more likely to become malnourished than other generations. Older adults are more at risk for developing health conditions that significantly impact their ability to function.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

Flexibility, authenticity, growth, and familiarity are all the core principles that distinguish exceptional senior living communities from others for employees. Here are some additional suggestions for implementing pathway development for your senior living kitchen staff.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Senior living communities are places where older adults can comfortably and enjoyably spend their retirement years. 5 Reasons to Encourage Socializing in Senior Dining Lets look at five reasons why you should encourage social dining in your senior living community. It boosts mental health.

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MARCH 27, 2025

In December of 2024, we predicted three nutrition-focused things that senior living and health organizations would focus on: personalized dining plans, increased resident involvement, and memorable table experiences. Polyphenol-rich foods, such as berries and green tea, also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

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