Culinary Services Group

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? Why allow these gaps to fall on your shoulders and increase your workload, when you can hire quality staff (and a stellar food service management program partner) to help you?

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Culinary Services Group

OCTOBER 18, 2023

But what about the other, more nuanced factors that are quietly shaping the future of healthcare – like sustainability? Sustainability in long-term care food service goes beyond figuring out how to “go green.” Food waste in senior living presents multiple challenges.

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Culinary Services Group

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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Culinary Services Group

JUNE 12, 2024

Since 2020, the food service industry hasn’t had it easy. If you’re like most senior living leadership staff, you’re feeling the pressure to increase your number, and fast. In 2023, we shared our best practices for retaining food service employees. Unfortunately, this is still the case.

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Culinary Services Group

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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Culinary Services Group

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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Culinary Services Group

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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Culinary Services Group

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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Culinary Services Group

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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Culinary Services Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Culinary Services Group will assume responsibility for dining services at T.J. The decision to change food service providers was made by the hospital administration to improve patient satisfaction and position the hospital at the forefront of modern patient service. “We Samson Community Hospital, T.J.

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Culinary Services Group

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

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Culinary Services Group

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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Culinary Services Group

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. RDs typically have a degree in nutrition science, meaning they receive training in food science, safety, and service. What is a Registered Dietitian?

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Culinary Services Group

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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Culinary Services Group

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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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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Culinary Services Group

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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Culinary Services Group

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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Culinary Services Group

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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Culinary Services Group

OCTOBER 22, 2024

At least two out of five of the surveyed staff are weighing their options—do they leave the hospitality industry and pursue other options or continue to develop their food service careers? In today’s working climate for hospitality, specifically food service, many businesses still struggle to retain and hire the needed staff.

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Culinary Services Group

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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Culinary Services Group

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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