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Portion Control in Senior Living 

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If you’ve ever seen the 2004 documentary “Super-Size Me,” you know how far the food industry has come in reducing portion sizes to a somewhat healthy, consumable level. Meal planning and prepping in senior living are more complex than in the average restaurant. Why is Portion Control Beneficial in Senior Living?

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Create Belonging in Senior Living by Diversifying Dining Programs

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In this blog, we’ll explore how food can be a powerful tool in promoting diversity and inclusion in senior living dining. Impact, Not Intent In senior living communities, good intentions aren’t enough when it comes to food service management. Impact matters more than intent.

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Health Safety in Senior Living Dining

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It’s a big challenge to create a workflow that eliminates all the risks of running a food service operation (of any kind). This is especially true if you’re in charge of leading different areas in your senior living community. And in senior living settings, that’s always the case.

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Preserving Dignity in Senior Living with Culinary Choice

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Our nutrition experts spend a lot of time working with your staff and residents to find a food service plan that addresses your community’s specific needs. At Culinary Services Group, we want to help you achieve this by using our meal plans and dining services to provide innovative food service management approaches.

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Do You Need an Allergy-Friendly Menu for Your Senior Living Community? Here’s How to Create One 

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The FDA also added sesame to the “Big-9 Allergen” list, joining foods like eggs, shellfish, soy, and peanuts. Given these statistics, there are probably more than a few residents in your senior living community who struggle to find meals that align with their health needs.

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Dining Trends in Senior Living

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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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Sustainability in Food Service

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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.