Culinary Services Group

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. Plus, it helps your senior living community stay competitive and attract new residents while maintaining the ones you have. What’s the most common food left on the plate?

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Culinary Services Group

MARCH 13, 2025

Between planning meals, coaching wellness, testing recipes, and teaching people about nutrition, these dietary professionals make a huge difference in keeping your residents healthy. Especially in places like senior living and long-term care, they’re key to making sure everyone gets the right food.

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Culinary Services Group

MARCH 27, 2024

Nutrition, especially high-quality dietary care, is often seconded to other, seemingly more pressing patient care matters. However, doing this has caused a significant gap in nutrition for patients. Providing the nutritional support your patients’ needs has more benefits than simply meeting the outlined standards, though.

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Morrison Living

OCTOBER 26, 2022

It is one of the fastest growing sectors in senior living and will have a significant impact on the industry for the next several years. Memory care is a type of care in senior living communities that provides specialized, focus care for individuals with memory issues that most commonly stem from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

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Culinary Services Group

JULY 10, 2024

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. Ready to learn more?

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Culinary Services Group

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

From kitchen staff to dining room attendants, those who work with seniors in memory care are necessary to support residents in long-term memory care as they battle the impact Alzheimer’s disease and related memory disorders have on the eating experience. Contact us here !

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Morrison Living

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

As we look to move forward after the very challenging last couple of years, health and nutrition is in the limelight more than ever. The post <strong>Healthy & Festive Holiday Dinner Ideas for Senior Living</strong> appeared first on Morrison Living. Did you try this recipe for yourself?

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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? Nutritionists and dietitians are also a part of this staffing trend, as they play a crucial role in prioritizing residents’ nutritional health to create meal plans that account for unique health needs.

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Culinary Services Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

You name itits probably changed since COVID-19 altered how kitchens operate, especially in senior living. In this blog, well explain what this means and what it looks like in a senior living community setting. Thats where a people-first approach comes into play. What is a people-first approach?

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Culinary Services Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In senior living, culture is at the forefront of everything. 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!

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Culinary Services Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

As the leader of a senior living community (SLC), we know you undoubtedly feel the burden of the price jump. It’s helpful to discuss this information with your staff, including nutritionists, kitchen prep staff, servers, nurses, and others who can help analyze menu item popularity, ingredient expenses, and nutritional value.

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Culinary Services Group

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Long-term care staff leaders already consider the unique needs of their senior residents when it comes to their nutrition, health, and safety. Still, sustainability plays a unique role in increasing the community’s longevity – making it possible for more older adults to enjoy the comfort of assisted living.

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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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Thomas Cuisine

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Key Highlights of the Partnership Elevating Culinary Standards: Thomas Cuisine and MHA will collaborate to introduce cutting-edge culinary techniques and practices, ensuring that hospital dining services meet the highest standards of quality and nutrition. READY FOR A FRESH TAKE ON FOODSERVICE?

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Morrison Living

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Health Benefits of Pumpkins Beyond their delicious taste, pumpkins offer many nutritional benefits with minimal calories, making them a superfood. How We Embrace Pumpkin In senior living communities across the country, pumpkin is a cherished menu item our residents look forward to as soon as fall arrives.

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Unidine

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

A new approach to senior living foodservice is focused on serving bite-sized, nutritious meals to memory care patients. Fresh Bites SM , the memory care nutrition program, helps prevent weight loss and allows patients to eat independently, without the use of utensils.

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Thomas Cuisine

AUGUST 14, 2024

Co-hosted by Thomas Cuisine and Michele Holleran, an esteemed expert in senior living, the Well-Being Think Tank was a pivotal event aimed at exploring the future of senior living and developing innovative strategies for longevity and holistic well-being.

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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. Dining is central to the aging experience because it serves as a cornerstone for social interaction, nutrition, and sensory enjoyment. November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month.

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Thomas Cuisine

AUGUST 14, 2023

Understanding and navigating the complexities of food, nutrition, and support during these times for patients can be overwhelming, which is why Thomas Cuisine has partnered with a Mountain West cancer institute to help support patients along their treatment journey.

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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

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

We are looking forward to making adjustments to our menu that are customized for the area we live in while still meeting our patients’ nutritional requirements,” Lee said. The food service company exclusively serves hospitals, senior living, and behavioral health facilities through a unique approach. Regional Health. “We

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Unidine

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Unidine Lifestyles Provides Comfort and Nutrition to Residents of Senior Living Communities The dinner table is where many families gather daily to tell stories, provide support, and share some laughs. Unidine boasts a manifold approach to helping senior living communities care for residents with health concerns.

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Thomas Cuisine

MARCH 15, 2023

Celebrate National Nutrition Month Choosing Where You Dine and the Hidden Gem of Onsite Dining When dining at mainstream eateries, it’s common to have a canned experience where freshness and whole ingredients are lacking in the wake of frozen commodities.

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Culinary Services Group

DECEMBER 6, 2023

If you’re on the same page with the new partner about your mission and culture, it’s much easier to accomplish your goals, like boosting nutritional intake, encouraging residents to become more involved, and providing better quality meals. Does your senior living community prioritize any of these values?

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Thomas Cuisine

APRIL 19, 2023

Due to a variety of factors around food preference and texture aversions, research shows that those experiencing Autism often have an increased risk for nutritional deficiencies, and those deficiencies can impact the individual’s ability to thrive 1. Our personal experience with food is life-changing, impactful, and ultimately, sacred.

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Culinary Services Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

High cholesterol and diabetes, two health conditions that significantly impact nutritional health, are also comorbid with heart disease. In smaller communities (<50 beds), 3 in 10 residents carried the diagnosis, but the percentages are higher in communities with more than 50 beds. Balance portion sizes according to a resident’s needs.

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Thomas Cuisine

MAY 1, 2024

Let’s delve into the nutritional riches of these seasonal delights and explore why they deserve a prime spot on your plate this month. CONTACT US TODAY TO ACCESS THE DEDICATED FOODSERVICE TEAMS FOR YOUR ONSITE DINING PROGRAM WITHIN HEALTHCARE, INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES, AND CORPORATE CAFES CONTACT US

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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. Asking all the right questions. Because of this, you should assess whether the kitchen prioritizes food health. What are the dining room hours?

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Thomas Cuisine

JULY 1, 2024

Nutrient-Packed Whole Grains Whole grain foods are nutritional powerhouses, including the bran, germ, and endosperm. CONTACT US TODAY TO ACCESS THE DEDICATED FOODSERVICE TEAMS FOR YOUR ONSITE DINING PROGRAM WITHIN HEALTHCARE, INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES, AND CORPORATE CAFES CONTACT US

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Thomas Cuisine

AUGUST 18, 2023

Exploring the Nutritional Benefits of Chili When the temperatures drop and comfort food cravings kick in, there’s one dish that stands out as a beloved American classic—chili. This hearty stew, known for its rich blend of flavors and generous use of spices, not only satisfies taste buds but also offers a range of nutritional benefits.

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Thomas Cuisine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Without genetic modification, the grains maintain a robust nutritional profile that keeps all three key parts of the grain intact, which is an excellent thing for us to remember when trying to choose or create the most nutritious meal possible. Previous slide Next slide READY FOR A FRESH TAKE ON FOODSERVICE?

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Thomas Cuisine

MAY 1, 2024

Nutritional Powerhouses Rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals, vegetables are nature’s gift to our bodies. Seasonal Spotlight: May’s artichokes are a nutritional powerhouse, boasting vitamins C and K, magnesium, and potassium, essential for immune function and bone health.

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The Food Service Wellness Institute

APRIL 8, 2019

To Facilitate Healthier Dining in Businesses, Hospitals, Schools, and Senior Living Facilities, we are pleased to announce the official launch of The Food Service Wellness Institute™ (FSWI) the onsite food service industry's leading vehicle for national wellness certification, education, standards, and resources.

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Thomas Cuisine

JANUARY 15, 2025

In 2024, Thomas Cuisine fueled over 30 million meals across healthcare, senior living, corporate dining, and independent schools. Thomas Cuisine also launched the Cultivate Teaching Kitchen and the Culinary Medicine Program to teach culinary skills and educate on the power of nutrition.

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Thomas Cuisine

JUNE 22, 2023

Meet Four Thomas Cuisine Team Members Making an Impact Cassie Ruckel, Patient Cook Antonio Gonzalez, Transporter Sandra Kennedy, Nutrition and Dining Department Office Assistant Jenny Cruz, Unit Host Lead There’s no denying that people are at the heart of food and service. He often goes above and beyond without being asked.

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AHF

APRIL 19, 2024

Within healthcare and senior living, one often overlooked yet vital department is Food and Nutrition Services (FANS).

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Culinary Services Group

JUNE 12, 2024

If you’re like most senior living leadership staff, you’re feeling the pressure to increase your number, and fast. Can explain menus, ingredients, and nutritional value to residents and families? However, that doesn’t mean you still won’t experience some of these challenges.

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