After the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services instructed healthcare facilities to eliminate communal dining, healthcare foodservice operators are having to quickly adapt to a new way of serving their residents. In-room […]
Dehydration is one of the most common conditions among senior citizens. Older adults naturally have a lower volume of water in their bodies, and may have conditions or take medications that increase […]
For most people, dehydration is not a life-and-death issue. For at-risk populations, such as elderly nursing home residents, dehydration is especially dangerous. It’s estimated that one third of the nursing home residents […]
Loss of appetite can trigger unhealthy weight loss among elderly and can lead to serious health complications. While suppressed appetite has often been explained by conditions such as the inability to chew […]
The recent ANFP regional conference in Anaheim provided a substantial amount of valuable information to the hundreds of healthcare foodservice professionals in attendance. The educational sessions were presented by some of the […]
Patient dehydration is a serious concern but it’s especially alarming when it happens in nursing homes where the elderly often fail to monitor food and water intake. The staff shortage in nearly […]
With over 138 million visits each month, Yelp has become one of the most trusted consumer sites on the Internet. Although typically used for restaurants and cafes, hospital food is also beginning […]
With the growing popularity of on-demand patient meal service, healthcare foodservice operators need to find flexible equipment solutions that help improve staff efficiency and reduce meal preparation time while maintaining optimal temperatures […]
