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 […]
Weight loss in patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia is common in nursing homes. Statistics show that 40% of individuals with severe Alzheimer’s lose an unhealthy amount of weight. While previous studies associated the […]
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 […]
Most foodservice operators are familiar with the HACCP principals. But even if one knows about HACCP, it doesn’t mean it’s always being followed. The potential for hazard in foodservice is constant. Looking […]
