Find the Root Causes of Weight Loss in Elderly!
Causes of elderly weight loss can be a struggle to find. Elderly patients have multiple comorbidities, medications, diagnoses, cognitive issues, and more. It takes a …
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Op Ed: Why Long Term Care Dietitians Quit
I’m sure you’ve seen the trend that there is a high turnover of long term care Dietitians. We tend to see a significant number of …
The Best Nutrition Supplement Drinks for Elderly!
Are you finding it difficult to get nutrition supplement drinks in stock? Nutrition supplement drinks for the elderly aid in preventing weight loss, treating Malnutrition, …
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Op-Ed: Why IDDSI Doesn’t Work in Long Term Care
As Dietitians we’ve all heard of IDDSI being implemented for years now, but with COVID we saw a big delay. If we’re being honest, I’m …
Best Snacks for the Elderly: Top 6 Categories!
Dietitians are constantly trying to provide the best snacks for the elderly. Providing snacks that are high in calories and protein can help prevent Malnutrition, …
What Does a Long Term Care Dietitian Do?
Long Term Care Dietitians are some of the most educated and intelligent people I have ever worked with. I’ve been asked many times, what does …
Dysphagia Care Plan: Examining Dysphagia and Nutrition
Dysphagia Care Plan Creating a Dysphagia care plan is needed for up to 68% of the long term care population1. Ensuring that a nutrition care …
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Stimulating Appetite in Elderly: 5 Tricks To Help!
Getting a senior to eat can be a difficult task when you don’t understand the underlying cause. Appetite loss can result in unintentional weight loss, …
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Liberalizing Diets: Top 3 Advocate Tips
Providing liberalized diets should be almost the number one priority of all Dietitian’s. It doesn’t matter what area you work in, any type of diet …
Breaking Down the State Survey Process
Finally! The blog everyone has been waiting for! The interview with Rachel L., she is a Registered Dietitian and a State Surveyor! She is here …