Making Mealtime Magic This Holiday Season
We want this holiday season to be a magical time for everyone, and the last thing you or your patients should be worried about is food. Take a look at our sample holiday menus for…Read More
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The Crucial Link Between Nutrition and Cancer Care: Understanding Malnutrition’s Impact on Recovery
Cancer is a complex and multifaceted disease that affects individuals across the lifespan. With neoplastic diseases now the second leading cause of death worldwide, comprehensive and compassionate care is more crucial than ever. Yet, one of the most serious and prevalent complications of cancer remains persistently underrecognized and undertreated: malnutrition.…Read More
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Regulatory Questions
Federal Regulations Specific Questions Related to Federal Nursing Home Regulations Also refer to our Regulatory Tips & Resources page. Feeding Assistants F Tag 811 of the CMS State Operations Manual outlines guidelines for paid…Read More
February is American Heart Month
Heart disease remains the leading killer of both men and women in the United States. As we age, protecting heart health becomes increasingly important. February is heart month so it's the perfect time to support…Read More
Sometimes All it Takes is a Big Heart
February is American Heart Month and Cancer Prevention Month! And did you know that National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) Week takes place February 22–28? As nutrition professionals, we can all do our part in increasing…Read More
Are You on Board With the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI)?
It's 2022. Has your facility transitioned to IDDSI? May 2019 was the official launch of the IDDSI initiative by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Fast forward 8 months to early 2020 and we were…Read More
International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) Framework & Adoption
We’ve waited a long time for a standardized framework for foods and liquids for our patients with dysphagia, and it’s finally here! Now is the time to start adopting the new framework in your organization.…Read More
Focus on Malnutrition
Malnutrition is a serious condition in which RDNs play a vital role in diagnosing and treating. Learn more about malnutrition, how to increase awareness of the severity of malnutrition in our country, and learn about…Read More
Clear the Confusion: What to Eat to Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Janelle is a 59-year-old woman who is concerned about her risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Her mother died at age 61 from a heart attack, and even though Janelle is relatively healthy, her LDL cholesterol…Read More
Restrict or Liberalize? Therapeutic Diets for Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
Richard is 88-years old and was recently hospitalized post myocardial infarction (MI) for placement of a stent and management of heart failure. Prior to the MI, he had hypertension that was controlled with medications and…Read More
Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults
Mrs. Fernandez is a 66-year-old woman who has had several blood pressure readings between 128/90 and 135/95 mm Hg in the past few months. Her physician has sometimes taken the attitude of “watchful waiting” but…Read More
Vegetarian and Plant-Based Diets for the Aging Population
Alexis is a registered dietitian nutritionist who works with older adults of varying ages in numerous settings including private practice, outpatient counseling and a skilled nursing facility with 60 long-term care beds (mainly complex medical…Read More
