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CMS Regulations for Nursing Homes: Using the Nutrition Critical Element Pathway

Understanding the Nutrition Critical Element Pathway Understanding the CMS Nutrition Critical Element Pathway - and ensuring your team does, too - can have a significant impact during a state survey. This pathway enables surveyors to determine whether residents' nutritional needs are being met safely and whether federal guidelines are followed.…Read More
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Food and Nutrition Programs for Older Adults
Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior: Food and Nutrition Programs for Community-Residing Older Adults Eat Right Pro - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Being familiar…Read More

Celebrate Men’s Health Month in June
Men’s Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, and more. The entire month of June is dedicated to heightening awareness of preventable health conditions and diseases men commonly experience. Health care…Read More

CMS NEWS: Trump Administration Unveils Enhanced Enforcement Actions Based on Nursing Home COVID-19 Data and Inspection Results
Trump Administration Unveils Enhanced Enforcement Actions Based on Nursing Home COVID-19 Data and Inspection Results The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled enhanced enforcement for nursing homes with violations of longstanding infection control…Read More

Latest Updates on the Coronavirus
Follow the coronavirus outbreak with the most accurate and up-to-date information. Coronavirus can be dangerous particularly for young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised population. Get helpful tips and advice on how to help keep your…Read More

March’s Note from Becky
Happy National Nutrition Month®! Let's celebrate "eating right, bite by bite" by sharing information that can help our clients achieve a healthier life! I would like to give special thanks to all of our RDN…Read More

Why Should Older Adults Focus on Fiber?
Digestion plays a vital role in our overall health and wellbeing, and fiber is the key to maintaining regulrity and avoiding constipation. Is there a link between irregularity and aging? What is constipation and what…Read More

Your Healthy Future Begins in 2020
Many people have a goal in mind to live a long and healthy life. The best time to start is now, so let's start with 2020! The articles below explore tips and eating patterns that…Read More

January’s Note from Becky
Happy New Year! I sincerely hope you enjoyed the holidays with your friends and family and are feeling ready for this new year ahead of us. I always love starting off a new year on…Read More

Giving the Gift of Food and Nutrition
Sharon’s mother Bess is 84 years old and still lives independently in her own home. She likes to cook simple meals, go out to eat with friends and play bridge. But in the past year…Read More

November Health Observances
November is Gluten Free Diet Awareness Month and COPD Awareness Month. In addition, World Wide Pressure Injury Prevention Day is Thursday, November 20. We’ve compiled what we feel are the most helpful articles to understand…Read More