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The Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) created the Minimum Data Set Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual to offer guidance on effectively providing appropriate care for nursing home and other long term care residents. The RAI manual consists of three areas: the Minimum Data…Read More
Alzheimer’s and dementia are diseases that take individuals through different stages, from initial signs of cognitive impairment to end of life care. Up until now, guidelines for professional caretakers haven’t specifically covered each area of…Read More
For August we’ve compiled some recent articles on various ways that diet impacts health—from lowering the risk of mortality, to treating pressure injuries, to foodborne illness. These articles highlight the effects that food has on…Read More
Did you know that it’s September is Healthy Aging® Month? It’s all about bringing national attention to the positive aspects of growing older, how to embrace your age and how to live a healthy life…Read More
October prompts awareness for two major health conditions that are responsible for a large percentage of deaths in the U.S: breast cancer and stroke. It’s so important that information on prevention and treatment is disseminated…Read More
Not only does high blood pressure stem from the way we live our lives, but it also has a significant impact on how our lives play out in the future. As a nutrition care professional…Read More
Guidelines for Managing Cholesterol Becky Dorner & Associates The current standard of care for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and treatment is outlined in the Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol, released by the American…Read More
As they say, “New year, new you!” Ringing in the new year is often the push people need to start a healthy eating plan and stick with it. These articles each highlight the importance of…Read More
February is American Heart Month! Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S.? That’s why this month is so important—let's create awareness about the importance of heart health,…Read More
Happy 2019! I hope you enjoyed the holidays with your friends and family and are now energized and ready to make this your best year yet! For me, making this the best year yet means…Read More
Healthy aging involves more than just nutrition and exercise—it encompasses mental and emotional health as well. And more than that, all of those aspects play off of one another. If you’re following a healthy diet,…Read More
On June 14, 2018, the Food and Drug Administration recognized eight new carbohydrates as dietary fiber, which is found to have positive effects on human health. The eight carbohydrates include: Sugarcane fiber and apple fiber…Read More
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