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Nutrition Interventions Help Reduce Hospital Readmissions

Introduction As part of the Affordable Care Act, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), highlighted the need for continuously improving the quality of patient care. One specific point of interest is an emphasis on reducing patient hospital readmission rates, with readmission being defined as “an admission to a…Read More

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Make the Holidays Special—Even During a Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has been extremely difficult for most of us, but especially for older adults who are living in nursing homes or assisted living facilities and for those struggling with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.…Read More

Making a Difference: Candace S, Johnson, RDN, CGS, FAND – October 2016

What is your mission/vision? To improve and affect lives of seniors with food and nutrition in all living settings. What have you done/are you doing to make a difference in the lives of aging/older adults?… Read More

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Making a Difference: Janet Skates MS, RD, LDN FADA, April 2016

Mission/Vision My mission is to raise the level of nutrition practice by providing superior service for patients, healthcare professionals, and businesses. What have you done/are doing to make a difference in the lives of aging/older… Read More

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Making a Difference: Kathy Warwick, RDN, LDN, CDE, January 2016

What is your Mission/Vision? By 2030, 1 out of 5 Americans will be over the age of 65, and 1 out of 4 of these older adults will have diabetes. Diabetes alone is the cause… Read More

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Hot Topics in Long Term Care from ADA FNCE 2010

Hot Topics in Nutrition Care for Older Adults from ADA FNCE 2010  The American Dietetic Association (ADA) held its annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition (FNCE) in Boston November 6-9, 2010. It was a… Read More

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Is Tube Feeding Appropriate for Someone with Dementia and Dysphagia?

Is Tube Feeding Appropriate for Someone with Dementia and Dysphagia?

Jada, a new registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) has been at her first job in a skilled nursing facility for one month. She has embraced the challenging position and is learning the ropes quickly, but she…Read More

Is Weight Loss Appropriate For Older Overweight and Obese Adults?

Your 76 year old patient Edna proudly tells you that without even trying, her weight is down from 145 to 124 pounds in just 6 months. At 5’1” tall and 145 pounds her BMI was… Read More

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Focus on Infection Control During National Wellness Month

August is National Wellness Month, and the need to ensure wellness has been drastically heightened in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. This month, we’re focusing on the promotion of wellness through infection control. Below…Read More

After a challenging 2020, this new year is a great opportunity for a fresh start. If we’ve learned anything from last year, it’s that life is unpredictable and our health is so important. Let’s take this new year to make the small, positive changes we can and focus on the things that we have control over. Long term health and wellness starts with these small changes that turn into healthy habits.

Food and Health Trends for the New Year and Beyond

After a challenging 2020, this new year is a great opportunity for a fresh start. If we’ve learned anything from last year, it’s that life is unpredictable and our health is essential. Let’s start this…Read More

Woman wearing mask and gloves in grocery store during COVID-19 pandemic

Food- and Nutrition-Related Resources and Updates on COVID-19

Has the COVID-19 pandemic changed your eating habits - either out of boredom from being at home more or from food shortages impacting your choices? The way we think about food is changing, and it’s…Read More

Fruits and vegetables

September is “Fruits and Veggies – More Matters” Month

It’s time to grab your shopping cart and head to the produce section, because September is National Fruits and Veggies Month! Dedicated to the many plant foods that we all enjoy, this month is about…Read More

Helping Older Adults Put Their Best Fork Forward

As the RDN for a continuing care retirement community, you have been asked to do a presentation and a booth on good nutrition for older adults at an upcoming health fair. The audience will include… Read More

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