Becky Dorner Blog

Wilma is a 67-year-old woman who was recently diagnosed with end stage renal disease (ESRD). Wilma also has type 2 diabetes and essential hypertension. She was recently admitted to a skilled nursing facility for therapy… Read More

Nutrition plays an important role in maintaining healthy kidneys, the prevention of kidney disease, and also for those who have kidney disease and want to limit its progression. Up until the recent release of updated…Read More

Julia started a new job as the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) at a continuing care retirement community. She noticed that the community’s assisted living and skilled nursing units each had a handful of physician orders… Read More

Critical illness such as trauma, injury, burns, wounds, pressure injuries, major surgery, or sepsis cause a stress response that can result in hypermetabolism, increased catabolism, and loss of lean body mass (LBM). This type of… Read More

Doris is a 69 year old woman who lives in an assisted living facility and has recently had problems with “irregularity”, her polite word for constipation. She thought it was a symptom of aging, but… Read More

Did you know that June is Men’s Health Month? This month-long observance is intended to increase awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This is…Read More

Our goal is to keep nutrition professionals up-to-date on the latest industry news. Learn more about what’s happening with CMS RoP provisions and the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM). CMS Seeks One-Year Delay for Some RoP…Read More

With the implementation date for the new Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) just around the corner, and Malnutrition Awareness Week quickly approaching, frailty is a great topic to bring into the mix. Industry professionals are…Read More

Eating nutritious foods and getting plenty of physical activity is a foundation of being healthy at any age. Research supports healthy eating, fitness and overall outlook on life as keys to healthy aging. Access helpful…Read More

August is National Wellness Month, a time to focus on self-care, managing stress and promoting healthy routines. The articles we compiled below discuss nutrition, exercise and standards of care—all the things that we hope you…Read More

Did you know that nearly half of U.S. adults do not get enough physical exercise? April is Move More Month, an observation intended to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity and moving more…Read More

June 7, 2019 is World Food Safety Day! This initiative was developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization who together manage a Joint Food Standards Programme,…Read More