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The MDS 3.0 is Here! Are you Ready?

The long awaited MDS 3.0 is finally here and all nursing homes must be ready to implement on October 1, 2010. That means a whole new process and many changes in data collection, interview process,… Read More

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Questions about Enteral Nutrition and Fat Malabsorption?

Join award winning dietitian, Dr. Jeanette Hasse, as she helps define nutrition treatment options! Earn 1.0 CPEU! Live Webinar Tuesday August 25 (2:00-3:00 PM EDT) – Recording available within a few days. Are you providing…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

Hot Topics in Long Term Care from ADA FNCE 2010

Hot Topics in Nutrition Care for Older Adults from ADA FNCE 2010Ā  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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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

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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

Kidney failure symptoms and treatment

Exploring Protein Energy Wasting in Chronic Kidney Disease

Protein Energy Wasting (or PEW) is an incredibly common issue for individuals who have been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). When PEW goes undiagnosed or is simply not treated properly severe issues can occur…Read More

Stroke signs and symptoms

Examining the 2021 Guidelines for Stroke Prevention

2021 Guideline for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients with Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack: A Guideline from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Nearly 800,000 people in the United States alone experience…Read More

Hurricane

Disaster and Emergency Planning Tools and Resources

In light of recent natural disasters, we’re providing a collection of tips, resources and courses on food safety and emergency planning to help food, nutrition and medical professionals prepare and survive during emergency situations. Food…Read More

Happy, Healthy, Hundred

Happy, Healthy, Hundred!

What does it take to make it to 100? People are living longer than ever before, and while there are many factors that go into living a long and healthy life, there is ample evidence…Read More

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Celebrating Older Adults—Just Because!

In the midst of all that’s going on around the world, we’re still seeing stories pop up about happy, healthy older adults who are making the best of their lives no matter the circumstances. These…Read More

National Nutrition Month

Celebrate National Nutrition MonthĀ® and RDN Day!

Every year in the month of March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics creates a campaign to encourage informed food choices and facilitate healthy eating habits. RDNs play a major role in shaping the public’s…Read More