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Celiac Disease in Older Adults: Incidence and Management

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…

Celiac Disease in Older Adults: Incidence and Management

Julia started a new job as the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) at a continuing care retirement community. She noticed that the community’s…

Should Obese Older Adults in Post-Acute Care Be Encouraged to Lose Weight?

Ana, a registered dietitian nutritionist at a skilled nursing facility, received a consult from the facility physician for weight loss for 80-year Mabel, whose BMI is 37. Ana is new…

Should Obese Older Adults in Post-Acute Care Be Encouraged to Lose Weight?

Ana, a registered dietitian nutritionist at a skilled nursing facility, received a consult from the facility physician for weight loss for 80-year…

Making Mealtime Magic for Older Adults in Health Care Communities

In the past couple of years, Covid has thrown the best of intentions for food service delivery and dining in post-acute care facilities into turmoil. Staffing shortages, communal dining restrictions,…

Making Mealtime Magic for Older Adults in Health Care Communities

In the past couple of years, Covid has thrown the best of intentions for food service delivery and dining in post-acute care…

Should Older Adults Ditch the Diet for the Holiday Season?

The smell of turkey roasting in the oven… The sight of the table set for a very special holiday gathering… Candles glowing brightly…festive holiday music… The flavor of your favorite…

Should Older Adults Ditch the Diet for the Holiday Season?

The smell of turkey roasting in the oven… The sight of the table set for a very special holiday gathering… Candles glowing…

Vegetarian and Plant-Based Diets for the Aging Population

Alexis is a registered dietitian nutritionist who works with older adults of varying ages in numerous settings including private practice, outpatient counseling and a skilled nursing facility with 60 long-term…

Vegetarian and Plant-Based Diets for the Aging Population

Alexis is a registered dietitian nutritionist who works with older adults of varying ages in numerous settings including private practice, outpatient counseling…

Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health

Willie’s daughter, Simone, is worried about her father’s eating habits. Willie is 66 years old, has hypertension and coronary artery disease, and recently had angioplasty. Willie’s father died of a…

Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health

Willie’s daughter, Simone, is worried about her father’s eating habits. Willie is 66 years old, has hypertension and coronary artery disease, and…

Managing Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Kathleen’s parents and grandfathers all died because of heart disease. Now 65, she assumed her risk was probably high due to family history, her 20 year history of hypertension, and…

Managing Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Kathleen’s parents and grandfathers all died because of heart disease. Now 65, she assumed her risk was probably high due to family…

Restrict or Liberalize? Therapeutic Diets for Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)

Richard is 88-years old and was recently hospitalized post myocardial infarction (MI) for placement of a stent and management of heart failure. Prior to the MI, he had hypertension that…

Restrict or Liberalize? Therapeutic Diets for Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)

Richard is 88-years old and was recently hospitalized post myocardial infarction (MI) for placement of a stent and management of heart failure.…

Heart healthy foods to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease

Clear the Confusion: What to Eat to Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Janelle is a 59-year-old woman who is concerned about her risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Her mother died at age 61 from a heart attack, and even though Janelle is…

Clear the Confusion: What to Eat to Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Janelle is a 59-year-old woman who is concerned about her risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Her mother died at age 61 from…

Clinical nutrition care for enteral and parenteral nutrition

Spotlight on Malnutrition Month & Malnutrition Awareness Week

Nutrition professionals play a crucial role in identifying and treating malnutrition, and it’s a condition that must be treated early and comprehensively. However, it’s also a condition that can easily…

Spotlight on Malnutrition Month & Malnutrition Awareness Week

Nutrition professionals play a crucial role in identifying and treating malnutrition, and it’s a condition that must be treated early and comprehensively.…

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…

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…

Dysphagia: Diagnosis, Treatment and Controversies

Have you ever swallowed and had food “go down the wrong way”? For an estimated 40% of adults over the age of 65, dysphagia makes this a daily possibility. Dysphagia…

Dysphagia: Diagnosis, Treatment and Controversies

Have you ever swallowed and had food “go down the wrong way”? For an estimated 40% of adults over the age of…

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Becky Dorner Blog

Nutrition News & Information Posts

Celiac Disease in Older Adults: Incidence and Management

Celiac Disease in Older Adults: Incidence and Management

Should Obese Older Adults in Post-Acute Care Be Encouraged to Lose Weight?

Should Obese Older Adults in Post-Acute Care Be Encouraged to Lose Weight?

Making Mealtime Magic for Older Adults in Health Care Communities

Making Mealtime Magic for Older Adults in Health Care Communities

Should Older Adults Ditch the Diet for the Holiday Season?

Should Older Adults Ditch the Diet for the Holiday Season?

Vegetarian and Plant-Based Diets for the Aging Population

Vegetarian and Plant-Based Diets for the Aging Population

Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health

Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health

Managing Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Managing Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Restrict or Liberalize? Therapeutic Diets for Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)

Restrict or Liberalize? Therapeutic Diets for Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)

Clear the Confusion: What to Eat to Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Clear the Confusion: What to Eat to Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Spotlight on Malnutrition Month & Malnutrition Awareness Week

Spotlight on Malnutrition Month & Malnutrition Awareness Week

Is Tube Feeding Appropriate for Someone with Dementia and Dysphagia?

Is Tube Feeding Appropriate for Someone with Dementia and Dysphagia?

Dysphagia: Diagnosis, Treatment and Controversies

Dysphagia: Diagnosis, Treatment and Controversies

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