Consultation Services for Seniors’ Living Facilities

With years of experience in nutrition for older adults, I offer a variety of tailored consultation services to enhance the dining and nutritional experience in seniors’ living facilities. These services include:

• Menu development and review
• Guidance on texture-modified diets
• Recipe creation and testing
• Dining environment assessments

Menus

Menus are the foundation of nutrition and significantly impact residents’ quality of life. A well-balanced menu requires careful planning to meet the nutritional needs of the population while staying within the facility’s production capabilities and budget.

I specialize in creating, modifying, and reviewing menus for seniors’ living facilities to ensure they are both nutritious and practical.

Texture-Modified Diets

Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is common among older adults, often due to illnesses affecting the swallowing mechanism. While dysphagia should be assessed by a trained clinician, managing it often involves modifying food textures and liquid consistency.

If your facility needs assistance with planning, understanding, or producing texture-modified diets, I can help. I have experience developing menus that align with regional standards and the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework.

Recipes

Standardized recipes are essential for consistently producing high-quality meals that meet nutritional standards and satisfy residents.

I work with facilities to create and modify recipes that ensure consistency, nutritional value, and ease of production.

Dining Environment

The dining environment plays a crucial role in residents’ mealtime experience and food intake. Both the physical and social aspects of the dining atmosphere must be thoughtfully considered.

With experience in optimizing dining environments, I can help create a setting that enhances the overall mealtime experience for residents.

Contact me today to discuss how I can support your facility in enhancing nutrition and dining services for your residents.