Read this Inside Assisted Living article and learn what questions to ask and steps to take to insure that your loved one is eating properly prepared and nutritious foods in an Assisted Living Facility. 

Educating yourself on elder nutrition guidelines, coordinating with doctors and creating good communication with the staff, both on the floor and in the kitchen, is key. It is necessary to ask the administration for specific information, such as:

Does the facility have a full time dietitian who is certified in proper nutrition and special dietary needs?

Also, does the facility offer residents ongoing nutritional education so they can be involved in their own health regime? Nutritional knowledge changes as we age, so assisted living communities should be teaching updated nutrition to their residents.

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