Dining
What’s on the Menu? Dining in a Senior Citizen Community in Frederick, Md.
July 12, 2024We understand that beyond sustaining us nutritionally, food plays an integral role in the quality of our lives. It engages our senses – taste, smell, sight, touch and even hearing (think of the crunch of an apple!) It can give us pleasure and joy. It encourages social interaction and cultural sharing, bringing people together and sparking conversation. That’s why we’re committed to making dining special, every day.
Read MoreCooking for Grandma: What’s on the Nursing Home Menu?
March 28, 2023When you think about a nursing home menu, flavor is not a word that comes to mind. However, today’s nursing home menu features savory yet healthy choices for almost every taste.
Read MoreTo Cook or Not to Cook? Senior Living Dining Options
November 11, 2022Senior living dining programs are providing more variety than ever, supporting wellness by offering more fruits, vegetables and whole grains and less high-fat dairy and fried foods. Dining teams prepare delicious meals for residents and guests to enjoy while offering options to meet most dietary needs and trends, such as those featured in this sample menu from Country Meadows.
Read MoreHow to ensure our senior independent living residents are getting proper nutrition in this current health climate
June 3, 2020Country Meadows is home for hundreds of seniors across eleven senior living communities in Pennsylvania, plus one in Frederick, Maryland. And during this time where home means something more, the …
Read MoreHow Country Meadows blends thoughtful dining in an active and social lifestyle retirement community
May 21, 2020When Katherine Thomas began her role as Vice President of Dining and Culinary Services at Country Meadows, she had a big task on her hands. The senior independent living community …
Read MoreFor American Diabetes Month, learn about potential warning signs and treatment for seniors with type 2 diabetes
November 19, 2019It’s inevitable—as we get older, our health begins to change. We often spend our lives focused on caring for those around us, but it’s equally important to care for ourselves, …
Read MoreDiscover summer’s bounty of local produce at our retirement home communities
June 12, 2019Summertime is quite possibly the favorite season for nutritious, flavorful eating. While the best retirement communities serve tasty and healthful meals all year long, we look forward to the midyear …
Read MoreReinventing healthy cuisine for senior living dining at Country Meadows
April 30, 2019Katherine (Kathy) Thomas, our new VP of Dining and Culinary Service, joined Country Meadows in November 2018. She has spent nearly all of her career managing food and nutrition services …
Read MorePaying attention to unexpected sounds and aromas at Country Meadows
March 14, 2019In my last blog post I shared observations around my campus focusing on my sense of sight. It got me thinking about my other senses, so I took time to …
Read MoreThe best senior living communities shatter the myths (check us out and see)
January 16, 2019Over the holidays, with more time spent together, some families begin discussing the idea of senior living communities. Though Mom or Dad could raise the issue, it’s more likely prompted …
Read More8 tips for dining out with your loved one needing memory support this holiday season
December 20, 2018“Susan, is that you? Oh Susan, it’s so lovely to see you. It’s been years and years!” a mother calls out to her son. He visited her memory care facility …
Read MoreThe night the movers left me at Country Meadows I discovered good food, nice neighbors and tons of amenities
July 25, 2018The day I had long waited for finally arrived. It was a hot August day, and the movers arrived early in the morning before the real heat of the day …
Read MoreSeniors anticipate celebrating love and friendship on Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2018In the middle of winter, it’s nice to warm our hearts with a day that celebrates love and friendship. Though we tend to think of Valentine’s Day as one of …
Read MoreEncourage multigenerational interaction at your family Thanksgiving gathering
November 22, 2017Thanksgiving is Americans’ second-favorite holiday, following Christmas, according to a national Harris Poll of a cross section of adults in 2015. Travel statistics back that up, with Thanksgiving also coming …
Read More10 tasty snacks to promote health and improve senior living
September 19, 2017Many seniors, particularly those who live alone, don’t eat enough or as healthily as they once did for a number of reasons. Medications could affect their appetite. Their teeth might …
Read MoreSharing our senior living recipe for enjoyable dining
July 26, 2017Even though seniors’ nutritional needs and appetites may change as they get older, what doesn’t change is their desire for great-tasting food. Recognizing this, the best retirement communities prepare and …
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