Weight Loss

In this video, Ardis Reed, a quality improvement specialist with TMF Quality Innovation Network, discusses why food service staff need to "think outside the box" when meeting seniors' nutritional needs. Reed shares ideas that can be adapted by staff in a variety of settings to ensure seniors have a happy and healthy dining experience.

Use this handout to help your staff assess the levels of hydration, activity, nutrition and dental care with residents.

This document highlights best practices in hydration and nutrition for elderly residents.

Becky Dorner & Associates created a clinical question-and-answer website addressing nutrition and weight management.

Minimum Data Set (MDS) training is available in Section K, "Swallowing/Nutritional Status: Height, Weight, and Nutritional Approaches." Scroll down the page to locate the Section K materials.

In this recorded webinar on March 28, 2024, TMF QIN-QIO specialist Ardis Reed, MPH, RD, LD, CDCES, FADCES, educates why food service staff need to "think outside the box" when meeting residents' nutritional needs. Reed shares ideas that can be adapted by staff in a variety of settings to ensure residents have a happy and healthy dining experience.