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Mealtime Solutions for Independent Dining during COVID-19

Certain medical conditions can make dining difficult for seniors, which may require caregiver...

5 Innovative Senior Living Dining Trends Post-COVID-19

As we continue to look at trends in Senior Living design during COVID-19, we’re forecasting the need for flexible dining spaces and adaptable foodservice processes. Learn more about the trends we’re seeing in the industry.

8 Factors for Choosing a Commercial Ice Machine

From types of ice machines and types of ice cubes to certifications and ice machine maintenance, we’ve broken down 8 key factors to consider when selecting the best commercial ice machine for your residents, staff and community.

5 Easy Ways to Promote Healthy Hydration for Seniors This Summer

With summer heating up, it’s more important than ever to ensure residents remain properly hydrated. In this blog post, we’ve curated five practical ways you can help promote hydration – and health – in your community.

COVID-19 Tips: Developing an Easy, Effective Senior Living Dining Meal Delivery Program

Amid increased demand for in-room dining, help ensure food arrives hot and appetizing with expert tips and recommendations from Direct Supply’s Senior Foodservice Product Consultant Tina Burns.

What Products Should Be under the Hood in a Commercial Kitchen?

Ventilation systems (also known as hoods) are required in a commercial kitchen setting. They provide fire protection for the kitchen and create a comfortable working atmosphere for your staff and a pleasant experience for your residents by removing odors, heat, steam, grease and smoke. Know the difference between hood types so you can identify and select the right products to go under them as well as innovative solutions that can stand alone.

Improving Memory Care Dining

Improve memory care dining by soothing anxiety, improving your table setting, creating an ideal menu and fostering socialization.

Webinar: Dietary Emergency Preparedness for Senior Living

Educate, enlighten and encourage dietary management personnel in assessments, planning, and developing training and processes that will help them further prepare their staff members while enhancing quality and efficiency.

Bringing Farm to Table to Your Community

More and more Senior Living communities are invigorating mealtimes through sustainable choices and healthier options.

A Guide to Table Setting and Caring for Smallwares

Knowing the different ways to professionally set a table professionally goes a long way in the foodservice experience. We’ll not only tell you how but also let you know how to care for your glassware, china and flatware, too.

Efficient Cooking Equipment Affects More than the Kitchen

Creating pleasurable dining in Long Term Care for residents starts with having a kitchen that is both operationally efficient and well-equipped. Obviously, an efficient kitchen will not only help increase food safety and food quality, but equipment that can cook more food faster will also allow staff more time to engage with residents.

Transform Your Community with 9 Senior Living Dining Trends

With the latest in Senior Living dining, you can transform your community and engage your residents. This guide outlines up-and-coming trends, all of which put residents first.