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Engaging Residents in the Dining Room

Published by Suzanne Quiring

This video discusses engaging residents in meal preparation and service to promote social interaction, purpose, and nutrition. Ideas include resident participation in wiping tables, bringing dishes to the soiled dish wagon, rolling cutlery into napkins, and contributing to meal preparation.

Objectives

Encourage resident participation in meal preparation and service; Promote social interaction and community building; Improve nutrition and well-being

Roles

Dietitian; Server; Registered Dietitian; Chef

Departments

Foodservice; Environmental Services

Industries

Other (e.g., Hospitality, Community Centers); Education; Primary healthcare industry; Skilled Nursing; Senior Living

Tags

meal-preparation; resident-engagement; social-interaction

Topics

Meal preparation and service; Engaging residents in activities; Promoting social interaction and purpose

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