I am a retired dietitian/nutritionist. For the last 10+ years of my 40+ career I worked in a variety of nursing. Sometimes I would fill in for a few days or few months. But I was long term at two facilities. Nursing home residents (and Sometimes their families) want to talk. Sure they want to complain about the meals. But, often, they ju…
I am a retired dietitian/nutritionist. For the last 10+ years of my 40+ career I worked in a variety of nursing. Sometimes I would fill in for a few days or few months. But I was long term at two facilities. Nursing home residents (and Sometimes their families) want to talk. Sure they want to complain about the meals. But, often, they just want to talk. Over time I came to realize that listening to the stories was likely more important than maintaining optimal nutrition.
I am a retired dietitian/nutritionist. For the last 10+ years of my 40+ career I worked in a variety of nursing. Sometimes I would fill in for a few days or few months. But I was long term at two facilities. Nursing home residents (and Sometimes their families) want to talk. Sure they want to complain about the meals. But, often, they just want to talk. Over time I came to realize that listening to the stories was likely more important than maintaining optimal nutrition.