FAQ

Menu Planning

Aldrich JK, Massey LK. A liberalized geriatric diet fits most dietary prescriptions for long-term-care residents. J Am Diet Assoc. 1999;99:478-480.

Amunrud EA, Mitchell CO. Acceptability and health effects of commercially prepared puree foods in nursing home residents. J Am Diet Assoc. 1999;99(suppl):A-119. Abstract.

Campbell A, Williford JH, Houston S. Does resident participation in planning menus improve their food consumption. J Am Diet Assoc. 1995;95(suppl):A-68. Abstract.

Cassens D, Johnson E. Enhancing taste, texture, appearance and presentation of pureed foods improves resident quality of life and weight status. J Am Diet Assoc. 1993;93(suppl):A-39. Abstract.

Cluskey M. Offering three-meal options in continuing care retirement communities may improve food intake of residents. J Nutr Elder. 2001;20(3):57-62.

Coleman MS, Bednar CM, King CC, Alford AA. Comparison of food intake of pureed beef products by institutionalized elderly subjects. J Am Diet Assoc. 1995;95(suppl):A-60. Abstract.

Johnson RM, Smiciklas-Wright HA. Dietary intake of female nursing home residents: Independent and dependent eaters. J Am Diet Assoc. 1990;90(suppl):A-121. Abstract.

Kolhatkar RR, Hill RS. Successful utilization of OBRA standards and CQI indicators to implement changes in a liberalized geriatric diet program. J Am Diet Assoc. 1994;94(suppl):A-45. Abstract.

Lasheras C, Fernandez S, Patterson AM. Mediterranean diet and age with respect to overall survival in institutionalized, nonsmoking elderly people. Am J Clin Nutr. 2000;71:987-992.

Martinson KE, Baker SD, VanWyngarden L, Holtorf S. The effects of choice on the quality of nutritional intake in nursing home care unit patients. J Am Diet Assoc. 1990;90(suppl):A-109. Abstract.

Parrington DJ, Rousseau P, Fuentevilla-Clifton A. The effect of liberalizing dietary cholesterol and fat intake on nutritional status and dietary intake of institutionalized elderly. J Am Diet Assoc. 1993;93(suppl):A-31. Abstract.

Position of the American Dietetic Association: Liberalized diets for older adults in long-term care. J Am Diet Assoc. 1998;98:201-204. Full text available on ADA's website.

Shatenstein B, Ferland G. Absence of nutritional or clinical consequences of decentralized bulk food portioning in elderly nursing home residents with dementia in Montreal. J Am Diet Assoc. 2000;100:1354-1360.

Welch P, Endres J. Procedures for use of soy protein in long-term care menus. J Nutr Elder. 2001;20(4):43-52.

Williford JH, Snell D, Houston S. Effect of menus selected by residents versus corporate prepared menus on resident nutrient intake. J Am Diet Assoc. 1995;95(suppl):A-97. Abstract.

Meal Service

Cluskey M, Dunton N. Serving meals of reduced portion size did not improve appetite among elderly in a personal-care section of a long-term-care community. J Am Diet Assoc. 1999;99:733-735.

Gilmore SC, Russell CM. Perceptions of meal service in long-term-care nursing facilities. J Am Diet Assoc. 1990;90(suppl):A-82. Abstract.

Jean LA. "Finger food menu" restores independence in dining. Health Care Food Nutr Focus. 1997;14:4-6.

Marsden JP, Meehan RA, Calkins MP. Therapeutic kitchens for residents with dementia. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2001;16:303-11.

Roy RM, Spate LA. Restaurant style service in the long term care setting: The customer service focus of the future. J Am Diet Assoc. 1995;95(suppl):A-83. Abstract.

Sidenvall B, Fjellstrom C; Ek AC. The meal situation in geriatric care--intentions and experiences. J Adv Nurs. 1994;20:613-621.

Young KW, Binns MA, Greenwood CE. Meal delivery practices do not meet needs of Alzheimer patients with increased cognitive and behavioral difficulties in a long-term care facility. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2001;56:M656-61.

Food Consumption

Alford DM. Behavioral responses of the institutionalized elderly to eating and to food services. Nurs Homes.1986;35:20-4.

Amella EJ. Factors influencing the proportion of food consumed by nursing home residents with dementia. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1999;47:879-885.

Castellanos VH, Andrews YN. Inherent flaws in a method of estimating meal intake commonly used in long-term-care facilities. J Am Diet Assoc. 2002;102:826-830.

Cluskey M. A preliminary investigation of the food intake patterns and beliefs among independent living elderly residents in a continuing care retirement center. J Nutr Elder. 2001;20(3):29-38.

Cluskey M, Kim YK. Use and perceived effectiveness of strategies for enhancing food and nutrient intakes among elderly persons in long-term care. J Am Diet Assoc. 2001;101:111-114.

Hogstel MO, Robinson NB. Feeding the frail elderly. J Gerontol Nurs. 1989;15(3):16-20.

Johnson RM, Smiciklas-Wright H, Soucy IM, Rizzo JA. Nutrient intake of nursing-home residents receiving pureed foods or a regular diet. J Am Geriatr Soc.1995;43:344-8.

Lee LT, Drake WM, Kendler DL. Intake of calcium and vitamin D in 3 Canadian long-term care facilities. J Am Diet Assoc. 2002;102:244-247.

Massey LK. Is caffeine a risk factor for bone loss in the elderly? Am J Clin Nutr. 2001;74:569-70.

Osborn CL, Marshall MJ. Self feeding performance in nursing home residents. J Gerontol Nurs. 1993;19:7-14.

Shatenstein B, Claveau D, Ferland G. Visual observation is a valid means of assessing dietary consumption among older adults with cognitive deficits in long-term care settings. J Am Diet Assoc.2002;102:250-252

Sidenvall B, Ek AC. Long-term care patients and their dietary intake related to eating ability and nutritional needs: Nursing staff interventions. J Adv Nurs. 1993;18:565-573.

Siebens H, et al. Correlates and consequences of eating dependency in institutionalized elderly. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1986;34:192-198.

Simmons SF, Osterweil D, Schnelle JF. Improving food intake in nursing home residents with feeding assistance: A staffing analysis. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2001;56:M790-M794.

Wunderlich S, Campanelli J, Midura A, Mitchem N, Smithweiss C, Yenesel L. Intake of essential micronutrients for healthy bones among nursing home residents and influence of music on nutrient intake. J Am Diet Assoc. 1999;99(suppl):A-88. Abstract.

Dining Room

Bonnel WB. The nursing home group dining room: Managing the work of eating. J Nutr Elder. 1993;13:1-10.

Case T, Gilbert L. Dietary and dining expectations of residents of long-term care facilities. Nutr. 1997;13:703-704.

Elliot HL, Poly CK. Dining atmosphere's affect on mood and meal consumption on elderly residents in long-term care. J Am Diet Assoc. 1999;99(suppl):A-119. Abstract.

McDaniel JH, Hunt A, Hackes B, Pope JF. Impact of dining room environment on nutritional intake of Alzheimer's residents: a case study. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2001;16:297-302.

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