As your loved one continues to age, there will be a decrease in their appetite. This is a result of reduction in physical activity as well as the slowing of their metabolism. The medications that they take might also have an affect on how and what they’re eating. Dementia and forgetfulness plays a major role in nutrition. As a result of these two things, your loved one might eat very little or even nothing at all. The risk for not getting proper nutrition skyrockets if your loved one lives alone and are not monitoring what they’re putting into their body. As you age, your body becomes deficient in minerals and vitamins that are crucial for proper health. This is where Woodstone can step in and prove to be an enormous help. We offer a dining service that provides your loved one with healthy meal options to ensure that they are getting the nourishment they need and deserve. Here’s an interview with our Food Director Marianne, who talks about nutrition and how Woodstone ensures that they are providing your loved ones with the best possible service. This is how we focus on nutrition:
Interview with Food Director: Marianne
What makes Woodstone’s dining different from other facilities?
“Part of the move-in process is getting to know each of their likes and dislikes. Once I get that information I can plan accordingly.”
How are our meals served?
“3 meals a day- breakfast is made to order from 7:00am-10:00am,lunch is the heavier meal of the day (main course and the option of soup/sandwich or a chef salad, supper lighter meal of the day (main course and the option of soup/sandwich or chef salad. Snack/chat at 3:00pm.”
What’s your favorite part about your position?
“Some of my favorite things about my job are- getting to be creative in the kitchen, getting our residents input on the menu, and being able to make them feel at home”.
Do menus change? How do you decide what to put on the menu?
“I go off a Martin brothers menu that’s approved by a registered dietician, I add in and take items out to best fit the Woodstone residents. Menus change weekly. We offer a variety of nutritious meals that are made to meet our residents’ needs”.
What’s your favorite recipe?
“My favorite thing to make is everyone’s favorite meal on their birthday! The homemade pizza is also a huge hit here!”
We make dining a personalized experience
At Woodstone, we provide our residents with three balanced meals that are prepared by chefs who create healthy, fresh, and delicious food options that residents enjoy. Our residents can sit with their friends in the dining room or enjoy your food from the comfort of your own home. Besides great food, we create a fun atmosphere full of socializing and laughter each meal. In addition to the food tasting great, we provide our residents with the proper nutrition. From the second you walk into the dining room, we make our dining an experience. Our Food Directors will prepare meals as healthy as possible by using different seasonings to ensure that your loved one is fueling their body with the vitamins and minerals that they need. For those who have specific dietary restrictions, we are able to accommodate each of those meals to their needs and wants. Our menus are updated based on the preferences and feedback that we receive from our residents.
Taking Time
Taking time out of your day to sit down with others and enjoying your meal is so important to do. Most of the time, you find that people aren’t taking the time to sit down and enjoy their food with one another. Instead, they’re eating while they’re engaged in another activity. During that time, they aren’t focused on what’s right in front of them. We create a special time and place for our residents to enjoy their meals away from anything that might distract them. By taking out distractions during meal time, it allows you to focus on your meal and listen to others. This also allows you to listen to your body and provide it with what it need s and deserves.
Special Events
When it comes to special events at Woodstone, we take them very seriously! From decorating to the food, we put all of our effort into everything. We love to host parties, holiday meals, etc. and make specialty meals around the holidays. For residents that have any reason to celebrate like birthdays or anniversaries, we make sure that we treat them with specialized meals or desserts. Like always, we put special care and lots of preparation into making sure the food is nutritious and of course tasty!
Best,
Danielle Morrow
Marketing Specialist
