Long Term Care Non-communal Dining

 

Non-communal Dining Residents Can Look Forward to

“Official Day Brightener” may not be in your job title, but if you work in long term care foodservice, it should be. With mealtime being the highlight of many resident’s days, especially now that communal activities have been put on hold, how do you make it special when it’s a socially distanced table for one? Here are a few ideas to make mealtime an uplifting time for all.


Looks Good!
Being served with a warm smile and a great-looking tray is the perfect beginning of a day-brightening dining experience. Sleek, glossy trays such as Camwear non-skid trays with handles paired with modern meal delivery ware such as the Harbor collection evoke the feeling of hotel room service. With a wide selection of options, you can have fun creating a colorful tray top that complements the personality and culture of your staff and residents.


Homey Touches
The plate is so much more than just a backdrop for the meal. It can play an important role in temperature maintenance since ceramic plates can be heated for hot foods or chilled for cold. And did you know that plate color can even stimulate appetite? Studies have shown that strong contrast between the food and the plate color enhances visibility and entices seniors to eat more to get the calories and nutrition they need. Cambro’s classic white ceramic ware or Tuxton’s Nevada dinnerware in cayenne are durable choices that create a homey, familiar feel while supporting proper serving temperatures and promoting a healthy appetite.



Quiet Transport
In the current era of non-communal dining, doorway dining is gaining popularity. Staff serve meals to residents seated in their doorways, keeping them safely distanced from one another yet still feeling like part of a community. A quiet, dual access cart is the ideal way to serve residents efficiently from both sides without disturbing the peace. Add some music your residents enjoy, and you’ve created a mealtime experience that will lift their spirits (and yours) and keep them looking forward to mealtime.

 

Whether you’re looking to spruce up your tray top or improve temperature maintenance, we’re here to help you keep brightening days with great meal service. Contact us.

 

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