Beyond Special Diets: How Garden Spot, Lifespark Infuse Wellness in Senior Living Dining Programs

Senior Housing News July 12, 2024
Andrew Christman

Wellness is a big area of interest in senior living dining programs given the wants and needs of the incoming baby boomer generation. But wellness goes beyond just meeting dietary needs.

Senior living operators including Lifespark and Garden Spot Communities are going beyond low-sodium and low-fat meals and are embracing food that is both toothsome and healthful. That’s translating into menus with dishes using freshly caught fish and vegetables grown onsite.

It’s also being seen with more resident feedback and involvement when it comes to menu planning and development, which factors into the mental health aspect of dining.

For the incoming baby boomers, there is also an increasing demand for more choices and more options.

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