Nutrition & Dining
Nutrition Blogs
Preventing dehydration in older adults – Why hydration matters in Care Homes
Staying properly hydrated is essential for health at every stage of life, but it becomes particularly important in later years. For older adults, maintaining adequate fluid intake can sometimes be more challenging due to natural changes in the body, reduced thirst...
Omega-3s and heart-healthy foods for older adults – Supporting well-being through nutrition
As we grow older, nutrition plays an increasingly important role in protecting heart health, maintaining strength and supporting overall well-being. For adults over 50 – and particularly those living in Care Homes – thoughtful, balanced meals can make a meaningful...
Protein, strength and healthy ageing in Care Homes – Eating well to stay strong
Protein and muscle health in older adults Staying strong and mobile is an important part of ageing well and nutrition plays a central role in supporting this. Protein, in particular, is essential for older adults as it helps maintain muscle strength and contributes to...
Warming hearts and plates: our autumn-winter menus at Nellsar
As the leaves turn and the days grow cooler, our kitchens at Nellsar Care Homes are embracing the season with comforting, nourishing meals designed to support our residents’ well-being. Autumn and winter bring unique nutritional needs, and we’re proud to meet them...
Food Allergen Awareness Training for Nellsar Care Home team members
In the bustling environment of a Care Home, the well-being of residents relies heavily on the vigilance and knowledge of the team members supporting them. One crucial aspect of this care is food allergen awareness – a vital training component that ensures the safety...
Hengist Field and Woodstock Homes to be part of Food First Project roll out
This month, Nellsar's Hengist Field Care Home and Woodstock Residential Care Home commenced training for the 'Food First Project' which will be carried out over the next three months by Medway Community Healthcare Dietetics Teams. The Food First Project is a pilot...
NACC South East Spring Seminar 2024
The NACC The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) unites, supports and represents everyone working in and associated with catering in the UK care sector. It is recognised as a respected source of information and opinion for the dynamic and growing area of care...
Nellsar Nutrition and Hydration Week 2024
Nutrition and Hydration Week this year was a tasty, fun and colourful time across our Nellsar Homes. The awareness week is an international celebration of the importance of food and drink, which highlights the issue of dehydration and malnutrition which is still...
Celebrating the role of Nutrition Lead at Nellsar
One of the things I am most proud and passionate about in my work with Nellsar is the Nutrition Lead job role I created and developed over the last few years. The role is completely unique to Nellsar, and its sole focus is on the person-centred nutrition and hydration...
Going animal free in Veganuary
This month is Veganuary – an awareness month which encourages people to try veganism for the whole of January. Many people also see it as an opportunity to go meat-free for a month to help regain some healthful habits after an indulgent December. By definition, a...
Nutrition and Catering reflections on 2023 and aspirations for 2024
2023 has been a year of great achievement for Nellsar’s Care Home Nutrition and Catering department. Nutrition and Hydration Lead success We started the year strong with the Nutrition and Hydration Lead role developing into a more established position within our...
Speech and Language Therapy and Dietetics Mealtimes Focus Group
As Nutrition and Hydration Lead at Lulworth House Residential Care Home, I have lots of different responsibilities linked to our residents' eating capacities and nutrition (including weight loss or gain) and part of that is referring individuals to the Speech and...