Resident and Family Perspectives on Communal Dining in the Nursing Home

Nursing home (NH) residents are at increased risk for malnutrition compared to community-dwelling older adults. Poor nutrition is associated with depression, functional decline, and higher 1-year mortality. Communal dining environments create a social dining atmosphere that increases the amount of food being consumed.
Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - Category: Health Management Authors: Source Type: research