I am a RDN with over 25 years of experience in LTC. Over the past few years, I have been…
11 PES Statement Examples
1) Inadequate protein and energy intake related to increased nutrient needs as evidenced by a pressure ulcer on buttock. 2)…
15 easy ways to increase calories in LTC
Mix 4oz ice cream with chocolate milk Mix 4oz Magic Cup with 8oz whole milk or Ensure Plus Extra cottage…
10 easy ways to connect with a RDN mentor:
1. Email Doreen Rodo at dietitianmentor@yahoo.com. You can ask any RDN related questions. Specialty is LTC, writing and making videos…
American Diabetes Association recommendations for A1Cs
Slide from Nutrition in LTC-video presentation by Doreen Rodo…..see digital goods page for more information.
Link to RD mentoring project for Texas and Florida
RD/RDNs in all fields in Texas and Florida to mentor dietetics students in Fall 2019-Spring 2020! Apply by 7/24/19. Click…
Sample nutrition note for a resident with a decline in meal intake
5/20/17-Resident has experienced a decline in meal intake the past week r/t UTI with ABT therapy. She denies any difficulty…
Beat the Summer Heat!
Afshan Hussain Ali, MSc, RDN, CDE Though summer may bring to mind picnics and chips and delicious chocolate desserts, dietitians…
Shine Light on Vitamin D
Written by Stephanie Alvarez, Student Dietitian The sun has always symbolized Vitamin D. Also known as the Sunshine Vitamin, it…
Nutrition counseling for those on Warfarin
Working in long-term care, I often get questions about what foods to avoid when using the medication, Warfarin, also called…
