Provided in an Elder-centered manner that supports, promotes and respects Elders’ rights, safety, security, comfort, choice, autonomy and decision-making.

Recognizes that quality nutrition, hydration and pleasurable dining enhance the “quality of life” and the “quality of care” for Elders in long-term care embraces a holistic approach, recognizing that food, beverages and pleasurable dining influence.

Seasonal Menus are planned with cost and creativity in mind, with the emphasis on nutritionally balanced meals that are pleasingly presented.

To meet the needs of every Elder, we consider each person holistically including his or her personal nutritional goals, prognosis and benefits and risks of medical nutrition therapy. Importance being placed on Elders like and dislikes as well as their nutritional needs.

Recognizes that the ability to feed oneself is a basic component of an individual’s feeling of self-worth and autonomy and therefore incorporates a supportive and restorative dining component to maintain, support and/or regain Elders’ self-feeding skills.

Embraces both Inter-professional collaboration and an Interdisciplinary Care Team approach to support.