Creating a Pleasant Atmosphere at Meal Time
“Making Mealtime Pleasant: Creating a Pleasant Atmosphere” By Lisa Davey, RN, MS Enjoying a meal is more than the taste of the food we eat. Historically humans worked together to gather and hunt for food. They relied on each other to get the food and then shared their meal. While we may not have to […]
Nutrition for the Older Person
Meal planning should include the types and amounts of food to meet the nutritional needs of the client. How many calories do older adults need? A woman over 50 who is: Not physically active needs about 1600 calories a day A man over 50 who is: Not physically active needs about 2000 calories a day […]
10 Reasons for Loss of Appetite
10 Reasons for Loss of Appetite Lack of Exercise: Regular activity can boost a person’s appetite. Dehydration: This can be brought on by age related changes, medications or lack of interest, but dehydration can lead to dangerous conditions impeding a person’s ability to function appropriately. Lack of Routine: Eating around the same time each day helps […]
JFS Senior Engagement Program
Did you see our Reflector article on JFS Senior Engagement Program? Check it out below and read more articles in The Reflector on Jewish Community Federation of Richmond’s website. It’s Monday morning and Carol Kelley is beginning her day at JFS. She may not be a paid employee, but her contributions are just as valuable […]
4 Questions for a Care Manager
Did you see our Reflector article on Care Management? Check it out below and read more articles in The Reflector on Jewish Community Federation of Richmond’s website. Four Questions for a Care Manager Lisa Colegrove is Care Management Director at Jewish Family Services (JFS) and oversees the Care Management department. She has worked at JFS […]
Combating Social Isolation
For many as they grow older, it is easy to feel isolated. Family members might not live close by or it is becoming harder to nurture personal relationships. Recently one of our partners, United Way of Greater and Petersburg held a one-day symposium Come Together: Eliminating Social Isolation for Older Adults. The symposium brought together RVA […]
