Participants should be aware of the following financial/non-financial relationships:
Amanda L. Goldman, MS, RD, LD, FAND: I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
Dana P. Fillmore, RD: Gordon Food Service (Self) : Employee (Status: Ongoing)
We all know that food plays an important role in cultural identity and offering diverse menu selections can be a meaningful way to foster an environment of inclusion. Join this session as we share ideas and real-life operator strategies to enable your foodservice department to play a leading role in promoting diversity and inclusion within your organization. We will explore delicious culinary offerings from various cuisines that will appeal to your residents’ senses, enhance person-centered care, and elevate the dining experience. You will leave with practical and innovative resources and ideas to celebrate cultural diversity.
Learning Objectives:
Describe how food and nutrition impacts senior dining from a cultural perspective.
Identify environmental, social and cultural influences on menu options and meal selections.
Implement simple strategies to elevate the dining experience to enhance cultural diversity and inclusion.