Serve Flexibility and Convenience at Senior Living Facilities
Seniors considering a move into a supportive community are looking at dining options as a major factor in their decision. More prospective residents, including 68% of baby boomers, want more flexibility, including a greater variety of fare and settings. Get inspired with these ideas for helping residents maintain their autonomy and lifestyles.
- Extend dining hours. Consider offering all-day dining options to allow residents to eat on their schedule.
- Expand grab-and-go Let diners take their meals wherever they prefer to enjoy them, whether that’s in their rooms, on the patio or on the go. Try healthy, handheld meals like this Turkey Shawarma, featuring turkey breast roast wrapped in a pita with cabbage slaw and tzatziki sauce. Or offer a hot-off-the-press Taverna Breakfast Panini with melted Halloumi and crisp turkey bacon to take on a morning hike.
- Offer room service. Cater to residents who prefer privacy, have mobility challenges or just want to catch another episode of their favorite TV show.
- Provide different settings. If your facility permits, set up informal dining spaces like a casual bistro or a café that offer pleasant atmospheres for lighter meals and social meetups.
With a few tweaks to your dining offerings to accommodate diverse lifestyles, you’ll attract new residents and delight current ones. Which would you try at your facility? Drop us a note on our Facebook or LinkedIn pages.
Sources:
https://blog.thebristal.com/senior-living-dining-trends
https://seniorhousingsolutions.net/what-are-the-dining-options-in-assisted-living
https://education.fullcount.net/2023-senior-living-dining-trends
