Delivering a nutritious and well-balanced meal to residents is an important aspect of providing care at Eastbourne. All our residents will undertake an assessment process with our dedicated team, the diet plan is intrinsically connected to the overall health, well-being, and, ultimately, our quality of life. We recognise the significance of having an excellent nutrition in our care home, and we are committed to providing our residents with a balanced and healthy meal. There are numerous health benefits of having a well balanced diet, Having a healthy life style will helps in several areas…
Studies over the years have placed much importance to nutrition and energy levels required for all people of any ages, however, for the elderly this becomes more vital as stresses are placed on mental and physical responses which deteriorates over time. At Eastbourne Grange we have our own cooks and specialists at hand to create bespoke diet plans to aid and improve the defined areas of concern, which often are also linked to medication treatment being administered. Prevention of malnourishment is heavily focussed on, malnutrition can have significant consequences for elderly people in care. We are able to create a personalised and regulated diet with the assistance of our expert staff, culinary team, and dieticians, ensuring that each resident receives the proper quantity of nutrients.
Our appetites naturally limits as we starts ageing, making it difficult to retain a keen interest in eating, often poor diets contribute greatly to mental depression and anxiety. We use a daily menu board to offer a variety of nutritious meals, and we encourage our residents to select the meal of their choice. We believe that providing our residents a choice helps to keep them involved with the meals they eat. This process of mental engagement and being in control often helps to allow our residents to maintain a better diet and allow any medicated to work as it needs to with a health meal plan.
Staying hydrated is yet another important factor along side with a well-balanced meals. Our staff encourage patients to drink water and supplement with other liquids such as tea and fresh juices to help them stay hydrated. Our team will work with families to understand what are the likes and dislikes of the residents, fresh mint juice with lemon for example might a staple in someones diet, we promote exploring new foods and drinks, adding a sense of excitement and discovery all helps to stimulate the mind.
Our experienced team takes pleasure in making mealtimes a memorable part of each day. All meals are made-to-order and prepared on-site with fresh ingredients acquired from small companies within the Eastbourne area. We provide various diet options to support, and including diabetic, celiac, renal illness, and dairy/glucose intolerance, by working closely with our visiting nutritionists and dieticians.
Mealtimes are as much about having a good time as they are about eating well. As a result, our eating spaces are deliberately constructed to provide such protected, peaceful periods and to foster a dignified, calm, and joyful environment on the Southeast Coast. Mealtimes are an important aspect of a resident’s care; our team members going in with meal times to aid those who require assistance.
For more information on nutrition and diet at Eastbourne Grange Care Home, get in touch to arrange a visit.