Examining the Importance of Nutrition in Treating Substance Use Disorders

Substance addiction can cause malnutrition and dietary imbalances, which can lead to physical and mental health issues and increase the risk of developing other diseases. Unidine emphasizes the importance of providing fresh and healthy food options to support addiction recovery. Their health-focused approach aims to reintroduce essential nutrients to support healthy brain function during the…

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Compass Community Living Celebrates National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month, a time to bring awareness and education to the public on the importance of nutrition and healthy lifestyles for overall well-being. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics first created National Nutrition Month in 1973, which means this year, we celebrate 50 years of learning from registered dietitians about making informed…

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Building Community for Better Business Outcomes

Better people deliver better outcomes and at Compass Community Living, we’re proud of how our people deliver for residents every day and make good on our promise to make lasting impressions. David, our senior executive chef at the White Sands La Jolla community, is a great example of how we build community that delivers better…

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Kosher vs. Kosher-Style Diets in Senior Living Hospitality

Kosher diets are based on traditions of the Jewish religion and follow the customs of Jewish law. These laws are found within the Torah, a sacred text used in the Jewish religion. They provide an outline of which foods are allowed, as well as how foods must be produced, processed, and prepared prior to consumption. Many…

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How We Lead with Our Nutrition Expertise: The Role of RDN

At Compass Community Living, we employ hundreds and hundreds of Registered Dietitians (RDN) across the country in a variety of roles from clinical dietitians, clinical nutrition or operations managers, corporate nutrition leaders and even Vice President Positions.  The skills of the RDN are vital to our organization and enables us to lead with food and…

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