Long Term Care RD

Episode Overview: In this practical episode of the Long Term Care RD podcast, Michelle breaks down a real-world sample nutrition care plan for a resident with a stage 3 pressure injury. Drawing from over a decade in SNFs, we cover the Nutrition Care Process step-by-step, MDS requirements, and tips to make your documentation survey-ready while supporting better healing for your older adults. Whethe...

Links mentioned in show: Membership Website Learn More At: https://clinicalnutritioncentral.com Research Article: https://longtermcarerd.com/research-tube-feeding/ In long term care, few topics spark more debate than tube feeding (PEG tubes) for residents with advanced dementia. Families often push for it out of fear and love, physicians may default to it, but what does the latest evidence actuall...

Struggling with PES statements for unintentional weight loss, malnutrition, or geriatric challenges in LTC/SNF? In this episode, Michelle Saari, MS, RD breaks down common pitfalls, shares a simple step-by-step framework, provides 15 real-world examples tailored to seniors, and offers mindset tips to stop overthinking. Discover practical goals, interventions (like fortification, adaptive feeding, a...

If you’re a dietitian working in long-term care, you already know… This job can feel isolating. You’re often the only RD in the building. You’re responsible for clinical decisions, survey readiness, documentation, high-risk monitoring, foodservice oversight — and somehow you’re expected to just “figure it out.” And most of the time? You’re doing it alone. In this episode, I’m sharing the story beh...

Feeling overwhelmed as a new Registered Dietitian —or just tired of chaotic days even after years on the job? In this practical survival guide, Michelle Saari, MS, RD (with over 10+ years optimizing senior nutrition in skilled nursing and nursing homes), shares a realistic daily routine, mindset shifts, and proven hacks to prioritize residents, streamline charting, boost interdisciplinary teamwork...

Are you a Dietitian that wants to know more about exactly how to do the nutrition focused physical exam? In today's episode, Michelle breaks down exactly step by step how to perform the NFPE, the value of it, what to look for, and offers a free resource summary on what you need to look for. Help to improve your skills and feel more comfortable performing the NFPE after listening to today's episode...

In this episode of Long Term Care RD, Michelle talks about WHY nutrition interventions stop working, specifically when patients have Dementia. She also covers: The progressive nature of Dementia How it affects nutrition What to monitor in the early, middle and late stages Nutrition interventions throughout If you want to sign up for the membership site waitlist, e-mail Michelle at info@longtermcar...

What are you supposed to do when your nutrition interventions have all been tried and nothing is working anymore? How are Dietitians supposed to handle end of life? It's all in today's episode! If you want to be on the waitlist for our upcoming membership site, simply drop me an e-mail with your name at: info@longtermcarerd.com Links mentioned in today's episode: https://longtermcarerd.com/end-of-...

Are you caring for someone with late stage dementia and they aren't eating? Are you unsure of what you should be doing? Then this is the episode for you! Find the balance between whether it's end of life or there are nutrition management tips that you can implement. Find the most effective tips in managing dementia and how to get them to eat again! Links mentioned in the show: https://longtermcare...

Find out how a Registered Dietitian recommends finding the delicate balance between Dementia and eating sweets. Do you give in and let them eat all the sweets they want? In this episode, a Dietitian dives into how to offer a balance in order to maintain health, reduce malnutrition, and still give healthy meals. Links mentioned in today's episode: https://longtermcarerd.com/dementia-and-eating-swee...

Are you a Dietitian that feels short on time? Do you wish you knew how to chart faster? Then you need the FREE Nutrition Care Process Form from Long Term Care RD and this episode will tell you exactly how to use it! Links mentioned in the show: https://longtermcarerd.com/nutrition-care-process-form/ https://longtermcarerd.com https://longtermcarerd.com/product/long-term-care-dietitians-resource-bu...

There's new research suggesting that Citrulline is a great wound healing alternative, but what exactly does it do? Why is there new research recommending it? Find out all the latest information and more! Links mentioned in today's episode: https://longtermcarerd.com/product/virtual-dietitian-meeting/ https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/twc/utilizing-citrulline-efficient-arginine-suppleme...

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Not sure what your role is on the wound care team as a Dieitian? Listen to today's podcast episode to find out how set up a system that includes you as a key role on the team! Links mentioned in today's episode: https://longtermcarerd.com/product/virtual-dietitian-meeting/ https://longtermcarerd.com/category/blogs/ https://longtermcarerd.com/category/wounds/

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