Caring for adults in a day care setting requires an understanding of diverse needs, from nutrition and safety to health and wellness. This supplement covers a wide range of resources aimed at helping caregivers, nutritionists, and health professionals provide the best care possible for adults, particularly in adult day care settings. Whether it’s managing osteoporosis, maintaining food safety, or encouraging healthy eating habits, these materials serve as valuable guides for enhancing the quality of life for those in adult day care programs.
Good Bones (1998)
Osteoporosis is a major concern in women’s health, ranking as the fourth leading cause of death among American women. In Good Bones, Barbara Luke provides a comprehensive guide to osteoporosis prevention, starting from early life and continuing through every stage of the life cycle. The book focuses on prevention, offering practical strategies to reduce the risk of this disorder and promote bone health.
Audience: General Adult, Adult Day Care
Format: 168-page book
HACCP Food Safety Manual (1995)
This manual helps food service operators assess their operations, identify potential food safety risks, and implement preventive measures. It includes useful reproducible forms, posters, and charts to support food safety management.
Audience: Food Service Personnel, Adult Day Care
Format: 318-page book
HACCP for Food Service Professionals (1994)
This manual is designed as a foundational tool for introducing HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) systems into food service operations. It also serves as a reference for expanding existing HACCP-based Total Quality Management programs.
Audience: Nutritionists, Food Service Personnel, Adult Day Care
Format: 247-page book
Healthy Eating for Healthy Weight (1998)
Part of the American Dietetic Association’s Nutrition Skills Series, this video explores why quick-fix diets fail and offers long-term strategies for maintaining healthy weight through sound nutritional practices.
Audience: General Adult, Health Clinics, Adult Day Care
Format: 13-minute video
Healthy Eating for the Whole Family (1995)
This video, part of the Nutrition Skills Series, provides guidelines for serving nutritious meals that meet the needs of all family members. It addresses common issues like picky eaters, sack lunches, and snack options for children.
Audience: General Adult, Adult Day Care, Health Clinics, Parents
Format: 13-minute video
Healthy Eating on the Run: Nutrition Skills Series (1998)
This video teaches essential skills for eating healthily despite a busy lifestyle. It offers creative meal ideas, time-saving cooking tips, and strategies for balanced, nutritious meals on the go.
Audience: General Adult, Adult Day Care, Health Clinics
Format: 11-minute video
Jane Brody’s Nutrition Book (1987)
This comprehensive guide covers everything from the fundamentals of nutrition to the impact of food additives. Jane Brody explains how nutrients function, offering practical advice on how to improve diet and make healthier choices. The book covers topics like vitamins, protein, carbohydrates, and the nutritional needs of different life stages.
Audience: General Adult, Adult Day Care
Format: 551-page book
Kitchen Safety Essentials (1995)
This video emphasizes safety practices essential in both home and commercial kitchens. Topics covered include cleaning and sanitizing, knife safety, food storage, handling electric appliances, and fire prevention. The program highlights how following proper procedures can protect both individual and public health.
Audience: Food Service Personnel, General Adult, Adult Day Care
Format: 30-minute video
Minerals You Eat: From Calcium to Zinc (1997)
This video explores the importance of minerals in the human body, focusing on key nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc. Viewers will learn about the sources and functions of these essential minerals and their impact on overall health.
Audience: High School/College, General Adult, Adult Day Care
Format: 22-minute video/study guide
Never Too Old to Feel Good (1998)
Bettyanne MacCormac’s book offers practical tools for maintaining a healthy outlook as we age. It provides solutions for overcoming the challenges faced by the elderly and disabled living alone, covering topics such as working with healthcare professionals, nutrition, exercise, and promoting independence.
Audience: Adult Day Care
Format: 375-page book
Non-Chew Cookbook (1985)
This cookbook is specifically designed for individuals with chewing or swallowing difficulties. The recipes are suitable for the entire family, offering nutritious and tasty options that everyone can enjoy.
Audience: Adult Day Care, General Adult
Format: 200-page cookbook
Nutrition Basics: The ABCs of Eating Right (1996)
This video simplifies the complex world of nutrition by returning to the basics. It uses the Food Guide Pyramid to help viewers create balanced, flavorful meals while debunking some of the confusion around diet and nutrition in today’s world.
Audience: High School, General Adult, Adult Day Care
Format: 21-minute video
Nutrition for the Over 50 Gang (1995)
This video focuses on the specific nutritional needs of older adults, addressing issues such as weight management, chewing difficulties, constipation, and drug-food interactions. It includes a teaching guide with activities and quizzes for better understanding.
Audience: Adult Day Care, General Adult
Format: 20-minute video with reproducible handouts
Quick and Easy Low-Fat Cooking: Nutrition Skills Series (1998)
This video answers common questions about low-fat eating, providing guidance on selecting low-fat foods and preparing healthy meals. It also includes simple, delicious low-fat recipes that anyone can follow.
Audience: General Adult, Adult Day Care, Health Clinics
Format: 10-minute video
The Real Life Nutrition Book: Making the Right Food Choices without Changing Your Life-Style (1992)
This book is a practical guide to eating and living well, packed with tips on shopping, cooking, and maintaining a healthy diet even on the go. It addresses common questions about vitamins, cholesterol, and food labels while offering guidance for balanced eating.
Audience: General Adult, Adult Day Care, Parents, Nutritionists
Format: 389-page book
Safe Food for You and Your Family (1996)
This guide helps readers identify and prevent foodborne illnesses by explaining potential hazards in food, offering tips on proper food handling, and outlining how to keep food safe both at home and when eating out.
Audience: Nutritionists, General Adult, Adult Day Care, Health Clinics, High School/College
Format: 151-page book
Serving It Safe: A Manager’s Tool Kit (1996)
A comprehensive training manual designed for food service managers, this kit includes lesson plans, teaching aids, and group exercises. Each chapter can be used independently or combined for a complete food safety training program.
Audience: Food Service Personnel, Child Care, Adult Day Care
Format: 239-page manual with lesson plans, group exercises, and handouts
The Special Needs Cooking Experience (1999)
This cookbook presents fun and safe cooking activities tailored for adults with special needs. It focuses on simple, repetitive actions that allow participants to create delicious, edible dishes while fostering a sense of accomplishment.
Audience: Adult Day Care, General Adult
Format: 60-page cookbook
Special Nutrition Problems of the Elderly (1996)
This video tackles common nutrition problems faced by older adults, such as weight loss, chewing difficulties, and constipation. It comes with a resource guide that includes learner objectives, activities, and quizzes.
Audience: Adult Day Care
Format: 14-minute video and instruction resource guide
Stirring Up Memories: Food Programs with Older Adults (1991)
This guide uses food to engage older adults in meaningful activities. It includes discussions and recipes for homemade bread, butter, popcorn, and more, with large print versions for participants to keep as souvenirs.
Audience: Adult Day Care
Format: 112-page book
Supermarket Nutrition: Shopping for Good Health (1995)
Part of the Nutrition Skills Series, this video teaches savvy shopping techniques using the Food Guide Pyramid, how to read food labels, and tips for finding low-fat alternatives to favorite foods.
Audience: General Adult, Adult Day Care, Health Clinics
Format: 11-minute video
A Supermarket Tour for Elders (1999)
This video provides practical shopping tips for elders and caregivers, focusing on nutritious and affordable food choices. It also suggests solutions for physical challenges elders may face while shopping.
Audience: General Adult, Adult Day Care
Format: 18-minute video
Total Nutrition: The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need (1995)
With over 200 illustrations, tables, and menus, this book offers comprehensive guidance on nutrition. It addresses common nutrition questions and provides expert advice for both the general public and professionals.
Audience: General Adult, Adult Day Care, Nutritionists
Format: 811-page book
Vitamin Basics (1995)
This video covers the fundamentals of vitamins without the hype. It explains the role of vitamins in health, addressing popular claims about their effects on aging, disease prevention, and overall well-being.
Audience: General Adult, Adult Day Care, High School
Format: 22-minute video/study guide
Vitamins, Minerals and Dietary Supplements
Part of the Nutrition Now Series, this book explains the basic functions of vitamins and minerals, how to obtain them from a balanced diet, and when supplements are necessary. It offers advice on reading labels and evaluating nutrition claims.
Audience: General Adult, Adult Day Care, Health Clinics, High School/College
Format: 111-page book