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Long Term Care RD episodes
- Are Thickened Liquids All They're Cracked Up To Be?Today we discuss thickened liquids, does someone really need them? Are there any pros and cons?Find out more. Here are the links discussed in today's episode:https://longtermcarerd.com/pros-and-cons-of-thickened-liquids/https://longtermcarerd.com/product/long-term-care-dietitians-reference-guide/20 min
- ADIME Format: What Does This Charting Method Mean for Dietitians?Links mentioned in today's episode:https://longtermcarerd.com/adime/https://longtermcarerd.com/nutrition-diagnosis-examples/https://longtermcarerd.com/pes-statement-for-diabetes/17 min
- Chronic Kidney Disease and Wounds, What's the Nutrition Guidelines?Links mentioned in today's episode:https://longtermcarerd.com/product/pocket-guide-for-dietitians-prepping-for-state-surveys/https://longtermcarerd.comhttps://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/wmp/nutrition-matters/wounds-versus-kidneys?fbclid=IwAR3Yyl327ldLEPp9PjIkKHqyKBLxECpjeyi6d4ueDc6XFFrdbyAkkgXojMg18 min
- My Top 5 Things Every Clinical Dietitian NEEDS to KnowAre you a new clinical dietitian? Be sure to check out the resources below!https://longtermcarerd.com/new-dietitian-training/https://longtermcarerd.com/ebooks/https://longtermcarerd.com23 min
- Vitamin B12 for the Elderly: Is It a Must Have?Links discussed in today's episode:https://longtermcarerd.com/vitamin-b12-benefits-for-elderly/https://longtermcarerd.com/product/long-term-care-dietitians-reference-guide/https://longtermcarerd.com/ebooks/16 min
- Geriatric Failure to Thrive: Solving the Nutrition IssuesGeriatric Failure to Thrive (GFFT) is a condition that many Dietitian's have never heard of, yet it is far more common than we think.Explore in this episode the chronic condition, and how to solve it!Links mentioned in the episode:https://longtermcarerd.com/product/long-term-care-dietitians-reference-guide/https://longtermcarerd.com/failure-to-thrive/https://longtermcarerd.com/ebooks/21 min
- How to Encourage a Patient with Dementia to Eat!In today's episode we dive into the difficulties someone with Dementia has when it comes to eating and drinking.Listen today to find out the top 5 ways we can encourage them to eat and drink more!Mentioned links in the episode:https://longtermcarerd.com/dementia-patient/https://longtermcarerd.com/product/long-term-care-dietitians-reference-guide/https://longtermcarerd.com16 min
- Elderly Appetite Loss and Weight Loss: Is It Inevitable?Resources mentioned in today's episode:https://longtermcarerd.com/elderly-weight-loss/https://longtermcarerd.com/stimulating-appetite-in-elderly/https://longtermcarerd.com/liberalizing-diets/https://longtermcarerd.com/weight-loss/https://longtermcarerd.com/product/long-term-care-dietitians-reference-guide/https://longtermcarerd.com/ebooks/21 min
- Nutrition Care Plans: What and HOW Do I Build One?Nutrition Care Plans can be the bane of a Dietitian's existence in Long Term Care. I break down exactly how you build a nutrition care plan, what goes into it, and give you lots of free resources! This episode is a must listen!Here's the links talked about in the show:https://longtermcarerd.com/product/long-term-care-dietitians-reference-guide/https://longtermcarerd.com/category/nutrition-care-plan-examples/19 min
- Who Are the REAL Nutrition Experts?It's time that we asked the question... Who are the REAL nutrition experts?I'll give you a hint... It's not PhD's!Here are the mentioned links from today's episode:https://longtermcarerd.com/iddsidiet/https://longtermcarerd.comhttps://longtermcarerd.com/ebooks/15 min
About Long Term Care RD
From the publisher's feed
Discover the power of nutrition with the Long Term Care RD podcast—your go-to resource for Registered Dietitians thriving in skilled nursing, nursing homes, and long-term care or ANYONE…
working with older adults to seniors!
Hosted by Michelle Saari, MS, RD—a seasoned clinical dietitian with over a decade of experience optimizing nutrition for older adults—this podcast delivers practical, evidence-based strategies you can implement right away to improve resident outcomes and streamline your workflow.
Each episode breaks down real-world challenges in senior nutrition: from mastering the Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) and writing bulletproof PES statements, to managing unintentional weight loss, dysphagia with IDDSI, pressure injuries/wound healing, frailty, sarcopenia, probiotics, dementia feeding strategies, end-of-life care, and more. You'll get actionable tips on assessments, interventions, charting hacks, interdisciplinary teamwork, survey prep, and avoiding burnout—tailored specifically for LTC and clinical RDs working with complex caseloads.
Whether you're a newer RD building confidence in long-term care or a veteran looking to save hours each week, tune in for:
- Step-by-step guidance and case examples from the trenches
- Summaries of the latest research and guidelines, translated into everyday practice
- Time-saving tools, templates, and quick wins
- Encouragement and community vibes for dietitians who often work solo
Episodes are concise, engaging, and perfect for commutes, rounds, or lunch breaks—because your time matters.
Ready for more support? Check out our membership website @ Clinical Nutrition Central (clinicalnutritioncentral.com), our membership site starting at just $19.95/month. Get instant access to exclusive cheat sheets, PES templates, evidence summaries, webinars, resident trackers, care plan samples, monthly new content, and a private community of fellow LTC RDs for peer support and fast answers.
Follow along at longtermcarerd.com, on Facebook/Instagram @longtermcarerd, and subscribe now to elevate your practice and make a real difference in residents' lives.
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