By: Lexi Dakin

Starting out as a new-grad dietitian working independently in long-term care can be intimidating and overwhelming at first. You feel this pressure to follow the guidelines exactly as written since they’re backed by evidence, it feels safe and that’s what we’re taught to do. During...

Written by: Maria Biasutti

Recently, I ordered a dining table from an online store. It was delivered and my husband unboxed it while I was busy working in my office. A little bit later, he calls out to me and says, “I think we’re missing parts”. So I go upstairs and look at everything with him and...

By: Taylor McDowell

As a new Registered Dietitian who had recently relocated to Ontario to start my career, I was over the moon when I landed a casual position with Orange Lily Group (OLG) in the Greater Toronto Area. After a few short months, and to my disbelief, OLG had offered a full time oppor...

By: Bisma Shafiq, Dietetic Intern

During my Master of Science in Food and Nutrition, I had a placement at Orange Lily Group, which was one of the most impactful placements. During my time at the long-term care (LTC) homes I realized how different the environment in LTC truly is compared to hospi...

originally posted on Feb 28, 2025

Here are a few activities that registered dietitians can try out in their long-term care homes.

🍓 Nutrition Month Activity- Recipe Swap

The Recipe Swap is an exciting activity where residents and staff are encouraged to write down and share their favourite r...

By: Elisangela Napoli, NM

Foreword by: Maria Biasutti

Foreword

I first met Elis in 2021 when she joined one of our LTC homes as a Food Service Supervisor. As she was finding her footing in this new role, I discovered her inspiring background—she’s a dietitian from Brazil who aspires to contin...

By: Shereen Khan

Originally posted on July 28th, 2022

The 2021 recipients of the prestigious Marie Taylor Award of Excellence in Long Term Care, Seniors Nutrition and Dietetic Practice have just been announced! This award recognizes Registered Dietitians working in LTC across Canada who were nominated by their pee...