 Dorothy Stewart RD, LDN
President From the President’s Desk The healthcare industry, in particular long-term care, is dynamically changing as the needs and the expectations of its resident populations to continue to change.
It’s no secret that the US population is aging. As Americans’ life expectancy is increasing so is their demand for quality of life and dining choices.
We’re facing unprecedented challenges with nutrition-related illnesses. The June 2006 Diabetes Care reports nearly one-third of the U.S. adult population are pre-diabetic. The National Kidney Foundation states that 1 in 9 Americans suffer from chronic kidney disease and another 20 million are susceptible due to risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, family history of kidney disease and racial or ethnic heritage.
Food and nutrition are at the heart of controlling diseases and providing a high quality of life. However, safety of our food supply and burgeoning costs continue to be major concerns for healthcare facilities.
As a corporate dietitian, I saw all too many consultant dietitians focusing on only one aspect of care—usually the diet therapy and clinical aspects—when the other areas, like food service management, government regulations, food safety and sanitation, budgetary issues, resident satisfaction with food service, and the concept of hospitality need to be included in the mix. This is one reason why I established Nutrition Care Systems, Inc. in 1993.
Another reason behind Nutrition Care Systems is my passion for helping facilities provide a pleasurable and sanitary meal service for their residents. We strive to provide for nutritional and emotional needs while maintaining the highest quality of life for the longest period of time.
Simply put. We’re here to help you stay competitive in a dynamically changing environment! - - - Dorothy Stewart RD, LDN
President
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