Nutrition

A nutritious mid-morning snack, lunch, and mid-afternoon snack are offered daily to participants. The Elderhaus staff, cook, and registered nurse strive to keep sugar, salt, and cholesterol intake to a minimum, as required by N.C. Adult Day Care and Day Health Services Standards for Certification.

 Therapeutic diets are provided when prescribed by a physician. Additionally, every effort is made to consider individual preferences and serve meals that are delicious and suit the needs of all participants.

Meals are prepared and served in a sanitary manner using safe food handling techniques as required by the New Hanover County Health Department. Elderhaus, Inc. employs a full-time cook.

Monthly menus are distributed to caregivers at the beginning of each month.  The staff attempts to provide substitutions as requested for religious preferences.

A registered dietitian provides consultative assistance quarterly to staff  members.