For this holiday week re-release, nutritional wellness is back on the menu in senior living, and this “re-release” with Margaret Roche and host Aaron Fish gives operators a practical, no‑nonsense roadmap for getting it right. we go way back into the archives to unpack what *real* wellness looks like on the plate in senior living communities. Margaret & Aaron break down how to build a clear, evidence-based nutrition philosophy, translate it into menus residents actually love, and create true collaboration between chefs, dining leaders, and dietitians. From the MIND and Mediterranean diets to plant-based options, texture-modified meals, and that irresistible fried chicken, they explore how to balance clinical best practices with soul-satisfying comfort food and resident choice. Perfect for senior living executives, dining directors, and wellness teams who want to improve outcomes, occupancy, and the overall resident experience through smarter, more intentional food and hospitality programming

Tips from Trestle is sponsored by:

• eMenuChoice: https://bit.ly/TFT_eMenu
• WiseOx: https://bit.ly/TFT_WiseOx
• Ben E Keith Foods: https://bit.ly/TFT_BEK
• AdvantageTrust GPO: https://bit.ly/TFTAdvTrust

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This special Veterans Day episode of Tips from Trestle features Navy Petty Officer First Class Michael Lammey, who survived a catastrophic boiler explosion aboard the USS Frank Cable that left him with third-degree burns over 48% of his body. After enduring more than 50 surgeries, Michael transformed his life-altering experience into hope through Folds of Honor's Speakers Bureau, sharing his story to honor fallen service members and educate audiences about military sacrifice. We explore how Folds of Honor has awarded over $340 million in scholarships to families of fallen or disabled military members and first responders since their inception in 2007. The episode also features Marc Mosley from Ben E Keith Foods discussing their eight-year partnership supporting Folds of Honor's mission. Learn how the work Folds of Honor does creates a lasting impact for military & first responder families facing unimaginable challenges and discover ways to support this life-changing organization.​​​

To Support Folds of Honor, please check out their website at http://www.foldsofhonor.org/

Tips from Trestle is sponsored by:

• eMenuChoice: https://bit.ly/TFT_eMenu
• WiseOx: https://bit.ly/TFT_WiseOx
• Ben E Keith Foods: https://bit.ly/TFT_BEK
• AdvantageTrust GPO: https://bit.ly/TFTAdvTrust

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Senior living emergency preparedness is a topic that always needs a refresher, and we are avoiding the “panic” with expert Kristie Schutt in this week’s episode. Kristie reveals the five critical keys to creating bulletproof emergency preparedness plans for foodservice operations. This essential episode covers comprehensive risk assessment strategies spanning natural disasters, cyber attacks, and human threats. Learn proven techniques for developing emergency policies, staff communication protocols, and Christie shares her insider knowledge on managing power outages, downtime procedures, and maintaining food safety during crisis situations. Perfect for senior living operators, foodservice directors, healthcare administrators, and emergency management professionals seeking actionable strategies to protect residents and maintain operations during hurricanes, floods, cyber attacks, and other emergencies.

Discover how AdvantageTrust supports communities with emergency equipment, shelf-stable foods, refrigerated trucks, and specialized vendor networks to ensure operational continuity when disaster strikes by visiting their website at http://www.advantagetrustgp.com/ or email the team at foodinfo@healthtrustpg.com

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