Exploring Gelatin/Jell-O and Dysphagia: Guidance from the US IDDSI Reference Group
the US IDDSI Reference Group (USIRG) provides crucial resources on IDDSI.org, offering detailed guidance and FAQs to help ensure the safety and well-being of individuals with swallowing difficulties. due to the specific characteristics of gelatin/Jell-O and the variability of products, the best practice is to include it only on Regular (IDDSI Level 7) and Thin Liquid (Level 0) menus unless your IDDSI testing indicates otherwise. Facility-specific testing and speech pathologist assessments can offer more tailored guidance
Poll Results: "Where are you on IDDSI Implementation?
As IDDSI implementation gains momentum, you might ask yourself, “Are we making enough progress on integrating IDDSI into our organization?” How do you compare?
Margaret Roche Talks Improving Food Quality and Safety with IDDSI on The Boelter Wire Podcast
Margaret Roche was recently a guest on The Boelter Wire Podcast, where she discussed how organizations can improve their food quality and safety with IDDSI
IDDSI Q&A: In what form is corn served in IDDSI?
Corn is of those foods that is hard to make into a texture……….
IDDSI Q&A: Why change textures that are working well?
“Why should we make changes to textures that are currently working well for our clientele?
IDDSI Q&A: Can we change between IDDSI levels for An individual?
“Is IDDSI adaptable to an individual’s needs or do the levels need to be followed correctly every time?
IDDSI Q&A: Vegetables on Pureed and Soft Diet
Which vegetables work best on a puree diet and on a soft diet? And do you sieve all of your vegetables after you puree them?
IDDSI Q&A: Transitional Foods
“I was curious how you are using the transitional foods? Is it separate diet order that allows transitional foods within each level?
IDDSI Q&A: IDDSI Soft & Bite-Sized (Level 6) Meal List
“I’m curious about a meal sample or list for IDDSI Soft & Bite-Sized (Level 6). What’s okay and what’s not okay?”
IDDSI Q&A: IDDSI and Gravy
“I am wondering how you handle gravy related to IDDSI. Do you recommend placing it on meats? Staff are used to putting gravy on everything from the old dysphagia standards.
How Dysphagia Chefs and Dietitians Around the World Are Teaming Up to Tackle IDDSI
We know that nutrition and the culinary arts go hand-in-hand, but stories of IDDSI implementation around the world are showing us they must go hand-in-hand.
Best Practices for Older Adults With Diabetes
As those who care for individuals with diabetes, we need to focus on helping our residents achieve long-term positive outcomes for their health.
See How You Stack Up on IDDSI Implementation
Let’s get a conversation going! Where are you on IDDSI implementation?
IDDSI Implementation Progress: Where are We One Year Later
“Are we making enough progress on IDDSI implementation?”.
Implementing IDDSI: Start with Liquids
“Starting with liquids can make for an easy transition to the new dysphagia standards.”
Secret Weapon in Food Safety: Recipe Instructions
Efforts underway by Partnership for Food Safety Education to encourage recipe writers to include safe food handling instructions in all recipes. Great idea! Even better for senior living as we serve a highly susceptible population. That’s why our Roche Dietitians recipes always include safe food handling instructions.
HEALTHY HOLIDAYS: Keeping Spirits Up During The Holidays with Fun and Nutritious Foods
This year the holidays will be like no other.
Taste Charts Identify Taste Trends For 2022 With Relevance To Senior Living and Healthcare Menus
Combining their proprietary insights along with analysis of menu trends, ingredient labels, consumer preferences, social media chatter, chef-led innovation and their experience of supporting thousands of new product launches across the globe, Kerry’s culinary and beverage experts predict taste for the coming year.
Taste charts identify taste trends for 2021 with relevance to senior living and healthcare menus
Analyzing sales performance and consumer trends along with their own artificial intelligence, Kerry’s culinary and beverage experts predict taste for the coming year.