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| 6 March 2026 | |
| Spotlight |
Strong nutrition programs are at the heart of quality long-term care. This spring, LeadingAge Wisconsin Bronze Sponsor Forefront is hosting a three-part virtual webinar series designed to help aging services professionals elevate nutrition excellence through standards, compliance, evidence-based research, and operational best practices.
The series will provide practical, actionable insights you can apply immediately in your community.
March 26 | 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Session 1 – Beyond the Tray: Innovative Dining Strategies for Dementia Care
Explore how cognitive decline impacts food intake and the overall dining experience. This session will highlight strategies to reduce agitation, promote dignity, create calm dining environments, and ultimately improve nutritional status for residents living with dementia.
April 23 | 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Session 2 – Optimizing Nutrition and Choice: Menu Requirements for Long-Term Care Residents
Balancing regulatory compliance with resident choice can be challenging. Learn how to meet state and federal requirements while still honoring preferences and delivering satisfying dining experiences.
May 21 | 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Session 3 – Understanding the Connection: A Deep Dive into Nutrition and Wound Management in Long-Term Care
Discover how targeted nutrition supports wound healing, reduces complications, and why including a Registered Dietitian as part of the interdisciplinary wound team is essential.
Whether you oversee dining services, clinical operations, or overall community leadership, this series offers valuable tools to strengthen care, improve outcomes, and support regulatory success.
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance nutrition excellence in your organization.
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