COGNITIVE HEALTH OUTCOMES INVESTIGATION OF THE COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OF DEMENTIA SCREENING: THE INDIANA UNIVERSITY CHOICE STUDY

eat healthier for seniors in assisted living and adult day health, including thosewith Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Thismodel nutritional program has been proven to be feasible and accepted by older adults, and as a bonus, serves as an effective employee wellness program. Staff and referring providers appear eager to learn about better nutrition for themselves. Brain healthy food tasting events appear to be good teaching models for both residents and staff. In addition this brain and body healthy nutrition program helped sponsors achieve a positive reputation of innovative senior living care, by using nutrition as part of the treatment plan.