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Regulations at both state and federal levels mandate that nursing facilities (NFs) must have either a full-time employed or contracted Registered Dietitian (RD) on staff.

For many people, dining is about more than just satisfying nutritional needs. It is also about the social and cultural aspects of sharing a meal with others.

A list of resources for the QMP program.

List of all the topics, programs and services HHS offers, with links to the specific webpages for additional information.

Provider information for Texas ADRCs

Maintaining a healthy nutritional status helps preserve physical functioning and reduce medical complications in older adults living in long-term care facilities.

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for up to 80 percent of all cases. According to the National Institutes of Health, up to 5 million adults 65 and older may be affected by Alzheimer's. Depending on age at the time of onset, life expectancy is usually 8 to 10 years after symptoms appear. Death frequently is related to complications such as malnutrition or infectious illnesses.

Information about antipsychotic medications in nursing homes.

In the United States, falls are the most frequent cause of accidental death in older adults; more than 1,800 nursing home residents die each year due to injuries sustained from falls

Information and resources about Infection control.

People living in a nursing facility (NF) are often prescribed multiple medications. Policies and procedures provide the framework for the NF’s system for medication management.

Information about the process of becoming a PACE provider.

Information for Texas Family Care Providers

The ADRC digital toolkit contains both English and Spanish posters, push cards and referral cards, as well as social media content.

The 28 area agencies on aging (AAA) provide services to help people age 60 and older, their family members and caregivers receive the information and assistance they need in locating and accessing community services.