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We’re Eating Vegetarian Tonight – Try Our Saag Paneer!

Canada’s New Food Guide has stirred up a lot of great conversation around what Canadians should consider including in their menu planning for a healthy, balanced diet. Some of those items on the menu include plant-based proteins and more vegetarian entrées. You may have noticed that restaurants and cafés are including more vegetarian and vegan [...]

2021-03-18T16:40:05-04:00March 5th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on We’re Eating Vegetarian Tonight – Try Our Saag Paneer!

2020 Value Award Winners Announced!

The Value Awards seek to recognize Seasons Care team members who embody one of the 7 company values - Caring, Integrity, Excellence, Commitment, Teamwork, Creativity and Accountability. At Seasons Care, it is our tremendously talented group of Registered Dietitians who are making a difference in the lives of those we serve each and every day. [...]

2021-02-22T16:31:33-05:00February 18th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 2020 Value Award Winners Announced!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Happy Valentine’s Day! This Valentine's Day, the Huron Heights Community Association launched a 'Love Thy Senior Neighbour' campaign in London Ontario. The Association challenged members of the London community to donate Valentine's Day cards, hand-made crafts and pre-packaged candies or chocolates, which will be delivered to 3 Long-Term Care homes in the north end of [...]

2021-02-14T14:43:41-05:00February 14th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Happy Valentine’s Day!

Dietitians of Canada 2021 Board of Directors- Cast Your Votes!

Seasons Care is very proud to share that two of our Corporate Dietitians, Katrina Anciado and Twinkle Patel are candidates for Dietitians of Canada’s 2021 Board of Directors. We are honoured to share Katrina and Twinkle's stories as well as their passion and motivation for running. The deadline is fast approaching, the last day to [...]

2021-01-27T19:47:31-05:00January 27th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Dietitians of Canada 2021 Board of Directors- Cast Your Votes!

Connecting with Others Through Food During the Holidays!

Although the holidays can bring great cheer, it can also contribute to the feeling of loneliness for some. This year more than ever, it’s especially important to connect with our Residents and our loved ones. A great way to connect with our Residents, and others in general, is using the power of FOOD! The power [...]

2020-12-21T17:58:24-05:00December 21st, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Connecting with Others Through Food During the Holidays!

Holiday Reindeer Chow

It is salty and sweet.... and we love everything about this holiday treat! This easy recipe is made with 6 simple ingredients, is ready in just 15 minutes and is perfect for snacking on any time over the holidays! Each batch makes about 13 Cups. Holiday Reindeer Chow 1 Box (12 ounces) Chex Cereal 2 [...]

2020-12-08T02:21:39-05:00December 8th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Holiday Reindeer Chow

Safe Feeding at Mealtimes- Article by Twinkle Patel RD in Caressant Care Connections

Many Residents have difficulty with participating in mealtime activities. Providing assistance to Residents during meals ensures adequate intake of food and fluids and allows the Residents to connect with the staff one on one. Seasons Care Corporate RD, Twinkle Patel, provides a great article on safe feeding practices during mealtimes in the November Issue of [...]

2020-11-30T17:25:44-05:00November 30th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Safe Feeding at Mealtimes- Article by Twinkle Patel RD in Caressant Care Connections

Adjusting to New Dining Environments- Nourish Magazine Fall 2020

Seasons Care Corporate RD, Michelle Chiarcos and Nutrition Manager Consultant, Samantha Bombardier are very grateful for the wonderful opportunity they had collaborating on the "Adjusting to New Dining Environments" article with Sysco Canada in their Nourish Magazine published this Fall. This article provides helpful suggestions for: Adjusting to new delivery methods Adapting the menu Determining [...]

2020-11-28T16:37:34-05:00November 28th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Adjusting to New Dining Environments- Nourish Magazine Fall 2020

Seasoned- Fall 2020

Have a peek at our Seasoned-Fall 2020 Newsletter where we keep you well fed on what Seasons Care is up to! If you would like to receive our Newsletter, please subscribe to our Mailing List Here!   Check out the Fall 2020 edition of Seasoned!  

2020-11-05T17:13:34-05:00November 5th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Seasoned- Fall 2020

Pumpkin Cranberry Loaf with Cream Cheese Drizzle

Pumpkin Spice… and Everything Nice! We love everything about this seasonal recipe - it is moist and packed full of flavour, perfect for Fall!! Pumpkin Cranberry Loaf: Dry Ingredients:                                                      [...]

2020-10-22T23:58:33-04:00October 22nd, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Pumpkin Cranberry Loaf with Cream Cheese Drizzle

Thanksgiving During COVID-19

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and will look a little different to most this year. The COVID-19 Pandemic has greatly impacted the way we do things, especially the way we are able to celebrate holidays with our families, friends and loved ones in Long Term Care or Retirement Homes! It is important to remember, [...]

2020-10-08T22:08:26-04:00October 8th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Thanksgiving During COVID-19

Food Safety Tips for Summer Barbecuing

It's Summer and the weather is HOT and perfect for barbecuing! As with all types of cooking, it is important to remember to follow proper food safety guidelines when providing BBQs for the Residents and our families at home this summer. Proper food handling will ensure harmful bacteria does not spread, causing foodborne illness. Here are some [...]

2020-08-26T18:12:22-04:00August 26th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Food Safety Tips for Summer Barbecuing

Physical Distancing and Pleasurable Dining during Covid-19.

During these unprecedented times, physical distancing in the Dining Rooms has become the "new normal" and during these difficult times, we continue to try to do our best to ensure we are keeping Residents and staff safe! Though guidelines are changing for the process of Family visits, it is very important to continue to follow [...]

2020-07-17T19:51:44-04:00July 17th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Physical Distancing and Pleasurable Dining during Covid-19.

Practical Advice for Food Service during COVID-19 – Webinar for ORCA

Seasons Care President, Carol Donovan RD, presented a webinar for Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA) filled with advice for how to handle Food Service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This presentation is geared to Retirement Homes for ORCA, but is full of great advice for dietary departments in Long Term Care, Retirement and other Senior service [...]

2020-04-22T14:16:16-04:00April 6th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Practical Advice for Food Service during COVID-19 – Webinar for ORCA

Dietitian On Your Doorstep – New for 2020

As the landscape of Seniors Care evolves, so do Seniors’ nutritional needs, preferences and goals. At Seasons Care, we have studied and understood that evolution, which we refer to as the “New Senior”. 2020 marks the beginning of a transitional switch towards a more conscious and deliberate approach to Seniors Nutrition. The New Senior has a [...]

2020-02-11T18:18:26-05:00February 10th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Dietitian On Your Doorstep – New for 2020

Food First – Article by Twinkle Patel RD in Caressant Care Connections

At Seasons Care, we pride ourselves in a Food First approach to nutrition. But what does Food First really mean? Well to us it means using food as the first line of defense to malnutrition or other health concerns. There is certainly a time and place for commercial supplementation, but as much as possible we [...]

2020-02-10T16:16:25-05:00February 10th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Food First – Article by Twinkle Patel RD in Caressant Care Connections

2019 Value Award Winners Announced!

At Seasons Care, it is our tremendously talented group of Registered Dietitians who are making a difference in lives of those we serve each and every day. We are so proud to announce the winners of our 2nd Annual Seasons Care Value Awards. After receiving over 40 nominations from our valued clients, a committee was formed [...]

2020-01-30T22:17:32-05:00January 30th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 2019 Value Award Winners Announced!

Irresistible Saltine Toffee Treats

It’s salty, it’s sweet … and it's hard not to eat! We love everything about this go-to holiday treat. It is made with 4 staple ingredients, is ready in 20 minutes and is addicting, really REALLY addicting! Irresistible Saltine Toffee Treats Saltine Crackers, enough to fill your baking sheet 1 cup Butter, Unsalted 1 cup [...]

2019-12-14T18:10:31-05:00December 14th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Irresistible Saltine Toffee Treats

Gerontology Network – Fall Workshop – October 23rd 2019

The Dietitians of Canada Gerontology Network is a national network representing 500+ Registered Dietitians working with the elderly in long term care and health care settings across Canada. The Gerontology Network acts as a resource through the provision of education opportunities and evidenced based nutrition information to support Registered Dietitians as they strive for excellence [...]

2019-10-08T12:24:30-04:00October 8th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Gerontology Network – Fall Workshop – October 23rd 2019

Together We Care 2020 – Call for Content now open

Culinary and Nutrition Track at Together We Care 2020 Call for Content now open! Seasons Care Dietitian Network, in conjunction with OLTCA and ORCA, are pleased to be presenting the 5th Culinary and Nutrition Track at Together We Care 2020. This stream of education focuses on topics for Nutrition and Food Service professionals from both the long-term [...]

2019-10-03T23:13:43-04:00October 3rd, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Together We Care 2020 – Call for Content now open

Protein Packs – Keeping lunch easy and fun!

Protein Packs are super trendy right now, and for good reason. A pick-and-mix approach to building them means everyone can have a fun and healthy meal on the go.   How to build a powerful protein pack: Start off with a protein source or two *obviously* (cheese slices, low sodium deli meats, boiled egg, hummus, [...]

2021-04-16T14:55:38-04:00September 9th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Protein Packs – Keeping lunch easy and fun!

A BIG CONGRATS

A BIG CONGRATS goes to our friends at peopleCare!! They’ve done it again! They’ve put together another amazing WW2G trek along Ontario’s stunning and tough Bruce Trail in support of MEDA’s Nigeria WAY project. We love to support such a fantastic event and are eager to take part in the upcoming golf tournament. We hope [...]

2019-08-08T00:16:25-04:00August 8th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on A BIG CONGRATS

Putting Food First and Making a Difference – Article by Kyle Donovan

Seasons Care Vice President, Kyle Donovan, recently got the opportunity to write an article about what it means to work in the Senior Care industry for CSNM's magazine. Read the full article here. Seasons Care is a proud commercial member of CSNM and embraces the opportunities for further education and networking with its members!

2019-04-29T13:16:36-04:00April 29th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Putting Food First and Making a Difference – Article by Kyle Donovan

Canada’s NEW Food Guide

In January, after much anticipation and speculation, the government released the new Canada's Food Guide. The most notable difference is visual, moving from a detailed chart to a simple balanced plate as the face of the new food guide. We sure have come a long way from the food pyramid!   At Seasons Care we [...]

2019-03-22T18:42:09-04:00March 22nd, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Canada’s NEW Food Guide

Nutrition Month … the most wonderful time of the year!

It is March ... which in Canada means it is #NutritionMonth! And March 20th 2019 specifically marks the 10th annual Dietitians Day! As a network made up of almost 100 consulting dietitians - this is our big 'holiday' of the year! This special day is dedicated to dietitians across Canada – who are regulated health [...]

2019-03-20T13:44:43-04:00March 20th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Nutrition Month … the most wonderful time of the year!

2018 Value Award Winners Announced!

The first annual Seasons Care Value Awards have come to a close! After a whopping 47 nominations from our valued clients, a committee was formed to evaluate the nominations and winners were selected. The Value Awards seek to recognize Seasons Care team members who embody one of the 7 company values - Caring, Integrity, Excellence, [...]

2019-01-16T16:22:28-05:00January 15th, 2019|Uncategorized|9 Comments

4 Tips For Preparing and Sharing Holiday Meals With Someone Who Has Dysphagia

The holidays are a joyous time spent with friends and family – but this can be an isolating time of year for someone who has difficulty swallowing, not to mention intimidating for someone hosting a loved one who has dysphagia. For these reasons, we put together 4 tips for preparing and sharing a meal with [...]

2018-12-22T02:39:19-05:00December 22nd, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 4 Tips For Preparing and Sharing Holiday Meals With Someone Who Has Dysphagia

MistletoeVocado Toast

Well …it’s official. The Seasons Care team has jumped on the Avocado Toast trend just in time for the holidays. But of course we had to put our own (heavy on garlic) spin on things. This MistletoeVocado Toast will be a hit at the holidays, although you may not get many kisses after eating it. [...]

2018-12-06T16:37:48-05:00December 6th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on MistletoeVocado Toast

Lesson: Blazes.

"The Bruce Trail is guided by the painted white "Blazes" that indicate which way to go on the trail. Keep straight, or veer left, or veer right. I thought this was kind of interesting as humans before us have cleared the path and showed us the WAY. What's neat is that with this @medadotorg Nigeria [...]

2018-07-22T20:50:03-04:00July 22nd, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Lesson: Blazes.

peopleCare Calls on the Sector to Support the ‘Next Leg’

Seasons Care is excited to be participating, once again, alongside peopleCare raising money for MEDA's Nigeria Way. Our Vice President, Kyle Donovan, will be walking 100km's of the Bruce Trail. To donate to Kyle visit https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/meda/p2p/womenwalkingtogrow/page/please-help-kyle-walk-the-next-leg-to-grow-the-nigeria-way/ peopleCare Calls on the Sector to Support the ‘Next Leg’ peopleCare Communities is calling on the health care sector to [...]

2018-05-28T18:32:56-04:00May 28th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on peopleCare Calls on the Sector to Support the ‘Next Leg’

Session Spotlight – Nutrition & Ethics in Senior Living Settings by Dr. Jill Oliver

Welcome to this weeks Session Spotlight, a series of posts where we highlight the Culinary & Nutrition Sessions of Together We Care 2018. Let’s face it … eating in long term care and retirement homes can be complicated. When ethical issues come in to play, situations involving residents rights regarding food and feeding become very [...]

2018-03-28T14:12:59-04:00March 28th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Session Spotlight – Nutrition & Ethics in Senior Living Settings by Dr. Jill Oliver

Session Spotlight – Review of RQI Findings by Dale Mayerson

Welcome to this weeks Session Spotlight, a series of posts where we highlight the Culinary & Nutrition Sessions of Together We Care 2018. This session will delve into the results of 2017 RQI results across the province, focusing on the outcomes related to Dietary and Nutrition. As part of her role on the Ontario Long [...]

2018-03-21T18:09:28-04:00March 21st, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Session Spotlight – Review of RQI Findings by Dale Mayerson

Seasons Care new Recognition Program!

In 2018 we launched a new Recognition Program to highlight the awesome Seasons Care Consultants for their hard work and dedication.  Our three pronged approach to recognition involves social media shout outs, years of service acknowledgement and annual awards. Cherry on Top - is our informal shout out program. We will be sending a virtual [...]

2018-03-22T14:26:03-04:00March 19th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Seasons Care new Recognition Program!

Happy Dietitians Day! #DietitiansDay2018

Once a year, a special day is dedicated to dietitians across Canada, almost 100 of whom consult at Seasons Care. It celebrates dietitians as regulated health care professionals, committed to using their specialized knowledge and skills to translate the science of nutrition into terms everyone can understand to unlock food’s potential and support healthy living [...]

2018-03-14T04:07:31-04:00March 14th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Happy Dietitians Day! #DietitiansDay2018

Session Spotlight – Optimizing Service Satisfaction by Geoff Wilson and Jeff Dover

Welcome to this weeks Session Spotlight, a series of posts where we highlight the Culinary & Nutrition Sessions of Together We Care 2018. “One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions.” – Grace Murray Hopper The taste of the Seniors we serve is changing, and it’s changing at a faster rate then ever before. [...]

2018-03-08T14:42:43-05:00March 8th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Session Spotlight – Optimizing Service Satisfaction by Geoff Wilson and Jeff Dover

Senior Care Connect – Unlock the Potential of Food!

Another Monday, another publication! Read our President Carol's most recent article she shared with Senior Care Connect. http://seniorcareconnect.ca/unlock-the-potential-of-food/ Senior Care Connect is a one-stop shop for senior care. They are an education and referral service for seniors and families looking to explore senior care options. Senior Care Connect provide seniors and their family members with assistance [...]

2018-03-05T14:40:41-05:00March 5th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Senior Care Connect – Unlock the Potential of Food!

Session Spotlight – Relational and Person-Centered Culture Change by Dr. Heather Keller and Laura Garcia

Welcome to our third Session Spotlight, a series of posts where we highlight the Culinary & Nutrition Sessions of Together We Care 2018. For number three – we bring you two … wait, what? Two presenters that is! Join Dr.Heather Keller and Laura Garcia as they share their work on Culture Change. More specifically how [...]

2018-03-02T13:25:12-05:00March 2nd, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Session Spotlight – Relational and Person-Centered Culture Change by Dr. Heather Keller and Laura Garcia

Session Spotlight – Why a Red Seal Chef? by Chef Daryl Neamtu

Welcome to our second Session Spotlight, a series of posts where we will highlight the Culinary & Nutrition Session of Together We Care 2018. Second up to bat in the spotlight, is Chef Daryl Neamtu. Chef Daryl will bring his experiences from both the Long Term Care and Retirement Home sectors to the stage, sharing [...]

2018-02-22T16:01:17-05:00February 22nd, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Session Spotlight – Why a Red Seal Chef? by Chef Daryl Neamtu

Session Spotlight – A Proactive Approach to Hydration by Stacey Scaman RD

"Water is the only drink for a wise man." - Henry David Thoreau Welcome to our first Session Spotlight, a new series where we will highlight the Culinary & Nutrition Session of Together We Care 2018. Our very own Corporate RD Stacey Scaman is our first spotlight as she is set to present on the [...]

2018-02-15T14:38:30-05:00February 15th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Session Spotlight – A Proactive Approach to Hydration by Stacey Scaman RD

Early Bird rates, CSNM points and Seasons Care … oh my! Together We Care 2018

It's our favourite time of the year .... registration for Together We Care 2018 is in full swing! For the third year in a row Seasons Care is presenting the Culinary & Nutrition sessions alongside OLTCA and ORCA. Together We Care is the largest conference for the Long Term Care and Retirement sectors in Ontario [...]

2018-02-06T18:37:19-05:00February 6th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Early Bird rates, CSNM points and Seasons Care … oh my! Together We Care 2018

Succesful construction at Grace Villa!

It was an exciting day celebrating the end of a construction project - a full kitchen renovation at Grace Villa Nursing Home! Special shout out to Julie, Pam and the entire Dietary team for their hard work and dedication. Enjoy the pizza!  

2018-02-06T15:52:44-05:00February 6th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Succesful construction at Grace Villa!

Food Trends for 2018 – Carol’s newest article in Sysco Nourish

It is with great excitement, that we share the publication of our President's Carol newest article. If you have been following us for a while you know that Carol (and her writing and speaking) have been getting a lot of attention. Most recently, she has written an article on Food Trends in Sysco's Nourish Magazine, [...]

2018-01-19T14:09:28-05:00January 19th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Food Trends for 2018 – Carol’s newest article in Sysco Nourish

Di’s GROW trip to Ghana!

After 6 months of anticipation and planning, I was ecstatic to represent Seasons Care as we embarked on the journey to Ghana in order to support MEDA’s GROW project. GROW stands for Greater Rural Opportunities for Women. It is an initiative developed by the Mennonite Economic Development Association (MEDA) with a goal of enhancing food [...]

2017-12-19T17:44:51-05:00December 19th, 2017|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Di’s GROW trip to Ghana!

Keep It Simple Roasted Pears

This recipe is perfect for the holidays, it’s great after a rich dinner and makes a yummy brunch dish too. We serve it with fresh made whipped cream for the added creamy touch (and dramatic plating). It’s simple, elegant and flavourful, plus most of the ingredients are in your pantry already! Bonus!   Keep it [...]

2017-12-14T20:41:49-05:00December 14th, 2017|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Keep It Simple Roasted Pears

…and they’re off! Di and MEDA team head to Ghana!

Well, it's official! Seasons Care consulting RD Di-Shen Manuel is off to Ghana for a few weeks. Di joins the MEDA team, along with some other partners from peopleCare homes, for this exciting opportunity. Through various fundraising efforts before the trip, over $120,000.00 was raised! Congrats to all! The group is travelling to northern Ghana [...]

2017-11-23T19:18:43-05:00November 23rd, 2017|Uncategorized|Comments Off on …and they’re off! Di and MEDA team head to Ghana!

Stacey Scaman joins the OLTCAG!

We are thrilled to announce that Corporate RD Stacey Scaman has been selected as the newest member of the Ontario Long Term Care Action Group! The OLTCAG is a subcommittee of Dietitians of Canada, that works to promote RDs practice in Long Term Care and advocate for ministry support on various issues pertinent to practice [...]

2017-09-19T20:05:44-04:00September 19th, 2017|Uncategorized|2 Comments

Women Walking to Grow 2017

We are thrilled to share to success of the Women Walking to Grow initiative. As of Tuesday, Elaine Schantz of peopleCare Communities and Miriam Turnbull of ProResp completed a 892km trek of the Bruce Trail - that is end to end! They were joined for the last 100km's by other members of their companies, as [...]

2017-08-03T17:14:40-04:00August 3rd, 2017|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Women Walking to Grow 2017

Support Di as she heads to Ghana!

Di Shen-Manuel RD We are very excited to announce that Di Shen-Manuel RD will be travelling to Ghana as part of peopleCare’s and MEDA’s (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) GROW Project. We are equally excited to have her representing Seasons Care Dietitian Network on this amazing trip. Di has begun to raise funds and spread awareness [...]

2017-06-14T15:48:06-04:00June 14th, 2017|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Support Di as she heads to Ghana!

Measuring Quality

Seasons Care Dietitian Network's President Carol Donovan, and Barbara Collins, Corporate Dietitian talk about "Measuring Quality" in Sysco's "nourish solutions for healthy living & hospitality" summer 2017 edition. The article outlines "strategies to enhance quality in your culinary department" with suggestions of ongoing systems that asses, monitor, and improve quality in  administration, menu planning, food [...]

2017-06-06T17:04:42-04:00June 6th, 2017|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Measuring Quality

#TWC2017 Together We Care & Senior Living Culinary & Nutrition Submit

Seasons Care Dietitian Network would like to thank OLTCA, ORCA, Toronto Congress Center and everyone who attended #TWC2017 for another amazing Together We Care and Senior Living Culinary & Nutrition Summit .   We arrived - in style! Project Manager Alex and Vice President Kyle Senior Living Culinary & Nutrition Summit Food Demo Stage! Janet Burnup [...]

2017-05-19T15:03:19-04:00May 8th, 2017|Uncategorized|Comments Off on #TWC2017 Together We Care & Senior Living Culinary & Nutrition Submit

Advancing Senior Care – AdvantAge 2017

Seasons Care Dietitian Network had a wonderful time at Advancing Senior Care 2017 event hosted by AdvantAge (formerly OANHSS) at the Westin Harbour Castle & Conference Center   Corporate Dietitian Barb Collins & Vice President Kyle Donovan Corporate Dietitian Barb Collins, Project Manager Alex Donovan & Vice President Kyle Donovan Corporate Dietitian Barb Collins Corporate [...]

2017-05-19T15:03:19-04:00May 8th, 2017|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Advancing Senior Care – AdvantAge 2017

2017 Nutrition Month

Browse through the wonderful displays and pictures of our Dietitian's during Nutrition Month 2017! We'll keep updating as more pictures come in. Great work team!     Pictures were submitted by Villa Care Centre! Highlighting how awesome their Dietitian Kathryn is and just a bit of her hard work. Next, check out what Seasons Care's Dietitian [...]

2017-05-19T15:03:20-04:00March 20th, 2017|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 2017 Nutrition Month

Building Better Long-Term Care – Petition

Seniors in Ontario’s long-term care homes are older and more frail than any other cohort in the province’s history. There has been a shift in the health condition of these residents but we have only seen small changes in home design and service delivery. Big changes are needed. Ontario’s long-term care homes provide care and [...]

2017-01-17T18:51:14-05:00January 17th, 2017|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Building Better Long-Term Care – Petition

This Is Long Term Care 2016

This Is Long Term Care 2016 is wrapping up today at 6 pm! The day started off with a healthy breakfast -sponsored by us -followed by some amazing presentations. Make sure you come say hi and even take a picture with our team! Our General Manager Kyle, and one of our amazing Corporate Dietitians Twinkle, [...]

2017-05-19T15:03:20-04:00November 25th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on This Is Long Term Care 2016

#TWC2017 Call for Speakers

Together We Care 2017 will be held on April 3rd and 4th at the Toronto Congress Centre, located downtown Toronto. Seasons Care Dietitian Network will be hosting the the Culinary and Nutrition Summit, for the second year in a row! The CALL FOR SPEAKERS is now open. If you are interested in presenting a Food Stage [...]

2016-11-08T19:31:57-05:00November 8th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on #TWC2017 Call for Speakers

CSNM 2016 Conference

General Manager, Kyle Donovan, had a great turn out to his Breakout Session Presentation on "Building Outstanding Nutrition Manager and Register Dietitian Relationships" at the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management Conference last week in Vancouver. We encourage you to check out CSNM 2016 conference website to see what else happened in Vancouver!  Also, keep an eye the [...]

2016-06-22T14:55:59-04:00June 21st, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on CSNM 2016 Conference

Feel like your missing out?

Want to know what we are currently up too or where we plan on being? Did you miss us at an event? Stay up to date with the latest news and events from Seasons Care online - Facebook and Twitter @seasoncareinc #seasonscareinc. Please share our page, posts and stories. Snap a quick picture with any of [...]

2016-06-07T17:46:16-04:00June 7th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Feel like your missing out?

@seasonscareinc #dcconf16 #seasonscareinc

@seasonscareinc will be attending #dcconf16 with our friends from @dietitianscan. Only a week away, we're excited to be take part and explore! Pictures of all the fun to follow. Don't forget to follow us on twitter @seasonscareinc #seasonscareinc and like/follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn

2016-05-30T16:03:26-04:00May 30th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on @seasonscareinc #dcconf16 #seasonscareinc

Seasons Care President Carol Donovan published in Sysco’s Ingenium!!

Have you read Sysco’s most recent “Ingenium” publication? Seasons Care President Carol Donovan's article "Food First Improving food and fluid Intake" has been published on pages 4-6. Tired Tuesday? Take a break from working so hard, click the link and read Carol's article. #seasonscareinc http://www.sysco.ca/healthcare/ingenium/vol5issue3en/#4

2016-05-24T17:17:42-04:00May 24th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Seasons Care President Carol Donovan published in Sysco’s Ingenium!!

Seasons Care & ORCA Commercial Committee

Thanks to all the support (and votes), Seasons Care Dietitian Network is proud to announce that our General Manager, Kyle Donovan has been voted as the newest member on ORCA's Commercial Committee! We are very proud and excited to work closely with ORCA and all registered members. Did you know that "ORCA represents more than [...]

2017-05-19T15:03:20-04:00May 14th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Seasons Care & ORCA Commercial Committee

Silver Group Purchasing Conference and Tradeshows

Our General Manager, Kyle Donovan had a great time presenting at the Silver Group Purchasing Conference and Tradeshows in Vancouver, Edmonton and Winnipeg from May 3rd - 6th. He presented on "Hospitality for Boomers" and the feedback has been fantastic. Kyle will be presenting one final time at the Silver Group Purchasing Conference and Tradeshow in Toronto on June 7th. [...]

2017-05-19T15:03:20-04:00May 14th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Silver Group Purchasing Conference and Tradeshows

Check out “The Role of a Dietitian in Wound Care” – by Seasons Care RD, Andrea Illyas!

Flip to pg. 32 of Wound Care Canada Spring 2016, for the article "The Role of a Dietitian in Wound Care" by Seasons Care Corporate RD, Andrea Illyas! "Adequate nutrition and hydration also lower health-care costs because wound prevention is much less expensive than wound treatment. Further, expensive wound treatments are sometimes used unsuccessfully because [...]

2016-04-13T21:59:18-04:00April 13th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Check out “The Role of a Dietitian in Wound Care” – by Seasons Care RD, Andrea Illyas!

Enjoying OLTCA and ORCA’s “Together We Care” Conference 2016

OLTCA and ORCA's "Together We Care" Conference 2016 is under way! Yesterday our team had an amazing day - full of learning, sharing knowledge, and connecting with old and new faces. Please come check out our booth and enjoy some infused water from our Hydration Station. We encourage everyone to come say hi and let us know [...]

2017-05-19T15:03:20-04:00April 6th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Enjoying OLTCA and ORCA’s “Together We Care” Conference 2016

“Together We Care” Conference 2016

Come visit us at OLTCA and ORCA's "Together We Care" Conference April 5th and 6th. Meet our corporate team and learn about what Seasons Care does as a leading Expert in Seniors' Nutrition. This year we are presenting at "Senior Living Culinary and Nutrition Summit", make sure you drop in on one of our many [...]

2017-05-19T15:03:20-04:00April 4th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on “Together We Care” Conference 2016

PCC Summit 2015

We are thrilled to announce that Seasons Care Dietitian Network has been chosen to present 'Dehydration: A Proactive Approach' at the PointClickCare Summit 2015 in Palm Desert, California this November 2015. The program was created to address the challenges associated with achieving hydration success in Long Term Care and Retirement Homes. Nearly 75% of Residents [...]

2017-05-19T15:03:20-04:00November 12th, 2015|Uncategorized|Comments Off on PCC Summit 2015

CFDR – Fun Run Goal!

On June 5, Seasons Care President, Carol Donovan RD, will be participating in the Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research's 11th Annual Fun Run/Walk in Quebec City. We need your help to reach Carol's goal of raising $500 for nutrition and dietetic practice research! Donations can be made at the link below. Thank you! http://www.cfdr.ca/Events/Fun-Run-Walk/Fun-Run-Participants.aspx?e=2

2015-04-23T14:08:00-04:00April 23rd, 2015|Uncategorized|Comments Off on CFDR – Fun Run Goal!

NEW – Speech-Language Pathology Services

Seasons Care now offers Speech-Language Pathology services for patients suffering from swallowing difficulties. SLPs are specially trained in conducting swallowing assessments. Their addition to Seasons Care will reduce assessment wait times and greatly benefit our residents!

2015-04-21T00:02:05-04:00April 10th, 2015|Uncategorized|Comments Off on NEW – Speech-Language Pathology Services

“Together We Care” Conference

Come visit us at OLTCA and ORCA's "Together We Care" Conference March 30, 31, and April 1. Meet our corporate team and learn about what Seasons Care does as a leading Expert in Seniors' Nutrition.

2017-05-19T15:03:20-04:00March 24th, 2015|Uncategorized|Comments Off on “Together We Care” Conference

Happy Holidays

Wishing all of our friends, families and business partners a safe and happy holidays season! All the best from the Seasons Care Family!

2015-02-10T14:55:52-05:00December 23rd, 2014|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Happy Holidays

Welcome to our new Website!

We are thrilled to launch our new website to reflect our commitment to our clients, our Dietitians and the residents we serve. Please take a moment to look through the site and give us some feedback on any likes or dislikes. We look forward to hearing from you!

2017-05-19T15:03:20-04:00October 9th, 2014|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Welcome to our new Website!

The Enhanced Corporate Support Model

In addition to the regular Long Term Care Clinical Dietitian services, many corporate clients are starting to choose our Enhanced Corporate Support Model. Under this model, corporations who own or manage multiple homes are provided with a Seasons Care Corporate RD to oversee the consistency and continuity of their programs. This model has proven to [...]

2017-05-19T15:03:20-04:00October 7th, 2014|Uncategorized|Comments Off on The Enhanced Corporate Support Model
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