Long Term Care RD

Discover the power of nutrition with the Long Term Care RD podcast—your go-to resource for Registered Dietitians thriving in skilled nursing, nursing homes, and long-term care or ANYONE working with older adults to seniors!

Hosted by Michelle Saari, MS, RD—a seasoned clinical dietitian with over a decade of experience optimizing nutrition for older adults—this podcast delivers practical, evidence-based strategies you can implement right away to improve resident outcomes and streamline your workflow.

Each episode breaks down real-world challenges in senior nutrition: from mastering the Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) and writing bulletproof PES statements, to managing unintentional weight loss, dysphagia with IDDSI, pressure injuries/wound healing, frailty, sarcopenia, probiotics, dementia feeding strategies, end-of-life care, and more. You'll get actionable tips on assessments, interventions, charting hacks, interdisciplinary teamwork, survey prep, and avoiding burnout—tailored specifically for LTC and clinical RDs working with complex caseloads.

Whether you're a newer RD building confidence in long-term care or a veteran looking to save hours each week, tune in for:

Step-by-step guidance and case examples from the trenches
Summaries of the latest research and guidelines, translated into everyday practice
Time-saving tools, templates, and quick wins
Encouragement and community vibes for dietitians who often work solo

Episodes are concise, engaging, and perfect for commutes, rounds, or lunch breaks—because your time matters.

Ready for more support? Check out our membership website @ Clinical Nutrition Central (clinicalnutritioncentral.com), our membership site starting at just $19.95/month. Get instant access to exclusive cheat sheets, PES templates, evidence summaries, webinars, resident trackers, care plan samples, monthly new content, and a private community of fellow LTC RDs for peer support and fast answers.

Follow along at longtermcarerd.com, on Facebook/Instagram @longtermcarerd, and subscribe now to elevate your practice and make a real difference in residents' lives.

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Listen now and transform your approach to long-term care nutrition!

Find more information at: https://longtermcarerd.com

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Episoder(42)

Why Being Overweight Might Be the Healthiest After 65!

Why a “Normal” BMI May Not Be Healthy After 65 | The Truth About BMI in Older Adults If you're over 65, the BMI chart you've been using your entire life may not tell the whole story. We've all been ...

24 Aug 13min

Top 5 Tricks to Stimulate Appetite in Seniors!

Struggling to get an elderly parent, grandparent, or resident to eat? You're not alone — appetite loss in older adults is one of the most common (and most stressful) challenges in senior care. In this...

21 Aug 13min

Being Survey Ready Isn't Rocket Science... It's These 5 Daily Habits That Will Make It Simple!

If the thought of a state survey or audit makes you want to panic and start reviewing every chart you've touched for the last six months, you're not alone!Being surveyed can feel intimidating, but her...

17 Aug 15min

You're Not a Bad Dietitian... Long Term Care is Just Hard!

You Asked, I Answered: 3 Questions LTC Dietitians Ask All the TimeIt’s been a little while since I’ve recorded a podcast episode—and I’m so happy to be back!For this episode, I’m answering three real-...

11 Aug 18min

Pressure Injury Through Nutrition: RD Tools for Wound Recovery

Episode Overview: In this practical episode of the Long Term Care RD podcast, Michelle breaks down a real-world sample nutrition care plan for a resident with a stage 3 pressure injury. Drawing from o...

10 Mar 27min

Why We're Rethinking Tube Feeding for Patients with Dementia

Links mentioned in show:Membership Website Learn More At: https://clinicalnutritioncentral.comResearch Article: https://longtermcarerd.com/research-tube-feeding/In long term care, few topics spark mor...

27 Feb 25min

Mastering PES Statements - Stop Overthinking & Start Charting Confidently

Struggling with PES statements for unintentional weight loss, malnutrition, or geriatric challenges in LTC/SNF? In this episode, Michelle Saari, MS, RD breaks down common pitfalls, shares a simple ste...

17 Feb 33min

You Don't Have To Practice Alone Anymore RDs!

If you’re a dietitian working in long-term care, you already know…This job can feel isolating.You’re often the only RD in the building. You’re responsible for clinical decisions, survey readiness, doc...

12 Feb 19min