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)

Survival Guide and Hacks for Dietitians to Save Time

Feeling overwhelmed as a new Registered Dietitian —or just tired of chaotic days even after years on the job? In this practical survival guide, Michelle Saari, MS, RD (with over 10+ years optimizing s...

2 Feb 33min

Performing the Nutrition Focused Physical Exam as a Dietitian

Are you a Dietitian that wants to know more about exactly how to do the nutrition focused physical exam?In today's episode, Michelle breaks down exactly step by step how to perform the NFPE, the value...

18 Aug 202428min

32: WHY Nutrition Interventions Stop Working in Patients with Dementia

In this episode of Long Term Care RD, Michelle talks about WHY nutrition interventions stop working, specifically when patients have Dementia. She also covers:The progressive nature of DementiaHow it...

10 Jun 202434min

When Nutrition Interventions Stop Working...

What are you supposed to do when your nutrition interventions have all been tried and nothing is working anymore? How are Dietitians supposed to handle end of life? It's all in today's episode!If yo...

19 Mar 202424min

Late Stage Dementia and Not Eating... What Do I Do??

Are you caring for someone with late stage dementia and they aren't eating? Are you unsure of what you should be doing?Then this is the episode for you! Find the balance between whether it's end of ...

11 Mar 202419min

Dementia and Eating Sweets: Finding the Delicate Balance

Find out how a Registered Dietitian recommends finding the delicate balance between Dementia and eating sweets. Do you give in and let them eat all the sweets they want? In this episode, a Dietitian...

4 Mar 202416min

Why the Nutrition Care Process Form is a MUST USE for Dietitians!

Are you a Dietitian that feels short on time?Do you wish you knew how to chart faster?Then you need the FREE Nutrition Care Process Form from Long Term Care RD and this episode will tell you exactly h...

19 Feb 202411min

Citrulline for Wound Healing? What a Dietitian Needs to Know

There's new research suggesting that Citrulline is a great wound healing alternative, but what exactly does it do?Why is there new research recommending it?Find out all the latest information and more...

5 Feb 202414min