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As residents age, their relationship with food changes. Taste buds dull, swallowing becomes harder, and the simple pleasure of eating can become a challenge. For care home kitchens, this isn’t a problem to fix once — it’s a daily reality that requires understanding, adaptation, and creativity. This guide covers how to deliver a dining experience … Read more