Virginia Woolf once said, “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” At Buckner Retirement Services, we know that delicious food is important to quality of life, and nutritious food is important to health. That’s why, at Buckner, we make certain that gourmet dining in senior living is not just a nice idea but a reality. Buckner’s senior residential programs offer the epitome of senior living culinary experiences, among many other desirable options and opportunities.
To learn about senior living dining experiences at our six Texas locations, call 214.227.7182 today. We’ll discuss Buckner’s senior living culinary experience as it pertains to your needs, tastes, health conditions, and enjoyment.
Why Your Dining Experience Matters
People don’t stop loving great food because they have passed a certain age. In fact, a lifetime of experience may have helped them develop refined tastes, or perhaps their most loved food items have become more than just food but a source of comfort.
Mealtime for seniors includes more than just something to eat. It is also more than just nutrition. It is an experience that represents a lifetime of memories.
At Buckner, seniors benefit from:
Excellent Nutrition
Health links directly to food intake. Whether you have a health concern which requires careful meal planning—such as diabetes—or you’re simply conscientious about your increased need for protein and your decreased need for calorie dense servings, having a dining plan that ensures proper nutrition for seniors is critical.
The Dining Experience
Seniors don’t want to go back to high school. They don’t wish relive the experience of lining up at the counter with a tray for lunch. They want to dine—seated at a table with friends, to eat well-prepared and presented meals. More and more senior living communities offer table service in some or all of their dining rooms.
Social Connection
Mealtime is to be enjoyed and part of that enjoyment is connecting with friends and acquaintances around the table. The best dining experiences aren’t rushed or perfunctory, but an opportunity to relax and enjoy delicious food with good company.
At Buckner you don’t need to give up quality for convenience. It’s also nice not to have to cook all the time when you live in a senior community, but you want the same quality and warm, cozy experience at mealtime that you grew accustomed to during your young years.
Senior Living Dining Experiences
More and more senior living communities are offering options. Research has found that seniors have a better quality of life when they can choose where they eat and mix things up a bit. People want choice. Being able to continue making independent decisions increases the quality of life during the aging process.
Some of the dining options senior communities offer include:
- Pop-up dining experiences
- Brunch options
- Formal dining
- Café style dining
- Diner style dining
- Global cuisine
- Farm-to-table options
Gone are the days of buffets and warming trays. Now you can expect personalized meals made to order based on nutritional needs and preferences.
Tour Buckner Retirement Services to Experience Our Senior Recreational Programs for Yourself
Reach out to learn more about nutrition in senior living communities and how healthy options can dovetail with gourmet dining. Buckner’s luxury senior living communities can be counted on to provide an ideal experience for our senior residents at all levels, from independent to assisted living, memory care and long-term nursing care.
The experience we provide for people in our senior living communities, from Houston to Dallas to San Angelo, is top-drawer, from amenities like our spa to classes, outings, and, of course, superb dining services.
Come share a meal with us. We look forward to meeting you. Reach out at 214.227.7182 or by completing the online form.