It is important to maintain healthy and regular eating habits when living in a senior living community. If your elder parent or loved one is struggling to feed themselves or you’re noticing a great change in their diet, it may be time to consider assisted living. Assisted living is a great choice for elders that can maintain most daily activities but may need help with routines such as eating regular meals and cooking by themselves.
MorningStar of Sparks believes diet is the centerpiece of personal wellness. Food can be utilized as a healing medicine and is one of the great joys of living and should be enjoyed with family or within a community. Our trained Executive Chefs design seasonal menus that feature the freshest ingredients from high quality producers, locally sourced when possible. We also understand diets alter as we age. Our Chefs are trained in how best to modify menus and recipes to accommodate changing needs and tastes. Our nutritional choices include low sodium, sugar free, no sugar added, vegetarian and low fat for residents to self-manage.
Jacques Cornelis is MorningStar of Sparks’ European-Trained Executive Chef that is new to senior living and is excited to work with the great crew in the kitchen. Jacques first entered a professional kitchen at 14. For the next four years, it was one day of school and four days of culinary apprenticeship at De Watermolen, a Michelin-starred restaurant. Jacques worked ten years in the finest restaurants in Antwerp, Brussels and Paris. On why French cuisine holds the world’s stage, he explains simply, “It’s the sauces. They can make the plainest dish extraordinary. Besides, France offers the greatest of food baskets to work with.” In 2007, Jacques won Iron Chef’s “Blazing Pans” event at the Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival, pitted against the chef of North Star.
On the deep satisfaction of working in senior living, Jacques comments this way: “I’ll be 64 next month. So I have a very good understanding of the special requirements of senior clients. In other words, I know what rings their bell.” But give Jacques any audience and watch him perform. He loves walking to the dining room and hearing feedback. He regularly hosts made-to-order omelette stations and monthly cooking demonstrations in our community.
To learn more about MorningStar’s amenities and Assisted Living in Reno please contact us. Our staff is happy to answer any questions you have. Our website also provides information on our company’s history, vision, and mission as well as what sets us apart from other assisted living facilities in Nevada.
The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Sparks, “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to see for yourself our exceptional offering for independent living and assisted living in Reno, NV.
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