Carer’s dilemma: “My vegetarian resident is asking for meat”
By Vegetarian for Life When Mary enters care aged 84, she has been a committed vegetarian for over three decades. Sadly Mary is now living with dementia, and in her mind she is in her late 20s, raising a young family with her husband. She a keen cook, and the family’s favourite meals include Sunday […]
Inspirational care staff recognised at lavish awards ceremony in Houses of Parliament
Last month saw the fourth annual Vegetarian for Life Awards for Excellence in Care Catering – and the finalists certainly didn’t disappoint with accounts of incredible service for their residents. The four categories: Veggie Care Chef, Veggie Wholesaler, The Beulah Charity Trust Special Recognition Award and Most Innovative Veggie Dish had stiff competition but only […]
Join some of the UK’s biggest care chains in making a Memory Care Pledge
Imagine that you have been vegetarian or vegan for a number of years or even decades. Sadly, you are no longer able to live independently and have to receive extra care, so move into a care home. Your family and yourself make clear your food preferences. But what happens 6 months or a year down […]
New guide launched to promote dietary inclusivity in care
“Food is central to our identity and I would hope that stays with us throughout life,” says Senior Rabbi as new guide is launched to help care homes cater for a variety of diets. The guide, produced by charity Vegetarian for Life (VfL), is packed full of recipes and information on how religion or philosophical […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Vegetarian for Life training & nutrition
Can your business cater well and ethically for older vegans and vegetarians? Fully-funded training is now available. The number of vegan residents in UK care homes has TREBLED in the last 5 years. Are you equipped to cater for the rising number of vegans and vegetarians? Or do they pass your business by and take […]
