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Senior Dining at UMC: More Than Just a Meal

UMC - Where the Senior Health is Our Priority

Here at the Laurels, we make sure that every resident enjoys what they eat.  Every season, we create a new menu that includes a four week cycle of homemade meals.  All of our meals are served “restaurant style”.  We strive to ensure the comfort of our residents during their dining experience.  Breakfast incorporates a variety of choices including eggs your way, hot and cold cereals and fruits.  Lunch time, our main event, allows for two daily choices.  Each and every one of our original meals is prepared using the freshest ingredients from local meat, dairy and produce providers. Homemade dinners are followed by homemade desserts prepared by our in-house pastry chef.  During the week, we feature some specialty items like Stromboli, pizza and antipasto, all made from scratch in our kitchen. Throughout the day, residents unlimited have access to an assortment of snacks including fruit, cookies, crackers and pastries. We consider each and every resident’s needs when preparing the menu and the meal.  We pride ourselves on the fact that we do not use pre-made frozen foods.  Every dish prepared is a planned mix of the freshest ingredients, and is always made with special attention to detail.  We cater to the special dietary needs of our residents every day whether you have special restrictions including low sodium, low potassium, fructose or lactose free, and diabetic needs. 

Laurels residents can enjoy a private dining experience with family and friends for a special occasion in an additional dining room.  Food can be served from our main dining room, or family members can supply their own meal.  The comfortable private dining area comes compete with fine dinnerware and features a spectacular view of the Conyngham Valley.

**For more information, or to schedule a private tour and complimentary lunch, please call our office at 570-455-7757 or email us at [email protected]

For years there has been talk about the amazing anti-oxidant properties of blueberries that can help fight aging and reduce the risk of many diseases, but research reveals that blueberries can also lower your cholesterol!

  A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Products Utilization Research shows that blueberries can lower LDL levels, or the bad type of cholesterol. Research was presented at the 228th American Chemical Society national meeting that blueberries  can have the same effect as anti-cholesterol medication without the side-effects associated with those medications.

  July is national blueberry month, so celebrate these amazing fruits by grabbing a snack! You can receive these amazing health benefits by grabbing a handful of fresh or dried blueberries.  Blueberries are great toppings for cereal or fresh summer salads.  A healthy and filling breakfast idea is this blueberry parfait recipe included below.

  Easy Blueberry Parfait

  Ingredients:

  ¼ cup Blueberries (fresh or frozen)

½ cup Greek Yogurt

¼ cup Granola

  Optional:

1 tbsp. local honey                           or

2 tbsp. mini dark chocolate chips    or

2 tbsp. chopped walnuts

  Instructions:

In a tall glass layer the blueberries, yogurt, and granola.  Optionally top with honey, dark chocolate, chips, or chopped walnuts.

Yield: 1 serving                           Time: <5 min.