Health Case Study: Capital Manor Retirement Community

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2. What is one of the professional strengths would you want to see this person continue?

One of the greatest assets we have here in 'Capital Manor Retirement Community' is the help provided by the 'Life Care Services,' hence, inspiring Nancy to be more actively involved and aware of each and everyone's personal preference in the best of health or those who are in need of changes. In the meantime, I have discovered that when she goes into the dinning areas to check in on residents she gets more of a feel as to each individual needs. A nutritious, well-balanced diet is the foundation of good health. The goal here at Capital Manor is to provide healthy, delicious food that is tastefully presented, while following physicians' orders and dietary

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