Classic Residence by Hyatt Provides Tips For Planning A Thanksgiving Menu For Older Adult Guests

“Thanksgiving Unstuffed” Recipes For the Whole Family Available

CHICAGO, IL, NOVEMBER 04, 2008

The culinary experts at Classic Residence by Hyatt, a national leader in luxury senior living, provide some simple advice on how to be inclusive of older adults when planning your Thanksgiving meal, including some “twists” on Thanksgiving favorites that will surprise and delight the entire family.

“As families start planning their Thanksgiving meals, it’s important for children of older adults to be mindful of their parents and other older adult guests,” said Jon Benson, director of culinary operations at Classic Residence by Hyatt. “A good approach is to balance traditions of the past with the culinary nuances of today.”

Benson’s tips include:

Respect Tradition – Older adults have been creating their own family meals for years. Seek out their advice and include their input into the meal planning. Perhaps there are some recipes they are looking forward to enjoying? Holidays like Thanksgiving are a great way to reconnect with the past and food is great way to evoke memories.

Ask About Dietary Preferences – Everyone tends to indulge at Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season, but be mindful of any dietary restrictions your older adult guests might have. It never hurts to ask.

Don’t Be Afraid to Introduce New Things – Tradition is important, but you don’t have to be rigid. Today’s older adults are savvy about international cuisine and major culinary trends. 

For example, Classic Residence by Hyatt communities across the country are hosting “Thanksgiving Unstuffed” events with menu items featuring twists on Thanksgiving favorites including Spiced Pumpkin Mousse Napoleon and Grilled Pear, Apple and Cranberry Compote.

In addition to special holiday menus, all Classic Residence by Hyatt fine dining rooms and dining venues regularly feature new and innovative menu items with healthful, flavorful, interesting, and varied choices. Executive chefs, sous chefs, pastry chefs, dining room managers, executive directors and executives are trained rigorously and continuously, including continuing education courses at The Culinary Institute of America.

To receive the Thanksgiving Unstuffed recipes, contact Will Byrne at 312-803-8604 or wbyrne@hyattclassic.com. Visit http://www.hyattclassic.com/ for more information about Classic Residence by Hyatt.

About Classic Residence by Hyatt
Classic Residence by Hyatt is a national leader in senior living that develops, owns and operates communities for older adults in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Monterey, Calif. (owned by Pacifica Companies and managed by Classic Residence by Hyatt); Palo Alto, Calif.; San Diego, Calif.; Highlands Ranch, Colo.; Aventura, Fla.; Boca Raton, Fla.; Hollywood, Fla.; Lantana, Fla.; Naples, Fla.; Plantation, Fla.; Pompano Beach, Fla.; Glenview, Ill.; Chevy Chase, Md.; Reno, Nev.; Teaneck, N.J.; Yonkers, N.Y.; Hilton Head Island, S.C.; and Dallas, Texas. Classic Residence by Hyatt’s newest continuing care retirement community is under development in Scottsdale, Ariz. A major expansion has just been completed in San Diego, Calif. Classic Residence by Hyatt communities have earned honors for being among the nation’s finest, including Platinum, Gold, and Silver Achievement Awards from the National Association of Home Builders 50+ Housing Council. The company’s Web site is at http://www.hyattclassic.com/.

Classic Residence by Hyatt is a privately held company and is independent from Hyatt Hotels and Resorts.