CCR Director of Nutritional Services Credentialed as Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition

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Joanne Genest, our Corporate Director of Nutritional Services, is now credentialed as a Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition.  She is in rare company.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has several specialty certifications and one of them is in Gerontological Nutrition. There are only 650 certified specialists in gerontological nutrition in the country, so we are extremely proud of her.

Being Board Certified as a Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition designates specific knowledge, skills, and expertise for competency in practice working with the older adult population. Older adults use many health care services, have complex conditions, and require professional expertise that meets their needs.

The Commission on Dietetic Registration administers rigorous valid and reliable credentialing processes to protect the public and meet the needs of CDR credentialed practitioners, employers and consumers.

Joanne was previously featured CCR Director of Nutritional Services Featured by National Food Service Provider