Our Vision & Mission

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Higher Standards Vision:

That mealtime in all senior living communities is a  joyful, social, respectful, nutritious, and prosperous experience for all stakeholders.

Higher Standards Mission:

To enrich community relationships and improve the dining experience through education, training and consulting.

Our Intent:

To transform staff  into loyal employees who value their role in raising the quality of life, care, and service for residents.

• Speaking and Training

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  to book Cindy for a workshop or event, or Media contact
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  503-913-1978

  or email: Cindy@HigherStandards.org
  
  

• Kind Dining® Connection

  

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• Kind Dining Testimonial

  “Your training was an excellent value for us.”

  Jeff Robinett,
  Executive Director: Homewoods on the Willamette, Portland, OR
  
  

• More Professional Resources

  • American Health Care Association
  • Association of Nutrition & Food Service Professionals
  • Long Term Living Magazine
  • Making Oregon Vital for Elders
  • RetirementHomes.com
  • Vanderbilt Center for Quality Aging

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