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The ability to choose daily meals offers assisted living residents autonomy, and it adds to the appeal of restaurant-style dining. “Navion communities pass out menus at breakfast or lunch so that residents can choose what they want to eat the following day,” says Wright. And, when residents enter the dining room, staff members are ready to serve their pre-chosen plates. Menus typically include a variety of options that appeal to all tastes and dietary preferences. Generally, lunch will be the heaviest meal of the day, while dinner will have lighter options for residents who don’t want to eat something more substantial before bed. The breakfast menu of an assisted living facility may offer these options: A traditional “full breakfast” of eggs, toast, and bacon A lighter option, like yogurt with berries A variety of whole-grain cereals Coffee, orange juice, or skim milk A lunch menu may include the following: A hearty option, like beef stroganoff with vegetables quick and classic