VfL Blog

Shifting identities: How care homes can deal with issues around dementia and diet

Around 70 per cent of people in care homes have dementia. Understanding how we as a society address changes in identity and mental capacity is fundamental to the work of Vegetarian for Life, the UK charity for older vegans and vegetarians. With that in mind, last month we held a panel discussion wit...

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eBites Summer 2025

This issue celebrates summer by bringing people together – and what better way than through food and friendship? We start with seasonal picnic hamper ideas from Roving Chef Alex, perfect for outdoor meals or a thoughtful treat. You’ll also find fuss-free recipes using everyday ingredie...

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Meet the UK care homes committed to veggie catering excellence: National Vegetarian Week

Page updated 10 June 2025. Staggering figures show that residents following a vegan diet in UK residential care homes have risen by 24 per cent since 2014. But National Vegetarian Week is a chance to reflect on how well prepared your care facility would be for an influx of vegan or vegetarian resi...

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