During my three years as a CNA at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. I have noticed an increase in the amount of wasted products. I admit that I am angry and deeply concerned about the waste of water and food in my nursing home. I observed and came to the conclusion that product waste is not only the fault of the patients, but also the staff. After highlighting the importance of water and food in our daily lives and explaining the ways in which they are wasted, I will suggest some challenging yet doable solutions to break the cycle of unnecessary waste. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory, food and water are fundamental physiological needs of the organism. They are the first needs to prioritize, which include safety, protection, love, self-esteem and self-fulfillment. Studies show that a human being deprived of food and water for seventy-two hours suffers from severe dehydration and is undoubtedly dying. People of all ages need water and food to stay healthy. As we age, it becomes quite difficult to digest food and water properly, especially for elderly residents in nursing homes. Although the food at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home is always delicious and presentable, and the dining room is bustling, the elderly do not eat as much due to the regression of their body systems. For this reason, a lot of food remains in the dining room and ends up in waste and garbage. Water is also very important for the body. Many people around the world have difficulty finding water to drink and use for basic needs; meanwhile residents and some staff take water for granted and use it inappropriately. I first became aware of the inappropriate use of water when my supervisor assigned me in March 2011 to bathe a resident. For... half the paper... first, this advice will prevent the infection from spreading. Another way I think water waste should be reduced is that the water should always be turned off between rinsing, brushing your teeth and while washing the dishes. We need to conserve water in America. It can save a lot of money and help our economy. Overall, the Good Samaritan nursing home wastes a lot of food and water. I believe these relevant tips and suggestions can help. I highly recommend hiring a dietitian-nutritionist to better understand the nutritional problems of the very elderly people we are called to serve together. Food and water are basic needs that do not deserve to be wasted. I hope this will be helpful and the property administrator will work on my recommendations. I am sure that with a rationalized organization and self-control the fight against food and water waste at Good Samaritan can be won.