Reconnecting with cooking in aged care
Few of life’s pleasures match the gratification and connection that comes with crafting a meal for loved ones, sending mouth-watering aromas wafting through the house
Few of life’s pleasures match the gratification and connection that comes with crafting a meal for loved ones, sending mouth-watering aromas wafting through the house
Nearly one million Australians over 70 are taking five or more medicines every day, and this number is continuing to grow, researchers from the Universities
One in three hospitalised adults in the US is at risk for malnutrition, a major analysis has found. And patients’ poor food intake is having
Many older adults don’t eat enough to meet their nutritional needs, and this can impact their healing and recovery from injury. In support of this,
In 2017 Nikki took her mini foxie Daphne for regular visits to Bupa Aged Care. They were “pet therapy” volunteers. Every week, Nikki would have
Welcome news for the aged care sector – the Australian government has announced that a long sought-after royal commission will investigate an “industry in crisis”
The appalling, substandard quality of residential aged care in Australia hit the limelight in recent years after staff spoke out and sparked a much needed
Nearly half of older adults don’t get enough protein – and that’s a problem. While a nutritionally well-rounded diet is vital at any age, and
Frailty is a serious problem for older adults and affects around half of people over 80. With its associated issues including weakness, muscle wasting, falls
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