Taking stock of food service in aged care
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
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
Of all the changes that come with aging, the need for good food is arguably one of the most important – and one of the
What’s not to love about getting out into the fresh air, digging in the dirt, nurturing seedlings and watching nature magically transform them into edible
Have you or a loved one ever had a snubbla? This is the Swedish word for stumble, and researchers are rising to the challenge with
You can’t underestimate the importance of good oral hygiene for overall health and wellbeing. This is particularly important for people with dysphagia. Swallowing difficulties increase
A large Australian study has found that increasing calcium and protein intake in older adults through dietary sources can reduce the incidence of falls and
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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