To address the growing divide between younger and older generations, intergenerational programs have been springing up around the world, reflecting the World Health Organisation’s Active
Better nutrition in aged care is gaining more traction with the Victorian government releasing recommendations to improve food standards in public hospitals and residential facilities
The Royal Commission into aged care, a system the authors described as “besieged by neglect”, is starting to deliver: this month the Australian government announced
Going into aged care can be fraught with grief and other crippling emotions as people leave the homes and people they love, lose their independence
While malnutrition is an insidious problem in aged care, simply giving residents more biscuits and cake is not the answer. Yet that is what many
Like all industries in the 21st century, the aged care sector is under increasing pressure to factor sustainability into its business model and long-term planning.
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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