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Junk food in aged care

February 17, 2020

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

Are we missing the point of nutritional supplements?

July 26, 2018

Addressing claims that nutritional supplements can enhance overall health and longevity, a recent review investigated their impact on heart health, stroke and mortality. The researchers

Swallowing pills – a double-edged sword

May 1, 2018

Pill swallowing can be daunting. In fact, one survey revealed around 40% of adults who otherwise had no swallowing problems struggled with pills. What if,

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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

Protein needs with aging

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

Preventing frailty with yoga

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