Dysphagia - a difficult diagnosis to swallow Not enough Australians are aware of the dangers of dysphagia, also known as swallowing difficulties, according to Speech Patho…
Consumers National Meals on Wheels Day recognises resilience of volunteers during COVID-19 On the 26 August it was National Meals on Wheels Day, recognising the dedicated Australian volunteers who provided inva…
Consumers Emergency food package scheme for older Australians underperforms A Federal Government program implemented to provide 36,000 emergency food packages to older Australians has drastically un…
Consumers Industry Government Health and Wellbeing Nutrition Australian Meals on Wheels Day highlights the prevalence of elderly malnutrition Today is Australian Meals on Wheels Day, a campaign that is raising awareness about the challenges of malnutrition am…
Consumers Industry Health and Wellbeing Nutrition Positive Ageing Seniors are being over-prescribed drugs and not tracking their medication intake Two recent separate studies have revealed concerning habits of Australians who are either taking multiple medications…
Consumers Health and Wellbeing Nutrition Positive Ageing Foods to help ease arthritis symptoms revealed Five foods have now been revealed to help ease the symptoms of arthritis, an incredibly painful joint condition, whic…
Consumers Culture Awareness Dementia Health and Wellbeing Nutrition Researchers investigate “best practice day” to reduce dementia risk A new study has received $1.2 million in funding to uncover aspects of diet and activity that create the “best prac…
Consumers Dementia Health and Wellbeing Nutrition Positive Ageing Research suggests a healthy lifestyle could reduce the genetic risk of dementia An international study has found that living a healthy lifestyle may counteract a person’s genetic risk of developi…
Consumers Industry Education & Training Government Nutrition ROYAL COMMISSION: High-quality food is vital to wellness in aged care The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety held a panel of aged care chefs and hospitality staff on day 2…
Consumers Mental Health Nutrition Positive Ageing Research Social inclusion and connection is key to improving elderly men’s health Running from June 10-15, Men’s Health Week is highlighting the need for elderly men to take better care of themselv…
Consumers Industry Education & Training Nutrition Positive Ageing Grant to support improved food experiences in aged care More appetising, fresh and tasty meals are headed for Australian nursing homes thanks to celebrity cook Maggie Beer.
Consumers Home & Community Nutrition Baptist Care SA opens first food hub in Adelaide CBD Older people struggling to pay for groceries and everyday food items are among those benefiting from Adelaide’s fir…
Consumers Nutrition Positive Ageing Whole foods over supplements for better brain health as we age Eating whole, plant-based foods rather than taking individual supplements will go a long way to keeping our brain hea…
Consumers Nutrition New dysphagia-friendly cookbook looks beyond the blender A cookbook full of recipes designed specifically for people who have difficulty swallowing is now just a click away.
Consumers Advice Nutrition Positive Ageing Products Advice on how to age gracefully with and without cosmetic surgery SPONSORED STORY - Ageing is a natural process that many Australians embrace, but for some the desire to look in the …
Consumers Advice Allied Health Home & Community Nutrition Seniors’ needs in the spotlight for National Nutrition Week The importance of positive eating habits and adequate nutritional intake among older Australians is once again in the…
Consumers Industry Home & Community Nutrition Providers Nation celebrates the people behind the meals that make a difference The ongoing dedication and efforts of more than 76,000 Meals on Wheels volunteers are being celebrated across the nat…
Allied Health Nutrition Products The essential nutrient for healthy ageing SPONSORED STORY - With Australia’s ageing population steadily increasing, the nutrition of older Australians remain…
Consumers Allied Health Government Home & Community Nutrition More meal support for elderly living at home Older Australians living at home and utilising meal delivery services are set to benefit from an announcement of $8 m…
Consumers Nutrition Positive Ageing Research Healthy glucose levels, healthy brain A recent study conducted by the Australian National University in Canberra has found that blood glucose levels can af…
Consumers Industry Advice Allied Health Nutrition Experts suggest a ‘food first’ philosophy in aged care The importance of nutrition in aged care is currently in the spotlight after a paper published in Nutrition and D…
Australian Healthcare Week Expo 2021 Sydney, 17-18 March, 2021 The 10th Australian Healthcare Week 2021…
Enrolled Nurses' Conference Adelaide - 22-23 April, 2021 The health system is constantly changing and nursing profes…
Aged Care Reform Conference 2021 Virtual - May, 2021 Returning for its second year, the two day virtual event wi…
ACSA 33rd National Summit - A New Age for Aged Care Virtual - 17-21 May, 2021 Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) will be host…
Melbourne Aged Care Conference Melbourne - 11-12 November, 2021 In today’s contentious aged care environment, it has neve…
Brisbane Aged Care Conference Brisbane - 25-26 November, 2021 The current need for aged care nurses to meet the specific …