Dysphagia - a difficult diagnosis to swallow Not enough Australians are aware of the dangers of dysphagia, also known as swallowing difficulties, according to Speech Pathology…
Consumers Maggie Beer Foundation delivers urgent aged care food and nutrition report to Govt Aged care nutrition advocacy group, the Maggie Beer Foundation (MBF), started by well-known Australian cook, Maggie Beer, has…
Consumers Aged care spending in food and nutrition would save over $80m per year, says Dietitians Aus Dietitians Australia, a nutrition advocacy group, suggests that using Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) to support food…
Consumers Health and Wellbeing Home & Community Nutrition Positive Ageing 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 inval…
Consumers Government Health and Wellbeing Home & Community Nutrition 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 …
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 among…
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 on…
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, which a…
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 practice …
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 developing de…
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 of…
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 themselves, w…
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 first co…
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 health…
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 mirr…
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 sp…
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 nation…
Allied Health Nutrition Products The essential nutrient for healthy ageing SPONSORED STORY - With Australia’s ageing population steadily increasing, the nutrition of older Australians remains a k…
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 mill…
Housing Options workshops (SA) 24 February - 29 April Run by the Housing Hub, these workshops are about housing for …
Enrolled Nurses' Conference Adelaide - 22-23 April, 2021 The health system is constantly changing and nursing professio…
Aged Care Reform Conference 2021 Virtual - May, 2021 Returning for its second year, the two day virtual event will …
ACSA 33rd National Summit - A New Age for Aged Care Virtual - 17-21 May, 2021 Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) will be hosting…
ATSA Independent Living Expo Melbourne Melbourne, 18 - 19 May 2021 In 2021, the ATSA Independent Living Expo is set to have more…
ATSA Independent Living Expo Perth Perth, 26 - 27 May 2021 In 2021, the ATSA Independent Living Expo is set to have more…