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…
Nutrition
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…
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.
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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… -
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… -
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. -
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 … -
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… -
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… -
The essential nutrient for healthy ageing
SPONSORED STORY - With Australia’s ageing population steadily increasing, the nutrition of older Australians remain… -
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… -
Healthy glucose levels, healthy brain
A recent study conducted by the Australian National University in Canberra has found that blood glucose levels can af… -
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… -
Rise in dementia leads to innovative approach
SPONSORED STORY - Quality of Life services provider Sodexo has partnered with Paradox, leading regional Centre of Ex… -
Maggie Beer is ‘Creating An Appetite for Life’ in August
This August, celebrity cook Maggie Beer is inviting chefs and cooks within the aged care industry to her hometown of … -
Stirring for change in the aged care kitchen
Aged care food service must go through a revolution, it must move with the changes that have been forced, not only by… -
Older people at disproportionate risk of malnutrition
Research published last Friday by New Zealand’s Massey University shows worrying levels of malnutrition among New Z… -
Open Day aims to better inform older South Australians
ACH Group will host a free community information event this Sunday to help South Australians navigate the aged care s… -
Meals On Wheels welcomes Thinker in Residence
Meals on Wheels SA has teamed up with the Dunstan Foundation’s Thinkers in Residence program for two years, to aid … -
Lifeview’s food appreciation program named Asia’s Best Hospitality of Care
Victorian aged care provider Lifeview Residential Care was awarded the Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Award for B… -
Shining the light on food in aged care
Software used to ‘sense’ changes in conflict areas such as Iraq is being used to help improve the dining experien…
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