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
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…
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…
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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… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
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. -
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…
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