The importance of nutrition in wound care

Maurie Voisey-Barlin specialises in engaging aged care residents that have been deemed ‘unreachable’ by staff and family. See how techniques like ‘smartassery’ and ‘mutual mischief’ are helping residents re-engage by tapping into their ‘cheeky’ side. Read More

The Morrison Government is providing Australians with more choices for longer lives, with a record 13,500 new residential aged care places across Australia, worth $907 million a year, along with a $60 million capital works investment to finance construction of new and extended aged care homes. The $967 million expansion is part of our Government’s... Read More

Experiencing a loss of appetite can be extremely common for elderly people which is why maximising eating opportunities with good quality food is so important. Quality Co-ordinator Denise Burbidge and Clinical Services Manager, Leigh Mclean, explain why good food equals good nutrition, and how good nutrition decreases the likelihood of falls, fractures and hospitalisation for... Read More