Jul 25, 2020

Food Familiarity and Nostalgia For Older People

Food Familiarity and Nostalgia For Older People

Familiarity is an emotion that can mean a lot to an elderly person, and Clinical Services Manager, Leigh McLean shares her thoughts on why good food has the ability to spark memories and enhance the experience of sitting down to eat at meal time.

SPC is one of Australia’s most iconic and trusted brands, and SPC ProVital range ensures that those who grew up eating SPC can continue to do so regardless of their age or eating requirements.

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