Food quality for older people

As we get older, our risk of developing diseases such as shingles increases. It is estimated over 120,000 new cases of shingles are reported annually in Australia and the substantial burden of shingles in Australia is continuing to increase over time, most prominently in the older population. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus,... Read More

Nurses are “forgotten heroes” in society. They work incredibly hard and tirelessly round the clock to care for others, often on little sleep and food and receiving little thanks. New research by The Whiddon Group has shown that Australians are overlooking the important role nurses play. The study revealed that less than one in three... Read More

Aged care staff are particularly prone to feeling stressed at work because of the huge demands placed on them, lack of autonomy, and poor support networks. Read More