Food quality for older people

High-quality food should not be seen as a luxury item.  In fact, it’s something older people should expect.

Eating well is living well, and no one should be forced to compromise on taste or nutritional value because of their age.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Water exercises as effective as gym workouts for preventing cardiovascular disease – new research

Water-based exercises have many benefits. tache/ Shutterstock Markos Klonizakis, Sheffield Hallam University Swimming, aqua-aerobics, and other water-based exercises are popular for people aged 55 and older to keep fit without putting strain on the joints. Studies show that water-based exercises have many benefits, including improving gait, balance and mobility. It’s also thought to offer benefits as... Read More

New Single Set of Aged Care Quality Standards: What Does This Mean?

Last week, the Federal Health Department released a draft of new Aged Care Quality Standards. The Australian Aged Care Quality Agency are developing “guidance and educational material” to support the Standards and has commenced piloting of the draft Standards and guidance material. A single set of quality standards is a key deliverable of the Single... Read More

9 Inspiring Mini-Documentaries of Some Of The Most Fearless Older People

Unfortunately, it’s almost a rarity to see elderly faces on tv screens in this day and age, and when you do, they are generally portrayed in a slow-moving, subdued, dull, and overly stereotyped manner. Being negatively pigeonholed on a grand scale has the ability to shape a society’s attitude towards the worth of elderly people,... Read More
Advertisement