The Royal Commission has spotlighted food quality and nutrition as a major concern for many older Australians. Eating well is a basic pleasure of life, even more so as we age. A healthy diet is critical to ageing well, so while our bodies change with age, so do our nutrient and energy requirements. Thankfully, this flexible meal solution is helping to ensure older Australians eat well to age well.
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News outlets are reporting that a federal investigation is underway after an alleged incident that is believed to have occurred at a nursing home in the South Australian town of Strathalbyn. The incident, which is said to have occurred on the evening of February 27, involved two aged care residents, one of whom is...
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Swallowing requires very little thought for most people, but swallowing difficulties are common amongst older people, and can create a range of difficulties for the elderly and those who care for them. The medical term for the difficulty of swallowing food and or drinking fluids is dysphagia, which can occur for a number of...
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