What is it Like to Live with Hearing Loss?

While living in aged care, having a hearty meal can be the highlight of a resident’s day. A good meal can satisfy hunger, lift moods and be a focal point for socialising. But in aged care, who decides what the residents eat? And how much say do facilities get from those who are eating the meals?... Read More

Too often improving the meal service can seem like winners and losers in a Chess game, with some moves knocking out the other side (staff, residents, family) and unintentionally compromising other parts of the meal service (quality, safety, compliance). Each “move” or idea should progress the service forward, without unintended consequences for the next move... Read More

It’s no secret that I’m a dyed-in-the-wool movie junky. So much so that I sit through the whole of the Oscar ceremony each year, however high or low its standard goes. This year, I’m happy to report, it was quite successfully reaching for the stars. And for me, the best part of how it did... Read More