Video: The importance of nutrition for seniors

Jelica Vrkic, dietician for SPC sat down with HelloCare managing editor Donna Kennett to talk (via Zoom) about how important quality nutrition is for older people and shared some simple ideas on how to make sure nutritional levels are being met.

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