Research calls for changes to tackle malnutrition
03 March, 2023New research aims to raise awareness of malnutrition in older adults and calls for an international standard for diagnosing the condition.
Nutritionally balanced meals for healthy seniors
24 February, 2023With over 235 meals developed by dietitians and prepared by chefs, Lite n' Easy offers a delicious, food-first approach to promoting independence, choice & health for older Australians.
Improving food standards: 10 points to consider
13 January, 2023A new discussion paper from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission offers new points of focus for improvement in food, nutrition and dining experiences.
Quality health and aged care food solutions
11 August, 2022The meal time experience in Health and Aged care is a major focus point for all residents, as they look forward to a little social interaction and the anticipation of a well presented nourishing meal.
Nutritious Cuisine NuFoods IDDSI-compliant ready made meals
10 August, 2022At NuFoods, by Nutritious Cuisine, all meals are assessed by health practitioners, dieticians and nutritionists during recipe development and then thoroughly tested by speech pathologists thereafter.
Nutritious Cuisine — products for an IDDSI compliant diet
05 August, 2022The team at Nutritious Cuisine are passionate about providing real food, vibrant menus and delicious meals, especially for those requiring a modified IDDSI compliant diet.
Hormones linked with sleep apnea in postmenopausal women
24 June, 2022A new study found an association between obstructive sleep apnea risk and low estrogen and progesterone levels in women.
Vitamin D deficiency directly linked to dementia: genetic study
17 June, 2022Dementia is a progressive condition that leads to deterioration in cognitive function. But what if you could stop this degenerative disease in its tracks?
ADA optimistic about fixing oral health of aged care residents
27 May, 2022The ADA is optimistic that the new Labor government will work with the industry body to fix the broken dental system for people in aged care.
Faecal transplants to reverse ageing?
05 May, 2022Faecal transplants may seem like an unlikely way to reverse the ageing process, but scientists have used evidence from mice research to achieve just that.
Acute need for pharmacy support in aged care: study
05 May, 2022Medicines are the most common treatments used in health care, especially for older people. But when they're not used correctly, they can cause serious and sometimes fatal outcomes.
Study explores immune system rejuvenation in the elderly
29 April, 2022An international study identifies why older adults are more susceptible to infectious diseases compared to younger people, paving the way for new potential therapeutic targets to rejuvenate the immune system in older adults.
Calcium supplements, heart valve disease and death risk
29 April, 2022Calcium supplements are linked to a heightened risk of death among those with aortic valve stenosis, according to a new study.
How dehydration influences cognitive status in aged-care residents
20 July, 2021 by Tammy Sherwood, CEO of Person Centred Software Australia*Through digital technology, aged-care homes can immediately see which residents have not had sufficient fluids, enabling appropriate action to be taken.
SPC launches new company to support aged care
02 June, 2021SPC Care is a dedicated nutritional healthcare company, established to support the nutritional needs of older Australians.
