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A Deep Dive into Stroke Recovery with a Speech Pathologist

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Aug 5

A Deep Dive into Stroke Recovery with a Speech Pathologist

Stroke is a serious health concern in Australia, affecting a substantial portion of the population. The latest figures from the Stroke...

The Importance of Meal Presentation in Aged Care Settings

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Jul 24

The Importance of Meal Presentation in Aged Care Settings

You’ve probably heard the saying ‘we eat with our eyes’. Well, this doesn’t just apply to restaurant dining experiences. The same is true...

Scoops of Joy: The Sweet World of Ice Cream

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Jul 17

Scoops of Joy: The Sweet World of Ice Cream

A scoop of ice cream is like taking a delightful journey through a frozen wonderland, where each bite is a moment of pure bliss. But what...

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Jul 15

Ice Cream, an unsuspecting choking risk

As the temperature drops and frosty mornings begin, on comes the heaters, hot foods and drinks, and nights rugged up in blankets....

How Speech Pathologists can support you with your mealtimes

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Jul 9

How Speech Pathologists can support you with your mealtimes

A lot of us look forward to eating food and enjoying our mealtimes every single day. For some, eating food is more than just fuelling the...

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Jul 3

Seasonal Aged Care Menu Reviews

It is no secret that food and nutrition are associated with our overall quality of life. Food offers nutrients to keep us healthy,...

RECIPE: Cream of Pumpkin & Lamb Soup for residents

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Jun 25

RECIPE: Cream of Pumpkin & Lamb Soup for residents

This hearty and delicious soup is calling your name, especially on these cold winter days. Let this soup fill your soul with its rich...

Slurping up the Health Benefits of Soups

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Jun 24

Slurping up the Health Benefits of Soups

Soups are a great addition to any diet, anytime of the year. But there’s something about the cooler months, that makes soup extra...

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May 29

Un-glueing Gluten

The phrase “gluten-free” has taken over and become common everyday lingo with one person after another swearing by this new diet,...

Believe it or Nut: Peanut Allergies are a Big Deal

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May 27

Believe it or Nut: Peanut Allergies are a Big Deal

In a world where peanuts are widely used in cuisines and snacks, the mention of them can send shivers down the spine of those living with...

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May 24

Egg Allergies - What You Need to Know

Having an egg allergy is one of the most common allergies to have, especially for infants and young children. With symptoms ranging from...

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May 23

Managing Food Allergies under PEAL

The welcomed change to allergen label on food products is here called Plain English Allergen Labelling or PEAL. PEAL has now been...

How to best communicate with someone with Dementia

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May 1

How to best communicate with someone with Dementia

Dementia can affect how individuals both express themselves and understand the information that is communicated to them. This may result...

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Apr 24

Lactose Intolerance: The Dairy Dilemma

Lactose intolerance is a rather common food intolerance that occurs when the body can’t digest lactose properly. Lactose is a type of...

Aged Care Menu & Mealtime Quality Assessments are here

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Mar 15

Aged Care Menu & Mealtime Quality Assessments are here

Let’s raise the bar! Menu & Mealtime Quality Assessments will be mandatory within Aged Care soon. The new Strengthened Quality Standards...

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Mar 15

Egg Safety: Take egg-xtra care

The humble egg is a delicious and versatile kitchen staple. From buttery scrambled eggs, hearty quiches, Christmas pavs and birthday...

Is your Aged Care Food Safety Program compliant and up to date?

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Feb 23

Is your Aged Care Food Safety Program compliant and up to date?

Did you know something as simple as having the wrong name listed for your Food Safety Supervisor or Director can mean your Food Safety...

A message from our Managing Director, Nicole Buettel

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Feb 15

A message from our Managing Director, Nicole Buettel

We are already halfway through February 2024! What a journey we had in 2023. Still coming out of the COVID fog, we have called 2023 the...

Have you had a spot check from the Food, Nutrition and Dining Support Unit?

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Jan 23

Have you had a spot check from the Food, Nutrition and Dining Support Unit?

There have been some new changes regarding Nutrition, Food and Dining experiences in Aged Care Homes after the Royal Commission into Aged...

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Dec 13, 2023

Nobody puts gravy in the corner

Gravy is a delicious way to enhance the taste of many meals including meat, poultry, vegetables and casseroles. More importantly, the...

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