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OSCAR Care Group
Jun 27, 2023
Aged Care homes, are you ready for the updated Food Standard Code 3.2.2A?
On the 8th December 2023, the updated Food Standard Code 3.2.2A will come into effect. This legislation change does require some...
OSCAR Care Group
Jun 8, 2023
Can swallowing assessments be conducted via telehealth?
Telehealth is a rapidly growing space for our allied health professionals, specifically when it comes to our Speech Pathology practice at...
OSCAR Care Group
Jun 2, 2023
How to Monitor Weight Loss in Aged Care
For the elderly, having regular weigh-ins is a fundamental part of their healthcare journey. As weight loss can be the first, and...
OSCAR Care Group
May 2, 2023
The Party is Over for the Party Pie!
Let’s face it, we have all tucked into a party pie and sauce at a party or special event on one occasion or another. After all, what’s...
OSCAR Care Group
Apr 3, 2023
Keep calm and… carrot on!
Allow us to introduce you to the world’s most humble root vegetable, the carrot. It is crunchy, sweet, tasty, incredibly versatile, and...
OSCAR Care Group
Mar 16, 2023
Resident’s choice and control: A difficult diagnosis to swallow
Dysphagia can be an overwhelming and devastating diagnosis for many people living with the condition, as well as their family and close...
OSCAR Care Group
Mar 15, 2023
Aged Care Dietitians are only spending 36 minutes per Resident per year!? Not Good Enough
The Quarterly Financial Snapshot (QFS) of the Aged Care Sector has been released for July to September 2022, which has highlighted such...
OSCAR Care Group
Mar 13, 2023
How to boost your mood and overall wellbeing
Are you ever feeling “flat” or “just have no energy”? Working in an Aged Care home or with young children is no easy task. The amount of...
OSCAR Care Group
Feb 20, 2023
Flipping delicious and healthy Pancakes
Old or young, Pancakes are a delicious brekky or brunch option no matter your age. The array of different toppings, make them very...
OSCAR Care Group
Feb 14, 2023
Why a culturally competent residential Aged Care Home is essential
Residents from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds often require an Aged Care home that is strongly considerate of...
OSCAR Care Group
Jan 6, 2023
How to prepare for a Food Safety Audit
There is no need to panic when a Food Safety Audit or a Council Inspection are due to take place. Preparation is the key to avoid those...
OSCAR Care Group
Dec 19, 2022
Managing nutrition in Aged Care during an Covid outbreak
As Covid remains rampant in our community, the aged care population remains at risk. Covid continues to affect many aspects of our...
OSCAR Care Group
Dec 16, 2022
My true love sent to me… food poisoning!
Will you be able to sing the 12 days of Christmas without getting food poisoning this festive season? Follow these simple tips and hints...
OSCAR Care Group
Dec 7, 2022
All we want for Christmas is safe consumption
The Christmas season is upon us, a season filled with presents, family and friends and way too much food. If you’re planning on having a...
OSCAR Care Group
Nov 23, 2022
Get your summer menu reviewed before time melts away...
Each day, we all make thousands of decisions that shape the way we live – one of those that commonly stumps us is deciding what to eat!...
OSCAR Care Group
Oct 17, 2022
We’re rooting for you! Try for five vegetables a day
Vegetables have key role they have in our health and wellbeing. Vegetables are nutrient dense and a good source of fibre (which helps us...
OSCAR Care Group
Oct 14, 2022
RECIPE: HEHP Chocolate Cheesecake
Check out this Chocolate Cheesecake recipe, which is a smooth and delicious combination of two beautiful desserts (chocolate and...
OSCAR Care Group
Sep 19, 2022
Dementia awareness: You are not alone
Dementia is one of the worlds most feared illnesses. Its cruel and relentless nature and the way it impacts families is certainly...
OSCAR Care Group
Sep 2, 2022
Do food choices affect Asthma?
Asthma affects just under 2.7 million Australians - that’s 1 out of 10 of us! When people with asthma feel supported, they manage their...
OSCAR Care Group
Aug 16, 2022
How we’re fighting malnutrition in aged care residents
Malnutrition is a serious health condition that impacts the lives of many people. Unfortunately, the prevalence of malnutrition stands at...
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