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Spinach: The nutritional superfood that’s as mighty as it is green!
Spinach is the vegetable that can make you feel like a superhero…. If you manage to eat it before it gets stuck in your teeth. This...
OSCAR Care Group
Mar 20


A Spoonful of Sugar Won’t Help the Medicine Go Down
A guide to safe medication intake for Older Australians with Dysphagia. Have you ever had trouble swallowing multiple vitamins, tablets,...
OSCAR Care Group
Mar 2


Dietitians on texture modified diets, IDDSI and dysphagia
Swallow disorders, such as Dysphagia, increases the risk of choking, aspiration of food/fluids into the lungs and aspiration pneumonia. A...
OSCAR Care Group
Feb 17


RECIPE: Lamingtons
The Lamington or Lammo, is a traditional Australian dessert or sweet snack. The typical sponge cake, coated in chocolate icing and...
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Jan 10


12 Festive food ideas to serve during your Christmas celebrations
Christmas is a magical time of the year when we celebrate with our families and friends with festive foods and snacks. It is the season...
OSCAR Care Group
Nov 25, 2024


How to help Aged Care Residents after Gastro
Gastro from one resident or two, can affect everyone including you! Elderly residents in aged care have a weakened immune system to fight...
OSCAR Care Group
Oct 28, 2024


RECIPE: Avo Chocolate FroYo Pops
These frozen yogurt pops, made with just six simple ingredients, are rich, creamy, delicious and perfectly balanced—not overly sweet. The...
OSCAR Care Group
Oct 16, 2024


Fresh, Frozen, or Canned Vegetables – which one is better?
Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows Australians are buying less and less vegetables, falling well below the recommended...
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Oct 14, 2024


Is this a Fruit or a Vegetable?
Is a tomato a fruit? Are cucumbers classified as a fruit or a vegetable? How about avocados – are avocados a vegetable or a fruit?  ...
OSCAR Care Group
Oct 11, 2024


Nutrition Guidelines
How many times have you read that you need to change your diet, eat clean, or only eat specific foods? Unlike the old days, nutrition...
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Oct 10, 2024


Finger Food and Dementia
During Dementia Action Week, we acted. We held a free webinar exploring how finger foods can help improve each day for those with...
OSCAR Care Group
Sep 18, 2024


RECIPE: HEHP Panna Cotta
The Panna Cotta. The dessert that is perfection, in many ways. Firstly, it looks perfect. As a spoon glides through, it is sleek and...
OSCAR Care Group
Sep 17, 2024


Desserts for a cause!
Malnutrition management is always a challenging process, especially in the elderly population. Loss of interest in food, changes in taste...
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Sep 16, 2024


A Snag in the Classic Bangers and Mash Dish
Bangers and Mash is pan-fried sausages served with creamy mashed potatoes and onion gravy. A quick dish to whip up, making it ideal for...
OSCAR Care Group
Aug 19, 2024


The best food at Fronditha Care
We’re celebrating the incredible Greek food prepared by the Chef’s at Fronditha Care! We know through our Allied Health visits, Audits...
OSCAR Care Group
Aug 7, 2024


The best food at Estia Health
We’re celebrating the incredible dishes prepared by the Chef’s at Estia Health! We know through our Allied Health visits, Audits and...
OSCAR Care Group
Aug 7, 2024


The best food at Calvary
We’re celebrating the amazing food prepared by the Chef’s at Calvary!  We know through our Allied Health visits, Audits and Training that...
OSCAR Care Group
Aug 7, 2024


The best food at Mecwacare
We're celebrating the amazing food prepared by the Chef’s at Mecwacare! We know through our Allied Health visits, Audits and Training...
OSCAR Care Group
Aug 7, 2024


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...
OSCAR Care Group
Jul 24, 2024


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...
OSCAR Care Group
Jul 17, 2024
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