Research by the NSW Government found that in NSW, 3.5kg of food waste is generated for every aged care resident each week, costing aged care providers an average of $1,300 every week.
As I’m writing this article for the Foundation things are constantly changing in our world.
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to change how we live and interact with each other, including now restrictions on visiting aged care homes, it might be time to get creative with how to keep in touch with family and friends who can’t have visitors.
On behalf of the Maggie Beer Foundation, Peter Kenny, Chair of the Board sends a message to all older Australians in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
In 2010 Maggie Beer was made Senior Australian of the Year - this was the beginning of the MBF journey, but it took some years to form the way forward.
Still time to enjoy a little more of the tasty thirst quenching Summer fruits and vegetables.
Although Christmas has passed it was lovely to receive the below, from one of our 2019 Sydney Masterclass participants.
The third Masterclass for the year for 30 cooks and chefs in Aged Care from all over Australia was held in Adelaide last week at Regency TAFE.
A week ago I visited St. Basil’s in Adelaide, a predominately Greek aged care home in a quiet leafy neighbourhood.
Cass was a participant at our September 2019 Masterclass in Sydney.
The biggest thing is organisation and preparation so it’s all a breeze.
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