A critical piece of the work being undertaken by the Maggie Beer Foundation is to advocate for transformation of the food experience of older people, bringing life-altering change to the wellbeing of the elderly through good food, full of nutrition and flavour.
Dementia Australia has released a report on the economic cost of Dementia from 2016 to 2056 in Australia.
Knowing that a meal cooked with care is one of the very best ways of nurturing wellbeing, the Maggie Beer Foundation was established to Create an Appetite for Life, regardless of age or health restrictions.
Living Care Coffs Haven were lucky enough to secure a $2000 grant in 2017 from the Maggie Beer Foundation for a new edible garden through the Foundation’s Wellbeing Gardens program.
The Village Glen is a retirement village located at Capel Sound on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria and boasts over 800 residents.
Kalyra Woodcroft aged care is a well established 83-bed home in South Australia which which will soon offer an intergenerational program like no other.
From 20 - 22 August 2017, thirty chefs and cooks from aged care homes across Australia participated in a workshop unlike any other - the 'Creating An Appetite For Life' Education Program.
We were very proud to welcome 30 CEOs and managers working in aged care homes across the country to our 'Food For Thought' CEO Workshop on 23 August 2017.