What a difficult time it is for so many people all across not only Australia but the World so I can only imagine how hard it is with social distancing to keep life going on as close to normal as possible. The great thing is that it is not a directive from the Government that […]
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. An aged care home in the UK recently shared on their […]
In the wake of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we all know that being healthy is an important protective factor and will help to reduce the impact of Coronavirus. What we eat is so important at this time because it is central to staying well and managing other medical conditions which might otherwise contribute to vulnerability. It is […]
As I’m writing this article for the Foundation things are constantly changing in our world. We can’t hug our friends, can’t meet for a coffee, can’t visit destinations and enjoy social connections. Now that organisations are following social distancing practices and many homes in lockdown, it’s important for residents to maintain wellness through this time. With […]
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. Through a pilot run by the NSW Government’s Love Food Hate Waste program, participating centres cut their food waste by an average of […]
