Janet Wallace and her team at Senior Smiles and The University of Newcastle are doing great work around Oral health for those living in residential care homes. Here at the Foundation we value and see the vital importance of good oral hygiene and are proud to share this important work…. Read and watch more…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM6o8fAWSVE […]
May is the last month of Autumn and we celebrate mushrooms. A sense of magic surrounds these diverse, nutrient rich, uniquely textured vegetables. Garlic, bacon and Parmesan bring out the flavour in mushrooms, whilst beef, chicken, oily fish, eggs, strong flavoured cheeses, pumpkin, potato, asparagus, onion, walnuts and herbs such as thyme, dill, rosemary and parsley […]
With the warmth of summer behind us and the cool days ahead, now is a perfect time to enjoy being outdoors and participating in garden activities. A range of activities are included in a weekly lifestyle program within aged care for residents to soak up some sunshine and enjoy time digging, potting and picking from […]
Yay Mushrooms! Mushrooms are a wonderfully versatile ingredient, they’re packed full of nutrients with a lovely earthy, umami flavour and I’ve often found myself wondering why mushrooms aren’t modified more often for individuals on textured diets? When I was told the Foundation’s feature ingredient this month were these beautiful little morsels, I thought I’d share […]
As part of the accreditation process Aged Care Homes are required to provide evidence that the menus have been reviewed for nutritional balance. These reviews are often done annually and conducted by an Accredited Practising Dietitian who provides the home with a report regarding the menu including specific areas for making improvements. So, what exactly […]
