Supporting quality of life with optimal nutrition. We provide nutrition, menu planning and food safety advice and services in Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Good nutrition assists in the maintenance of independence and supports the overall health and wellbeing of residents. Despite the value placed on good nutrition, the prevalence of malnutrition in the aged care setting is alarmingly high. Australian studies show a …
Osteoporosis is a condition that leaves bones fragile and at higher risk of fracture than in normal bone. Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose minerals, such as calcium, more rapidly than the body can replace them resulting in a sparse, mesh-like …
Dietary fibre is found in the parts of plants that cannot be digested. Fibre plays a role in keeping the bowel healthy by aiding in the elimination of waste efficiently and regularly. Maintaining bowel health is important as it can …
Dehydration is a significant issue amongst the elderly, is under-diagnosed, and can often go unnoticed. The consequences of dehydration, however, can be serious. For those working with the elderly, it’s important to understand: why the elderly have a greater risk …
Malnutrition is a significant issue in aged care and an independent risk factor for the development of Pressure Ulcers. Therefore it follows that adequate nutrition can play an important role in the healing of Pressure Ulcers. Pressure Ulcers can …
Malnutrition is a significant issue in Aged Care. Malnutrition is a condition resulting from inadequate dietary intake or impaired digestion of nutrients. The negative consequences of malnutrition can severely affect a resident’s quality of life and place an increased burden …
Gastro-oesophageal Reflux (sometimes referred to simply as reflux or GOR) occurs when the stomach contents, including acid, move back up into the oesophagus, causing irritation. This is often referred to as ‘heart burn’ and feels like a burning sensation behind …
For residents receiving enteral feeding (e.g. via nasogastric tube or PEG tube), symptoms such as nausea and bloating are commonly reported. Nausea and bloating associated with enteral feeding may be caused by various factors, so it is important to involve …
Special diets in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) can be challenging to cater for at times. Vegetarian and vegan diets are becoming more popular over time for a number of reasons, including ethical considerations or the desire to eat more …
Falls are a major cause of injury in older people. According to the National Falls Prevention Plan for Older People, people over the age of 65 are at a greater risk of sustaining an injury from a fall. The risk …
Dementia affects over 400,000 people living in Australia and almost 50 million people worldwide1,2. The cognitive impairment experienced by people living with dementia can make many everyday behaviours, which are seemingly easy, become difficult. As such, mealtime problems are commonly …
