SPC ProVital Fibre Right supports patients with dietary deficiencies
01 September, 2017Over the next several decades, population ageing is projected to have major implications for Australia, including health and wellbeing.
Dementia Matters — rethinking the food model for people living with dementia
28 August, 2017 by Corin KellyLainie Lynch is improving the nutritional profile of people living with dementia through a food service model based on the internationally awarded Butterfly household care model, pioneered by Dr David Sheard, founder of Dementia Care Matters in the UK.
Biological Therapies For Your Injectable & Oral Nutrients
09 August, 2017With over 40 years of sterile manufacturing experience, Biological Therapies is a TGA-licensed facility that produces the highest grade products under the strict PIC/S Code of GMP.
Hakuna Matata Frittata – it means no worries for hospitals
28 July, 2017Flinders Private Hospital Adelaide and Healthscope Campbelltown Private Hospital are among a host of Australian hospitals enjoying cracking success in the kitchen with reduced contamination risks, as well as reduced overhead costs in preparation and cooking time.
Meet Sally McCray, an outlier in dietetics
26 July, 2017Sally McCray is the recipient of the 2017 Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) President’s Award for Innovation for her research and implementation of 'room service', a five-star inspired food service model for hospitals.
Are you putting protein into practice?
09 July, 2017Today we're living longer and healthier lives than ever before, but research shows that undernutrition is common among older people with 44% of elderly Australians at risk.
Want your cake and eat it too? You might want to check the portion size
05 July, 2017Portion sizes for Australia's most commonly consumed junk foods have increased significantly over the past 20 years.
Perfectly pure mash makes perfect sense
01 July, 2017Made with 100% real sustainably grown potatoes, sourced fresh from the field, nothing but pure potato goes into MAGGI Natural Mashed Potato.
Pureed food manufacturer recognised for innovation
25 May, 2017Textured Concept Foods (TCF), a manufacturer of pureed foods for those with swallowing difficulties, has been recognised in a new book celebrating Australia's top 50 innovators in food manufacturing.
SPC ProVital expands portfolio to help those with dietary deficiencies
23 April, 2017Australian food manufacturer SPC Ardmona, manufacturer of SPC ProVital, is committed to providing delicious, nutritious and expertly formulated products designed to address specific health requirements and support Australia's ageing population.
The National Aged Care Quality Indicator Program — helping combat unplanned weight loss
11 April, 2017 by Valentina Giannelli*It is well recognised that residents of aged-care facilities are at high risk of weight loss, with the prevalence of malnutrition in the residential aged-care setting ranging from 40–70%.
GEDI Nurses - front line geriatric care
19 September, 2016 by AHHBDr Elizabeth Marsden, Consultant Physician, Nambour Emergency Department (ED), saw a need for a new model to better support older people and residential aged care residents presenting to ED and the health professionals managing their care.
Where will you live? Would you like a choice?
07 December, 2015 by Corin KellyWhere you live should be decided by the person who knows you best ...... you.
The Aged Care Workforce in Australia Position Paper Released
02 April, 2015 by Petrina SmithAged and Community Services Australia (ACSA)'s latest position paper The Aged Care Workforce in Australia says future challenges lie not in finding more workers but in developing new staffing models.
AHHA Publishes Findings on Co-Payment Research
18 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association's (AHHA) academic journal will publish findings of research on the Federal Government’s recent Budget proposal to introduce a $7 co?payment for doctor visits, pathology tests and diagnostic imaging will effect disadvantaged and vulnerable Australians.
