A vital part of the overall care of the aged is providing the correct food and drink. Enter the Accredited Practising Dietitian. Optimal care of patients in aged care settings requires a cohesive and collaborative multidisciplinary team. Medical, nursing and ...

Learn to separate the fat from fiction with this quick guide. Once upon a time, fat was the enemy. Eating as little of it as possible was supposed to keep us trim and free of heart disease and diabetes. For ...

Delirium affects a quarter of older people in hospital and has the same death rate as a heart attack yet it is often missed or untreated by health professionals in hospitals, residential aged care facilities and the community. This concern ...

Diabetes can affect people’s nutrition and hydration as they age. The simple steps below will help ensure a healthy diet without sacrificing the occasional treat. As we get older, staying nourished and maintaining healthy eating habits can be challenging. Our ...

A model of dementia care that focuses on enablement and independence has brought about reductions in expressive behaviours, falls and psychotropic medication use, an Australian provider has said. In July last year, The Salvation Army Aged Care Plus implemented what ...

Residents taking nine or more medications have an 89 per cent higher risk of hospitalisation than those who take less than nine, the authors of a new study have said. Conducted by Monash University researchers and staff from Resthaven, the ...

Helping clients stay cool and hydrated is a matter of vigilance and tailoring drinks to their preferences. Summer is here and whilst most people enjoy the warmth, a common recurrent issue it causes for older people is dehydration. The risk ...

One of the greatest concerns Australians living with HIV have for the future surrounds the availability of ongoing support. This was a key finding from research by RDNS’ Melbourne-based HIV team, which supports 220 clients. The findings, published in the ...