Food & wellbeing > Nutrition & dietetics

Nutritious Cuisine — products for an IDDSI compliant diet

05 August, 2022

The team at Nutritious Cuisine are passionate about providing real food, vibrant menus and delicious meals, especially for those requiring a modified IDDSI compliant diet.


Hormones linked with sleep apnea in postmenopausal women

24 June, 2022

A new study found an association between obstructive sleep apnea risk and low estrogen and progesterone levels in women.


Vitamin D deficiency directly linked to dementia: genetic study

17 June, 2022

Dementia is a progressive condition that leads to deterioration in cognitive function. But what if you could stop this degenerative disease in its tracks?


ADA optimistic about fixing oral health of aged care residents

27 May, 2022

The ADA is optimistic that the new Labor government will work with the industry body to fix the broken dental system for people in aged care.


Faecal transplants to reverse ageing?

05 May, 2022

Faecal transplants may seem like an unlikely way to reverse the ageing process, but scientists have used evidence from mice research to achieve just that.


Acute need for pharmacy support in aged care: study

05 May, 2022

Medicines are the most common treatments used in health care, especially for older people. But when they're not used correctly, they can cause serious and sometimes fatal outcomes.


Study explores immune system rejuvenation in the elderly

29 April, 2022

An international study identifies why older adults are more susceptible to infectious diseases compared to younger people, paving the way for new potential therapeutic targets to rejuvenate the immune system in older adults.


Calcium supplements, heart valve disease and death risk

29 April, 2022

Calcium supplements are linked to a heightened risk of death among those with aortic valve stenosis, according to a new study.


How dehydration influences cognitive status in aged-care residents

20 July, 2021 by Tammy Sherwood, CEO of Person Centred Software Australia*

Through digital technology, aged-care homes can immediately see which residents have not had sufficient fluids, enabling appropriate action to be taken.


SPC launches new company to support aged care

02 June, 2021

SPC Care is a dedicated nutritional healthcare company, established to support the nutritional needs of older Australians.


Aged-care residents that are served more, eat more

06 October, 2020

Researchers at the University of South Australia have discovered a simple way for aged-care residents to improve their nutrition intake: increase their meal sizes.


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