Leading Nutrition prides itself on providing an outstanding Aged Care Dietitian Service to all of the aged care facilities we work with. Our mission is to promote wellness for healthy ageing – delivering expert nutrition services through care, collaboration and innovation.
Whether helping residents, staff, or management, we focus on the nutrition goals of each, and help them achieve their best. Our dietitians constantly look for opportunities to improve the quality of life of residents, often receiving feedback of performing beyond expected standards.
We collaborate with food services to create nutritious, contemporary menus that meet the changing needs in aged care. Through the comprehensive Menu Review process, our dietitians work closely with chefs to ensure that menus meet the nutritional requirement for the older population and respond to preferences and needs of the specific facilities.
We apply our best practise approach to Aged Care nutrition, as well as consulting with hospitals, other institutions and home care providers.
All across the country our expert Aged Care dietitians are ready to help you.
Nutrition Matters June 2020
Often when a client has a larger body, it can be harder to notice that they have lost weight. As dietitians, we have seen weight loss go unflagged in clients with larger bodies, simply because the facility assumes this “is a good thing for them”.
The evidence suggests otherwise. When any client aged 65 and older experiences weight loss, this should be investigated and monitored thoroughly. Clients in bigger bodies are at risk of malnutrition, Read more »
Even though much has changed in the last few weeks with the current COVID-19 situation, our clients’ need for good food and nutrition remains the same, if not more vital.
More than ever, your menu needs to meet your clients’ needs during this trying time of COVID-19.
This is because clients are:
• Less able to accept visitors and the favourite foods they often bring
• Less able to eat out with community groups and outings
• Unable to eat in the dining room with others
• Less able to have an active social life, Read more »
Nutrition Matters April 2020
While we are all working on the best ways to protect our clients, their families and our staff during COVID-19, we also need to continue good quality care for our clients.
As all aged care providers are aware, the next set of National Quality Indicator Program (NQIP) reporting is due for the Jan-March quarter very soon.
It is a timely reminder that weight loss is a real risk for clients during this time of uncertainty. Read more »
For World Continence Week, @AusContinence are promoting 5 Healthy Habits for incontinence prevention. Habit #2 is 'Eat Well' - eating enough fibre-rich foods like wholegrains, nuts, seeds, fruit and veg can help with healthy bowels and preventing constipation!
We were so pleased to see the continence community embrace the online celebrations for World Continence Week (15-22 June) this year. Thank you for taking part and spreading the #InvestInContinence message! Let us know how you added the #5healthyhabits into your life🚶🍽️🚰💪🚽
Welcoming some new branding for our professional organisation Dietitians Australia! @dietitiansaus
Introducing…Dietitians Australia (DA)! After 37 years as the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), we are evolving our brand to better represent our role as the leading voice of nutrition in Australia. The public website will be launched soon! @dietitians_CEO @taradiversi
A recent study found that a structured food fortification approach, lead by an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, was feasible and may reduce incidence of unintentional weight loss in residential aged care facilities #agedcare
https://www.australianageingagenda.com.au/clinical/nutrition/strategies-to-boost-nutrition/
