Leading Nutrition prides itself on the outstanding service provided to our clients. Our team of Aged Care Dietitians work with care, collaboration and innovation to achieve the best possible nutrition outcomes.
Whether helping Residents, facility staff, or management, we focus on the nutrition goals of our clients, and help them achieve their best.
Collaborating with Food Services to create nutritious, contemporary menus to meet the changing needs in aged care is a passion at Leading Nutrition.
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 Dietitians are ready to help you.
For many residents the food provided by an aged care home is their only source of food and drink. This means nutritional status is entirely determined by whether the aged care home is providing sufficient quantities of suitable, appealing, texture appropriate food within their menu.
When assessing a menu there are numerous criteria and factors we look at, in general we provide recommendations with the aims of curating a great aged care menu. The below are the main things we look at. Read more »
By promoting independence at meal times, it is likely that residents will feel more in control of what they are eating and how much. A resident may not manage all of their meal independently, but even just a portion or one course can help with the staff monitoring at meal times.
There are a number of different aids that can by used to promote independence at meal times and help a resident eat more comfortably.
Built-Up Cutlery
This is particularly helpful for a resident who may have arthritis or poor dexterity. Read more »
Providing foods and fluids for residents receiving palliative care can be a contentious issue. Some residents are at the end stage while others may have many months or years of palliative treatment. Many questions exist, such as: do we continue with supplements? Do we continue offering three-course meals at set times when appetite is low? Throughout the process of palliative care it is of great importance to work as a team with a resident and their family to ensure that the treatment received is in line with their wishes. Read more »
Interesting article from @Flinders APD on the nutrition expectations of the next generation of aged care client: #qualityfood & #flexibility
Baby Boomers presenting unique dietary challenges https://t.co/qrRYubf4TS
