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10 ideas to help increase hydration in residents

WebA cup of tea in the morning and afternoon tea as well as a glass of water or juice with every meal will provide most of the daily recommended fluid intake for residents. Many foods like soup, custard, jelly, yoghurt or fruit also provide much-needed hydration. Offering a wide variety of drinks and hydrating foods, readily available and

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Aged Care recipes for your summer menus Free Download

WebHere are our top 4 tips for summer menu planning: 1) Ensure adequate nutritional intake. Two main areas to focus on are protein and dietary fibre to maintain optimal weight and health of residents. Whilst looking to include lighter meals, vegetables, fruits and salads, continue to offer proteins, such as fish or meats.

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Why the role of a Nutritionist is important in Aged Care

WebA nutritionist helps to build this specialised knowledge even further,”. Many Aged Care Facilities understand food is important for residents’ wellbeing and quality of life. Nutritionists support Aged Care Chefs and residents in a number ways including: Dieticians also share up-to-date research and knowledge with Aged Care Chefs.

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High energy high protein recipes for Aged Care menus

WebMost Aged Care specialists agree that designing meals to minimise weight loss and give more energy to frail residents can help restore wellbeing and promote good health. Aged Care Chefs can help by creating High Energy High Protein meals for their residents. Our collection of 12 HEHP recipes has been specifically designed for Aged Care menus.

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Industry findings on Aged care food, nutrition and more

WebThe findings from the National Congress on Food, Nutrition, and the Dining Experience in Aged Care held in February 2021 were released in November 2021. 130 attendees of the Congress identified 9 key areas of food in Aged Care which the Department of Health could use to transform the sector. The Attendees represented a comprehensive cross

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Aged care chefs on working with nutritionists and dieticians

WebEugene Van Wyk, Head Chef at Bushland Health in Taree NSW, and Peter Paus, Head Chef of Life Care in South Australia, discuss the role of nutritionist and dietician in Aged Care and highlight some of the challenges to deliver menus that are loved by residents and are nutritionally balanced. Peter Paus designs menus, which are rolled out across

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Food Safety in Aged Care Kitchens

WebFood must not be stored or served at a temperature between 5°C and 60°C – known as the temperature danger zone – as this is the perfect conditions for food-poisoning bacteria to grow. (Source: Food Standards Australia New Zealand) Aged Care Chefs play a key role in keeping food safe. Chefs can safeguard the meals served to residents at

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Tips for Aged Care food plating and presentation

WebFortunately, vegetables tend to come in bright colours - think peas, carrots, button squash and pumpkin. Set different coloured vegetables next to each other to boost the presentation factor of the dishes you serve up. Try to space similar coloured foods from each other - for example put the carrots or peas between the chicken and the mashed

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Starting out as an Aged Care Chef

WebHere is a summary of Andrew’s top tips for new-to-Aged Care Chefs. Take time to get to know every resident’s personal likes and dislikes. Be flexible about the menu, and make sure to keep favourite dishes all year round. Be mindful of special diets and restrictive diets, while retaining loads of flavour. Learn to cook food to a very soft

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Chef Tibor Paller shares tips on texture modified food

WebTibor’s Top 3 Tips to make texture modified meals enjoyable: Create and present a meal that looks delicious. Take care to make the food look like food. Chefs and kitchen staff in Aged Care facilities are always short on time but a few extra minutes can make a big difference to how much food a resident will eat.

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Tips on maintaining kitchen hygiene

WebUse water based cleaning products for safety where possible and clean everything thoroughly at the end of each working day. Make sure food is properly stored and rubbish disposed of. www.foodsafety.com.au. www.foodstandards.gov.au. The health inspector's checklist is not a secret!

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Tips to improve staff safety in your café

WebEarly starts, long shifts, hours on feet and the stress of keeping up with customer expectation can wear down the hardiest of staff to the point of total burnout.

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Mid-meal menu inspiration for Aged Care facilities

Web6. Lovers Lamington Parfait with Raspberry and Vanilla Iced Tea. This frozen mousse slice is a delightful twist on the traditional Aussie lamington, and will be mid-meal favourite, especially when served with a Raspberry tea blend. During the summer months, a refreshing Raspberry and Vanilla Iced tea will be the perfect match for the rich

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Tips to enhance the dining experience for residents

WebLittle things to enhance the dining experience for residents. A smile. A thoughtful compliment. Remembering a resident’s favourite food or how they take their tea. A simple question, “how are you today?”. There are many ways to show care and encourage someone to have a wonderful day. Little things make a world of difference to an elderly

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Grasping IDDSI Levels: Guide to Texture-Modified Food

WebIDDSI was implemented in Australia in May of 2019, and Aged Care organisations have been integrating the IDDSI levels and testing methods accordingly. One of the more challenging areas of texture modification identified in the webinar is the transition between Level 5 (minced and moist) and Level 4 (pureed). In some instances, people on Level 5

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How to promote your vegan & plant based menu

WebAdd meatless dishes to your chalkboard outside the premises to help drum-up passing patrons. ‘Plant proteins’ have become a bit of a buzzword, so where you can, shout it out on your menu. You can also draw attention to other plant-based benefits such as the calorie count, or that your plant protein is low fat or contains ‘heart-healthy

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Winter menu planning tips from Aged Care Chef Andrew Ballard

WebHearty chicken soup. Beef and vegetable soup. Good old pumpkin soup. Corned Beef and Potato Hash with Creamy Mustard Sauce. Diced Steak and Mushroom Goulash. Roast chicken is always popular (perfect for Sunday lunch) Casserole with slow cooked beef is a great winter warmer. Name dishes appropriately.

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The social aspect of Aged Care dining

WebImportance of the dining room in residential aged care settings: The dining room should become a central area for residents to use throughout the day, not only at meal times. The dining room should. Be a social meeting place. Provide a different part of the building for residents to go and use throughout the day.

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