WHAT IS A SOFT & BITE-SIZED DIET? Residents on a soft bite-sized diet will receive menu items that are moist and naturally soft, or that require minimal cutting. When a fork is pressed down on the food with enough force to turn the thumbnail noticeably white, the...
WHAT IS A HIGH PROTEIN AND/OR HIGH ENERGY DIET? ENERGY: Adequate energy (or kilojoules) is needed to maintain weight. More energy is required to assist with weight gain or healing. Foods high in energy available at Aurrum include: Full cream dairy products eg. cheese,...
Earlier this month Melissa Ruffa, Aurrum Dietitian, met with residents and their family members at each of the Aurrum facilities in Victoria for education evenings focused around Aurrum’s Food Culture. At the event series, “Food Matters in Aged Care”, Melissa...
Leading Australian Chef Karen Martini, Aurrum Food Ambassador, held culinary masterclass training at Aurrum Erina NSW and Aurrum Plenty VIC this month. Aurrum Head Chefs and catering teams were introduced to eleven delicious new seasonal recipes’ for inclusion in the...
Last month Karen Martini, leading Australian Chef and Aurrum Food Ambassador held a culinary masterclass with Aurrum’s head chefs and catering staff in Victoria to train them on the new summer/spring Karen Martini menu items. Some Healesville residents and their...
Aurrum Aged Care’s food revolution continues with further steps today to improve catering and food services. Changes commence initially at Aurrum Norah Head and will roll-out across all Aurrum operating facilities in NSW and VIC in the coming months. At the forefront...
