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Palliative Care in Aged Care: What You Need to Know

It’s normal to feel wary if a doctor or carer has brought up the term ‘palliative care’, but knowing more about this type of support can really help. Here, we cover what palliative care is, its importance in aged care, where you can find resources and some clear next...

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Providing Feedback in Aged Care

Providing Feedback in Aged Care

The ability to deliver feedback and complaints in aged care is a really vital part of a well-functioning aged care system in Australia, especially as the system is challenged by an increasingly ageing population. It means that any...

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How Mandatory Reporting Works in Aged Care

When accessing aged care support we all have the right to excellent care and medical treatment that suits our needs. We all deserve to live well, to be safe, and to be treated with dignity and respect. So how does mandatory reporting help with this? Let’s take a...

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What is respite care? A guide

What is respite care in aged care? Respite care provides short-term care and support for an older person, usually either in a residential aged care home or based at that person’s home. Respite care can give carers and family members a short break and an important...

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Soft & Bite-sized Diets

Soft & Bite-sized Diets

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...

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High Energy High Protein Diet

High Energy High Protein Diet

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,...

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Aurrum Education Event -“Food Matters in Aged Care”

Aurrum Education Event -“Food Matters in Aged Care”

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...

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