Resources

In this section, we publish free nutritional resources for aged care facilities.

• Sample Seminar Video: Common Barriers to Nutrition in the Elderly
• Common Thickening Agents for Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) Management
• Supplements for Malnutrition Management
• Foods that are Hazardous to Individuals with Dysphagia
• Preventing Malnutrition In Older People
• How to Increase Protein and Calorie Content of Meals to prevent Malnutrition
• Nutrition in Aged Care – Finger Foods

Useful Links

Glycaemic Index
Diabetes Australia
Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology
Weight Loss and Weight Management Help
Alzheimers Australia
The Tech Approach to Dementia Care
Food Safety Program Template
Australian Food Safety Centre of Excellence
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) – Australian Food Safety Standards
The Joanna Briggs Institute – Dysphagia in Adults
Good Looking Easy Swallowing
Institute of Hospitality in Healthcare – Food Services Guidelines for Healthcare
Aged Care Planning and Placement Assistance
Seniors.gov.au
Aged Care Standards and Accreditation
Independent Living Centre
Swallowing… on a plate
Department of Veterans Affairs
Standards and Guidelines for Residential Aged Care Services Manual
Progressive Resistance Training Exercises and Balance Training for Older Adults, Training Manual for Staff and Exercise Leaders. Professor Maria A Fiatarone Singh, MD
Healthy Ageing and Physical Activity. NSW Health. Better Health Centre.
Abbott Nutrition
Nutricia Clinical Care
Nestle Clinical Nutrition
Fresenius Kabi
Novartis
Ensure
Enprocal
The Gut Foundation