OSCAR Care Group shares news relevant to the Aged Care and Childcare business community.

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Choose this year's articles listed below by month, or choose those sorted by the categories below.​

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September:​

• Tips to help keep young hearts healthy

• How to Prevent Cross-Contamination

• Food Safety Supervisors: Know your Role & Responsibilities

• Communication & Dementia Tips for Carers

• Improving Nutrition for people with Dementia

• What services does an OSCAR Accredited Practicing Dietitian provide?

• COVID-19 and the risk of Dysphagia

• Feeding Milestones for typically developing Children

• Best Food Safety practice: 2 hour / 4 hour Rule

• Coronavirus September update

• Food Safety Supervisors: Know your Role & Responsibilities

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August:​

• 8 ways OSCAR Speech Pathologists can assist in Aged Care

• Communicating with Confidence in Aged Care​

• Tips on Having a Successful Telehealth Consultation in Aged Care

• Enteral Nutrition Support

• Children Communicating with Confidence

• Guide to Food Storage Times

• How to Help Wounds Heal with Good Nutrition

• How much Sugar is hiding in your trolley?

• 12 months-5 years Communication Milestones Summary

• Coronavirus August update

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July:​

• Probiotic Health Benefits in Aged Care

• Coronavirus July update

• How to reduce resident Weight Loss during the pandemic

• COVID-19 Food Safety Tips for Shopping, Deliveries & Cooking​

• Nourishing Drink Recipes

• Why do children need IDDSI?

• Correct Handwashing & use of gloves in the Childcare setting

• Top tips to manage Diabetes within residential Aged Care

• How to reduce the spread of Illnesses in the Aged Care setting

• Caring for Children with Diabetes

• Tips to Prevent the Spread of Illnesses​ in Childcare

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June:​

• World Allergy Week during COVID & Symptoms of Food Allergies

• How to Protect the People in your care with Food Allergies

• World Allergy Week & Symptoms of Food Allergies in Childcare

• How to Protect the Kids in your care with Food Allergies

• Role of Nutrition in managing Incontinence

• Dysphagia Assessment Beyond the Bedside

• Is it safe to provide Children a plant-based diet?

• 7 Ways OSCAR Speech Pathologists can support the Children in your care

• Bowel Cancer: Risks & Nutritional Advice​

• How to use OSCAR Telehealth service for people with Dysphagia

• Personal Hygiene Advice for Food Handlers

• Coronavirus June update 

 

May:​

• Four tips to maintain healthy habits in isolation

• Coronavirus update 26 May

• 5 Ways Speech Pathologists support communication & dysphagia at the end of life

• Dignity & Nutrition during Palliative Care

• SAJ Fruit & Veggie May Market Update

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Kids: Symptoms & Triggers

• 10 Women's Health Strategies

• 10 Fun Ways to celebrate Mother's Day with the elderly in 2020

• How can OSCAR Buying Group save you money & time?

 

April:​

• How to talk to children about coronavirus

• Tips to help keep hearts healthy

• How nutrition can support the elderly's immune system

• 6 Ways to help your staff & Residents honour ANZAC Day in 2020

• 4 Nutrition Tips for Mental Health

• Full list of courses & OSCAR OLearning benefits

• COVID-19 Food Safety Tips for Shopping, Deliveries & Cooking

• Coronavirus update 14 April

• How to use OSCAR Telehealth service for people with Dysphagia

• How to enjoy chocolate this Easter within a healthy eating plan

• SAJ Fruit & Veggie April Market Update

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March:

• How to Best Promote Children's Language​

• Coronavirus update 30 March

• Chronic Kidney Disease in Aged Care

• Coronavirus & Food Safety Tips and Poster

• Vital Dysphagia information & how a Speech Pathologist can assist

• Coeliac Disease in Children - How to Avoid Gluten

• Too much salt for elderly in your care?

• Food Safety Supervisors: Know your Role & Responsibilities

• Baby Spinach and Broccoli Quality & Supply Alert

• Vital Dysphagia information & how a Speech Pathologist can assist

• Kids Recommended salt intake by age - and how to reduce it!

• Helping Elderly People with Hearing Loss

• Personal Hygiene Advice for Food Handlers

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February:​

• Coronavirus: Health Links & how to help prevent the spread

• Tips to Prevent the Spread of Illnesses​ in Aged Care

• 13 All Ages Lifestyle and Healthy Diet Strategies to Help prevent Hypertension

• Tips to Prevent the Spread of Illnesses​ in Childcare

• Dysphagia: can IDDSI help the kids in your care who are affected?

• What is Decision Making Capacity & How can a Speech Pathologist help?

• 14 Lifestyle and Healthy Diet Strategies to Help prevent Hypertension for the Aged

• How to reduce cancer risk through nutrition

• Robot Coupe Childcare Kitchen Starter Pack

• Guide to Handwashing & When to wear Gloves

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January:

• Help prevent the spread of Novel Coronavirus

• Simple guide to assist with preparing a healthy lunch

• Dehydration Symptoms and Hydration Strategies for the elderly

• Guide to Food Storage Times

• 8 Tips to increase a child’s calcium intake

• How to celebrate Australia Day with kids​

• 8 Fun Ways to embrace Chinese New Year

• 8 ways OSCAR Speech Pathologists can assist in Aged Care

• Summer Personal Hygiene Advice for Food Handlers

• Simple Ways to Choose Low GI Foods

• Tips to help kids avoid dehydration

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2019

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December:​

• 5 Dietetic tips on how to enjoy Christmas - and be healthy​

• Aged Care Food Safety focus: 2 hour/4 hour Rule​

• Free Festive Menu Planner with Recipes from our Partners at Bidfood

• Food Safety focus in Summer

• 4 Nutrition Tips for Mental Health

• Skin Cancer: Prevention & Symptoms

• Childcare Food Safety focus: 2 hour/4 hour Rule

• 20 free tips on Healthy Eating & Lifestyle choices for the Holidays

• 10 Delicious Summer Recipes from our Partners at Unilever

• Skin Cancer & the elderly: Prevention & Symptoms

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November:​​

• How to prepare Texture Modified Foods safely & Appealingly

• 8 ways OSCAR Speech Pathologists can assist in Aged Care

• Simple Ways to Choose Low GI Foods

• SAJ Fruit & Veggie Market November Update

• Eggs - food safety precautions & tips

• 5 things that men over 65 need to know - Dietetic advice

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October:​

• Nutrition needs for breastfeeding Mums

• How to Protect people with Food Allergies​

• Veterans Health - Ways to improve Mental health with Nutrition

• How to Prevent Cross-Contamination

• SAJ Fruit & Veggie Market October Update

• 6 Diet and Lifestyle Strategies to avoid Gout

• Easy ways to increase children's vegetable intake

• 10 Simple Steps for Aged Care Chefs to meet the new guidelines

• Healthy Eating for Eye Health

• 10 Ways to manage Fussy Eating - Dietitian Tips

• Correct Hand washing & When to wear Gloves

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September: ​​

• How to celebrate World Animal Day with kids!

• How to Calibrate your Temperature Probe

• Dietitian Tips for the elderly to help keep hearts healthy

• Links to Heart Disease information for all ages

• Tips to help keep Kids hearts healthy throughout life from our Dietitians

• Meet our Dietitians - and how they can help you!

• How to celebrate International Day of Peace with kids!

• What is Dementia, early signs & how to communicate with someone with dementia

• Nutritional Brain Boosters to reduce the risk of dementia

• Use By vs Best Before- Tips for best Food Safety practice

• Stroke information & a Poster to display

• 7 Ways OSCAR Speech Pathologists can support the children in your care

• Use By vs Best Before- Tips for best Food Safety practice in childcare

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August:

• What can OSCAR Speech Pathologists do for the children in your care?

• 2hr/4hr Rule & 3 Tips for best Aged Care Food Safety practice

• 8 Ways to make Father’s Day special for elderly residents, staff & visitors!

• 8 Ways OSCAR Speech Pathologists can support the elderly in your care

• What can OSCAR Dietitians do for the children in your care?

• 2hr / 4hr Rule & 3 Tips for best Food Safety practice

• 4 Ideas to Run your own Book Week Event!

• What can OSCAR Dietitians do for Aged Care residents?

• Tips to help prevent cross contamination: Chopping boards

• Five ways to celebrate International Joke Day with the elderly

• 10 Delicious Pureed Food Recipes from Unilever

• How to Win a night at The Langham, Melbourne

• How does Diet effect Dental Health?

• 26 Delicious Winter Soup & Meal Recipes from Unilever

• 4 Ideas to Run your own Science Week Event! 

• What is Dysphagia & how can IDDSI help those of all ages who are affected? 

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July:

• How to celebrate National Family History Month & Free Family Tree

• OSCAR Care Group can help you meet the Aged Care Quality Standards

• What is Dysphagia & how can IDDSI assist affected elderly people? 

• 8 ways to enjoy World Wide Web day with the elderly

• Tips to help prevent the spreading of illnesses at your Aged Care facility

• Simple healthy lunch guide with many ideas

• Celebrate Aunt and Uncle Day with FREE Family Tree Design

• Tips to help prevent the spreading of illnesses at your Childcare centre

• We are now OSCAR Care Group!

• Diabetes Symptoms to look for in the elderly

• 9 Ways to avoid Food Poisoning at your Aged Care facility

• How to Celebrate Aboriginal NAIDOC Week with children

• 9 Ways to avoid Food Poisoning at your Childcare centre

• Diabetes Symptoms to look for in Children

• How to Celebrate Aboriginal NAIDOC Week with the elderly

• How to enjoy Chocolate within a well-balanced and nutritious diet​

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June:

• 8 Fun & active indoor activities for kids

• Fruits & Sugars in Winter

• 5 ways to celebrate International Joke Day with children

• Tips for introducing Yoga to the elderly

• Constipation & the elderly: causes, signs & prevention

• Prevention & First Aid for Burns​

• Constipation & children: causes, signs & prevention

• Foods to help fight colds & flu

• Tips for preparing Texture Modified Foods

• OSCAR Presentation at Holmesglen

• Meat Market Update from our friends at Bidfood

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May:

• Food allergens, Symptoms & Responses

• How to avoid a Food Allergen emergency at your facility

• 4 ways to celebrate Volunteer Week!

• How does a low FODMAPs diet help with the management of IBS?

• Pneumonia and kids - symptoms & treatment

• What Aged Care Chefs need to know about IDDSI

• New Aged Care Quality standards

• Information & free posters for hand hygiene

• Women's Health advice & strategies

• Asthma causes, symptoms & triggers

• 10 fun, senior-friendly ways to celebrate Mother's Day!

• 4 ways to celebrate International Space Day

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April:

• 6 Ways to help your staff & residents observe ANZAC Day

• Tips to help keep hearts healthy

• Information on physical food hazards & their likely sources

• How Osteopathy can help babies & children

• How to enjoy Chocolate within a well-balanced and nutritious diet

• Strategies to ensure optimal hydration in care facilities

• Parkinson's information, video & resources

• Autism indicators, Facts & Resources

• Hip Dysplasia signs, information & a poster to display

• 5 Ways to prevent Iron Deficiency anaemia in children

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March: 

• Epilepsy information & Seizure First Aid poster to display

• 18 Tips for the elderly experiencing loss of appetite

• Advance Care Planning resources & conversation starters

• How to improve children’s oral health

• Communicating with Children with Down Syndrome

• Tips: Safe Handling of Fruits and Vegetables

• Dysphagia: Information & free resources

• 5 Ways to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with the elderly

• 10 delicious Pureed Food recipes by Unilever

• Tips to prevent the spreading of illnesses

• 12 ideas on how to boost children’s veggie intake

• 5 great Autumn activities for children

• Welcome Autumn with activities for the elderly

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February:

• Elderly residents weight: Debunking Myths & Tips

• Hearing Loss: early warning signs & what to do

• Avoid Food Poisoning through Safe Food handling

• Dietitian's advice & FREE Printable: 5 Food Groups & Portions by Age

• Information & resources for those with Multiple Birth families

• Are you ready for IDDSI?

• Information on cross contamination & chopping boards

• 8 Fun ways to embrace Chinese New Year with children

• How to reduce salt in children’s diets

• Tips to minimise Eggs risks

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January:

• How to interpret food labels

• How to celebrate Puzzle Day with the elderly

• 6 Fun ways to embrace Australia Day with children

• 10 Tips: Keeping Seniors Safe in Summer Heat

• Avoid Food Poisoning through Safe Food handling

• Dehydration & the Elderly: Risks, warning signs & prevention

• 5 Fun Music & Art Activities for Rubber Ducky Day

• Ways to Keep kids healthily hydrated this Summer!

• Tips to improve Food Safety in Summer

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