What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that predominantly affects the loss of...

Spinach is the vegetable that can make you feel like a superhero…. If you manage to eat it before it gets stuck in your teeth.  This...

A guide to safe medication intake for Older Australians with Dysphagia. Have you ever had trouble swallowing multiple vitamins, tablets,...

Swallow disorders, such as Dysphagia, increases the risk of choking, aspiration of food/fluids into the lungs and aspiration pneumonia. A...

The Lamington or Lammo, is a traditional Australian dessert or sweet snack. The typical sponge cake, coated in chocolate icing and...

What a year it has been for the business, and all of us here at OSCAR Care Group. 2023 and 2024 gave us the opportunity to establish our...

Gastro from one resident or two, can affect everyone including you! Elderly residents in aged care have a weakened immune system to fight...

How many times have you read that you need to change your diet, eat clean, or only eat specific foods? Unlike the old days, nutrition...

Handwashing before handling food is one of the most essential food safety practices. While this may seem like basic knowledge to most,...

Watermelon is a snack that many turn to when summer is around the corner. They’re juicy, sweet and refreshing…what’s not to love? For...

This Dementia Action Week, our Speech Pathology team are highlighting how they can help people with Dementia for more than dysphagia....

During Dementia Action Week, we acted. We held a free webinar exploring how finger foods can help improve each day for those with...

The Panna Cotta.  The dessert that is perfection, in many ways.  Firstly, it looks perfect.  As a spoon glides through, it is sleek and...

Malnutrition management is always a challenging process, especially in the elderly population. Loss of interest in food, changes in taste...

Bangers and Mash is pan-fried sausages served with creamy mashed potatoes and onion gravy. A quick dish to whip up, making it ideal for...

We’re celebrating the incredible Greek food prepared by the Chef’s at Fronditha Care!  We know through our Allied Health visits, Audits...

We’re celebrating the incredible dishes prepared by the Chef’s at Estia Health!  We know through our Allied Health visits, Audits and...

We’re celebrating the amazing food prepared by the Chef’s at Calvary!  We know through our Allied Health visits, Audits and Training that...

We're celebrating the amazing food prepared by the Chef’s at Mecwacare! We know through our Allied Health visits, Audits and Training...

You’ve probably heard the saying ‘we eat with our eyes’. Well, this doesn’t just apply to restaurant dining experiences. The same is true...