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Scoops of Joy: The Sweet World of Ice Cream
A scoop of ice cream is like taking a delightful journey through a frozen wonderland, where each bite is a moment of pure bliss. But what...

OSCAR Care Group
Jul 17, 2024


Ice Cream, an unsuspecting choking risk
As the temperature drops and frosty mornings begin, on comes the heaters, hot foods and drinks, and nights rugged up in blankets....

OSCAR Care Group
Jul 15, 2024


How Speech Pathologists can support you with your mealtimes
A lot of us look forward to eating food and enjoying our mealtimes every single day. For some, eating food is more than just fuelling the...

OSCAR Care Group
Jul 9, 2024


Seasonal Aged Care Menu Reviews
It is no secret that food and nutrition are associated with our overall quality of life. Food offers nutrients to keep us healthy,...

OSCAR Care Group
Jul 3, 2024


RECIPE: Cream of Pumpkin & Lamb Soup for residents
This hearty and delicious soup is calling your name, especially on these cold winter days. Let this soup fill your soul with its rich...

OSCAR Care Group
Jun 25, 2024


All about Gout!
Gout is a common condition that is increasing in prevalence in Australia, however, with the right care, it can be effectively treated and...

OSCAR Care Group
May 21, 2024


How to best communicate with someone with Dementia
Dementia can affect how individuals both express themselves and understand the information that is communicated to them. This may result...

OSCAR Care Group
May 1, 2024


Aged Care Menu & Mealtime Quality Assessments are here
Let’s raise the bar! Menu & Mealtime Quality Assessments will be mandatory within Aged Care soon. The new Strengthened Quality Standards...

OSCAR Care Group
Mar 15, 2024


Egg Safety: Take egg-xtra care
The humble egg is a delicious and versatile kitchen staple. From buttery scrambled eggs, hearty quiches, Christmas pavs and birthday...

OSCAR Care Group
Mar 15, 2024


Dysphagia: To Thicken or not to Thicken
Thickened fluids play a key role in the management of swallowing difficulties, clinically known as dysphagia, but are they the best...

OSCAR Care Group
Mar 13, 2024


Is your Aged Care Food Safety Program compliant and up to date?
Did you know something as simple as having the wrong name listed for your Food Safety Supervisor or Director can mean your Food Safety...

OSCAR Care Group
Feb 23, 2024


A message from our Managing Director, Nicole Buettel
We are already halfway through February 2024! What a journey we had in 2023. Still coming out of the COVID fog, we have called 2023 the...

OSCAR Care Group
Feb 15, 2024


Food Allergies: Introducing PEAL
Have you noticed a change in the way food allergens are listed on packaged foods lately? For children, residents and families who live...

OSCAR Care Group
Feb 14, 2024


Have you had a spot check from the Food, Nutrition and Dining Support Unit?
There have been some new changes regarding Nutrition, Food and Dining experiences in Aged Care Homes after the Royal Commission into Aged...

OSCAR Care Group
Jan 23, 2024


Nobody puts gravy in the corner
Gravy is a delicious way to enhance the taste of many meals including meat, poultry, vegetables and casseroles. More importantly, the...

OSCAR Care Group
Dec 13, 2023


RECIPE: Choc chip cookies for Santa
No one can go to bed on Christmas eve without setting up Santa’s milk and cookies! A great way for kids to get involved in Christmas...

OSCAR Care Group
Dec 12, 2023


An Christmas Feast for Aged Care Residents
‘Tis the season for delicious meals, full tummies and happy residents. Christmas is fast approaching! Our Aged Care homes are starting to...

OSCAR Care Group
Dec 5, 2023


RECIPE: HEHP Tropical Smoothie for Aged Care Residents
A tropical, smooth and creamy delight packed with extra energy and protein in every delicious sip. This HEHP Smoothie is tasty, carries...

OSCAR Care Group
Nov 28, 2023


RECIPE: Easy ‘Pea’sy Tuna Mac & Cheese
Mac & Cheese is heartwarming and soul filling and pure comfort. We have kept all these amazing qualities and created a super easy Mac &...

OSCAR Care Group
Oct 20, 2023


RECIPE: Chicken Burrito Bowls
Here is a brilliant recipe for the entire family! One that is super easy to tweak to cater for everyone. This recipe is next-level...

OSCAR Care Group
Oct 17, 2023
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