OSCAR Care GroupApr 10Telehealth appointment with a DietitianUnlike other medical services, Dietitians don’t require physical tests or examinations as part consultation. Therefore, making telehealth...
OSCAR Care GroupDec 13, 2023Nobody puts gravy in the cornerGravy is a delicious way to enhance the taste of many meals including meat, poultry, vegetables and casseroles. More importantly, the...
OSCAR Care GroupOct 10, 2023RECIPE: HEHP Cheesy Mashed PotatoThis recipe is super cheesy, so naturally it is super tasty. This is a next level HEHP mashed potato recipe, with the goal to add extra...
OSCAR Care GroupOct 9, 2023High energy high protein diets in the elderlyA High Energy High Protein or HEHP Diet is a type of diet designed to deliver additional kilojoules and nutrients. A HEHP Diet is highly...
OSCAR Care GroupOct 8, 2023Malnutrition in residential Aged CareSadly, malnutrition is too common. Malnutrition is a serious health condition that impacts the lives of many people. Unfortunately, the...
OSCAR Care GroupSep 13, 2023Dementia and NutritionIn 2023, it is estimated that more than 400,000 Australians are living with dementia. Without a medical breakthrough, it is expected that...
OSCAR Care GroupJun 2, 2023How to Monitor Weight Loss in Aged Care For the elderly, having regular weigh-ins is a fundamental part of their healthcare journey. As weight loss can be the first, and...
OSCAR Care GroupMar 16, 2023Resident’s choice and control: A difficult diagnosis to swallowDysphagia can be an overwhelming and devastating diagnosis for many people living with the condition, as well as their family and close...
OSCAR Care GroupOct 10, 20224 ways to help fight malnutrition in aged care Weight loss is NOT a normal part of ageing! It is popular belief that weight loss is normal as we age. This is a myth and is largely...