Resources

This freely accessible recorded webinar from the Older Persons Advocacy Network discusses with a panel of people from varying organisations and government departments, what older adults can expect from service providers in dining experiences and how to give effective feedback. 57 min

This webinar hosted by Dementia Training Australia discusses how to create dining spaces which can be accessed by residents with dementia, and that mimic dining experiences found in the community including outdoor spaces, cafés, dining tables for larger meals and coffee tables for snacks. 45 min

This webpage provided by Meals on Wheels Australia has a mix of 30 savoury and sweet meals which adhere to the national meal guidelines for older adults to cook independently.

This blog post by Nutrition Professionals Australia explains 4 techniques for cooks in aged care settings to present texture modified foods in an appetising way: contrast, layering, adding height and shape.

This free, self-paced online training module by the Maggie Beer Foundation explains how to maximise flavour and aroma in meals through different cooking techniques, how taste and smell can decrease with age and emphasises the importance of saliva in eating enjoyment, with ongoing access to recipes and a certificate on completion.

This free, self-paced online training module by the Maggie Beer Foundation explains how to promote independence and social interaction, the importance of enjoyable mealtimes for resident's health and how to use observational skills to make tailored positive dining experiences for each resident, with a certificate awarded on completion.

This free, self-paced online training module by the Maggie Beer Foundation explains the impact of swallowing difficulties, how to prepare flavourful and appetising texture modified foods, use of silicone molds and which basic cooking tools can create different texture modifications, with ongoing access to recipes and a certification on completion.

This webpage from the Heart foundation provides information for health professionals to support heart health eating patterns by translating latest nutrition evidence into information that can be easily used in everyday practice.

This information sheet from Dementia Australia outlines how diet can help to promote a healthy brain in older age, specifically which foods to avoid, what nutrients promote brain health and what foods may reduce the risk of developing dementia.

This information sheet from Dementia Australia outlines the importance of nutrition and explains practical strategies for families and carers of someone with dementia to ensure their diet is nutritious.