Food & Nutrition

November 16th was World COPD Day, and what better to celebrate it than by improving our knowledge of this condition, and discussing nutrition management. Firstly, do we know what it…

As a care provider, it is your responsibility to ensure that  allergen information is provided for the food you serve, but how much do care home staff and service users…

Some of the most recent headlines on dietary factors and dementia prevention involve cups of coffee. Yes, coffee. In fact, the relationship between caffeine and dementia prevention is not new.…

Dementia is one of the most pressing challenges for the care of older people. It’s also a major contributor to disability and dependence. Risks for, and prevalence of, malnutrition and…

It is always gratifying to see some of the important health issues prevalent in care homes raised in the health professional press. This month an article written by registered dietitian…

We often discuss safety issues on this blog in respect of service users receiving adequate nutrition and hydration, but this week we turn to what may be a more recognised…

Age is the dominant driver of cardiovascular risk, that is the risk of conditions that affect the heart (cardio) and blood vessels (vascular) like heart disease, heart attacks and stroke.…

We know it is essential that malnutrition and dehydration problems are recognised and treated. Yet despite many standards and initiatives aiming to improve nutritional care, there are still examples of…