by Leni Wood | Aug 2, 2021 | Menu Planning
When welcoming a new resident into one of our Homes, we ask if they have any known allergies or intolerances to any foods. Allergies have become more common place amongst the population over the last decade or two. There are several theories as to why. Some people...
by Leni Wood | Jun 9, 2021 | Diabetes
14–20th June is Diabetes Awareness Week. Diabetes is on the rise globally and can have serious health implications for those living with both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. There has been lots of research and guidance to indicate that a healthy balanced diet can in fact...
by Leni Wood | Jun 7, 2021 | Menu Planning
Keeping our brains healthy is an important part of healthy ageing and longevity. Studies have shown that diversity and flexibility can help us to build new neural pathways which keep us in good cognitive health. Learning an instrument or a new language later in life...
by Leni Wood | May 10, 2021 | Weight Management
In this week’s blog I would like to take you behind the scenes to look at how we support those in our care who might need help to gain or maintain weight. When a person is of a healthy weight they tend to better recover from illness or surgery and are slightly more...
by Leni Wood | Apr 27, 2021 | Fibre, Nutrition for the Elderly, Vitamins
In my last blog I looked at lifestyle factors that can occur in later life which could impact on our nutritional needs as we age. This week I would like to take a deeper dive into key nutrients and vitamin and mineral deficiencies that are common in older people and...
