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Preparing for the next heatwave: Five lesser-known hydration tips for older adults
After experiencing one heatwave already this summer, and with another period of extreme heat forecast, it's a timely reminder that staying hydrated becomes even more important as temperatures rise. When we think about hydration, the advice often seems straightforward:...
The important role of Nutrition Champions in Care Homes
Good nutritional care in Care Homes is not achieved through policies alone. It grows through everyday interactions, thoughtful observation, and a culture where food and hydration are recognised as an important part of comfort, dignity and overall well-being, rather...
Balanced meal planning for older adults
Eating well in later life plays a vital role in supporting both health and happiness. However, as people grow older, changes in appetite, health conditions and physical ability can make maintaining a balanced diet more challenging. For older adults – especially those...
Fibre, digestion and gut health: Supporting well-being in later life
Maintaining good digestive health becomes increasingly important as we age – yet it is often overlooked. Fibre plays a vital role in supporting digestion, comfort and overall well-being in later life, making it a key focus for older adults, their families and care...
Supporting appetite in older adults – Nutrition strategies used in Care Homes
As we age, changes in appetite and eating habits are both common and entirely natural, yet they can have a significant impact on overall health and well-being. For older adults, particularly those living in care settings, maintaining good nutrition is essential to...
Preventing dehydration in older adults – Why hydration matters in Care Homes
Staying properly hydrated is essential for health at every stage of life, but it becomes particularly important in later years. For older adults, maintaining adequate fluid intake can sometimes be more challenging due to natural changes in the body, reduced thirst...
Omega-3s and heart-healthy foods for older adults – Supporting well-being through nutrition
As we grow older, nutrition plays an increasingly important role in protecting heart health, maintaining strength and supporting overall well-being. For adults over 50 – and particularly those living in Care Homes – thoughtful, balanced meals can make a meaningful...
Protein, strength and healthy ageing in Care Homes – Eating well to stay strong
Protein and muscle health in older adults Staying strong and mobile is an important part of ageing well and nutrition plays a central role in supporting this. Protein, in particular, is essential for older adults as it helps maintain muscle strength and contributes to...
Warming hearts and plates: our autumn-winter menus at Nellsar
As the leaves turn and the days grow cooler, our kitchens at Nellsar Care Homes are embracing the season with comforting, nourishing meals designed to support our residents’ well-being. Autumn and winter bring unique nutritional needs, and we’re proud to meet them...
Food Allergen Awareness Training for Nellsar Care Home team members
In the bustling environment of a Care Home, the well-being of residents relies heavily on the vigilance and knowledge of the team members supporting them. One crucial aspect of this care is food allergen awareness – a vital training component that ensures the safety...
Hengist Field and Woodstock Homes to be part of Food First Project roll out
This month, Nellsar's Hengist Field Care Home and Woodstock Residential Care Home commenced training for the 'Food First Project' which will be carried out over the next three months by Medway Community Healthcare Dietetics Teams. The Food First Project is a pilot...
NACC South East Spring Seminar 2024
The NACC The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) unites, supports and represents everyone working in and associated with catering in the UK care sector. It is recognised as a respected source of information and opinion for the dynamic and growing area of care...