What to Ask Before Buying Texture-Modified Meals
Choosing a texture-modified meal supplier is a clinical decision, not a catering one. The right meals keep your residents safe, well fed and eating with dignity. The wrong ones put them at risk of choking, weight loss and hospital stays – and they put your facility on the wrong side of the strengthened Aged Care […]
What are the Signs Someone Needs a Texture Modified or Pureed Diet?
When someone you care for starts struggling at mealtimes, it isn’t always obvious what’s going on. They might cough while eating, leave certain foods untouched or take much longer to finish a meal. Perhaps they’ve started losing weight without trying, or they seem tired and frustrated by food they once enjoyed. These changes don’t automatically […]
How to Choose the Right Meal Texture for Aged Care
Choosing the right meal texture in aged care isn’t about taking a regular meal and making it softer. The texture needs to suit each resident’s assessed chewing and swallowing needs. It then has to be prepared, reheated and served correctly every time – across different shifts, team members and dining areas. That takes clear clinical […]