Protein and energy: 2 key nutrients that nourish residents and keep them active & independent
What do you love doing? It might be catching up with close friends, cooking a delicious meal, gardening, playing your favourite sport or planning your next holiday. What if you didn’t have the strength and energy to get up and go do the things you love everyday? This is quite often the case for aged […]
How to prevent the risk of falls from dehydration
As we make our way through April and start to readjust our body clocks, we should take the time to recognise that this new month comes “April falls.” A campaign aimed to recognise and attempt to reduce harm from falls for the month of April. The theme for this year’s campaign is “live stronger for […]
Q&A: “My grandma recently had a fall, what foods can she eat to make her stronger and help prevent future falls?”
There are a number of ways you could work with Grandma to retain her strength and reduce the likelihood of falls. 1. Encourage her to eat enough protein foods 2. Support her to eat sufficient amounts of calcium rich foods 3. Maintain good balance and muscle strength By Kaye Dennison (NZRD)
