Resources

This information sheet from the Australian Government Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission outlines how to provide texture modified food and drink that is still appetising by consulting with residents, correct preparation of meals and continual eating assessments for modifications.

An information sheet from the Australian Governement Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission outlining how staff can support residents with swallowing difficulties to have safe and enjoyable dining experiences. With a guide to recognising difficulties, when to refer to allied health professionals and how to implement support plans with residents.

This information sheet from the Australian Government Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission outlines resident's rights to choices and how to support and inform them correctly, including when to consult with other health professionals to correctly inform residents.

This information sheet from the Australian Government Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission outlines how providers can create enjoyable dining experiences for residents by supporting meal consumption, reducing malnutrition and dehydration, and meeting aged care quality standards for nutritious meals.

This information sheet from the Australian Government Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission provides a short guide for older people and family on how they can receive person-centred care from their care providers. 

This webpage from the Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing provides a suite of resources for managers and staff to practice cultural inclusivity when providing aged care services to older people. 

This practitioner guide assists with setting goals and evaluating meaningful outcomes for older people living with dementia who are participating in reablement programs

Dying in one’s place of choice is associated with increased satisfaction with end-of-life care. A person may prefer dying in their own home, an aged care residential facility, or a hospital. This resource from ARIIA is a short easy-to-read summary of the research evidence.

This information sheet from the Australian Institute of Family Studies discusses social isolation and loneliness and provides common definitions to support practitioner understanding of people experiencing challenges with social relationships and connections.

Aged care services are increasingly embracing innovative digital technologies to improve the care experiences of older people and to enable care workers to do more, even with fewer resources (e.g., staff, financial). This ARIIA information sheet on wearable technology is part of a series covering types of technology currently used in aged care.