When searching for a healthy indulgence, nothing beats our moist carrot cake. The bio-availability of beta-carotene increases as a carrot is processed and cooked. Grating the carrot first, and cooking with oil, boosts total beta-carotene bioavailability by up to 39% (because carotenoids are soluble in fat). Combine this with the lutein and zeaxanthin in the eggs and Omega 3s in the walnuts, and all of your residents will be reaching for a second slice! Made it? Snap a photo and…
Light and tasty, with a lovely crispy texture, our Vegetable and Ricotta Filo Rolls contain five different vegetables and a healthy dose of calcium and protein. These nutrient-dense parcels work equally well on a lunch or dinner Winter menu. Made it? Snap a photo and hashtag it #soupeduprecipes. We love to see your creations on Instagram and Facebook! Method Spray the zucchini, onion, capsicum and mushrooms with oil and place in a lined tray. Bake at 200°C for 10-15 minutes…
Congratulations to Lynn Brooks from Boandik St Marys. You’ve been recognised as a #HLACHero for being a valued member of the housekeeping team, showcasing generosity, kindness and adaptability throughout the pandemic. With the implementation of ‘one worker, one home’ covid-19 rosters across three aged care sites, Lynn agreed to change from working shifts Monday – Friday at two residential homes in Mount Gambier to cover a 7 day a week roster, cooking and doing kitchen assistant shifts in at Boandik…
Cheers to today’s #HLACHero Renee Manning from Peninsula Village – Umina Beach. Your colleagues want you to be recognised for your caring efforts with residents during the move into the new building. When relocating residents in to the new building, one resident remained in the nursing home for a few days. During this time, Renee kept checking-in with the resident and took the time to sit and have a chat to make them feel less alone. Not only did she…
Congratulations Hoshi Panthaki on being a 2020 HLAC Hero. The staff at Baptcare Westhaven receive compliments from residents every week and want Hoshi to be recognised for his dedication, catering to over 127 residents of many different cultures. Hoshi puts a smile on residents faces everyday. Even during the lockdown, Hoshi placed personalised tray mats daily on trays to make residents feel unique and make them smile. Additionally, Hoshi continues to work with lifestyle staff to incorporate wonderful food for…