Allergic reactions in residents of aged care homes – Why the hype?
Allergies are on the rise and they can be fatal. Four million Australians are affected by allergies and it is one of the fastest growing illnesses. At the same time, allergic reactions are increasing in their complexity and severity. Cathy Thesing, Accredited Practising Dietitian at Leading Nutrition, delves into her passion topic and shares some of her first-hand knowledge on how to manage allergens in an aged care setting. Over the past three years there has been a five-fold increase…
