How to Improve Nutrition in Aged Care! with Dr Cherie Hugo

In this episode of Nutrition Science Bites, Prof Clare Collins interviews Dr Cherie Hugo, an accredited practicing dietitian with over 25 years of experience in aged care nutrition. They discuss the critical role of nutrition in enhancing the quality of life for older Australians, the challenges of malnutrition in aged care facilities, and the innovative solutions being implemented through the Lantern Alliance and the Epicure tool. Dr Hugo shares insights on how improving nutrition can lead to major health improvements and better outcomes for residents, emphasizing the importance of engaging families and measuring success in nutrition strategies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.