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09 Jul, 2019

Improving the Quality of Aged Care Catering Services through the use of Specific Catering Software Technology

Technological advancements have already played a major role in transforming our lives. Every industry is taking advantages of the latest Technology and Aged Care Catering in Australia is no different. Going from paper-based manually held Resident dietary profiles & documentation such as food-safety records, hand written labeling and many other services and reports we now… Continue reading Improving the Quality of Aged Care Catering Services through the use of Specific Catering Software Technology

29 May, 2019

How to Choose the Best Aged Care and Health Care Dietary Software System to Benefit your Facility?

Residents in Aged Care Facilities are becoming increasingly older when entering an Aged Care Facility and hence more frail as their years move on. Therefore, it has become the Responsibility of Aged Care Providers to ensure their Residents are given the Correct Dietary and Nutritional Food Services available. Malnutrition and Dehydration is a major concern… Continue reading How to Choose the Best Aged Care and Health Care Dietary Software System to Benefit your Facility?

10 May, 2019

Create Nutritional Facts Panels with Nutrition Label Software

In today’s world of prepared and fast foods readily available it is very important that we ensure the relevant nutritional information is captured. In the Aged Care Industry it is imperative that your Residents receive the best possible nutritional value in their daily diet. Information about the nutritional value of the Meals being served is… Continue reading Create Nutritional Facts Panels with Nutrition Label Software

26 Apr, 2019

The Agenda on the Aged Care Technologies in 2019

Revolutionary and breath-taking Aged Care Software Technology is being trialed and implemented around the world. Further, innovation and research is on high alert, with many Aged Care Providers across Australia searching to obtain more information. Virtual Reality The virtual reality driving simulators were tested to help the seniors. The aim was to… Continue reading The Agenda on the Aged Care Technologies in 2019

30 Mar, 2019

10 Crucial Items That Must be Present on your Food Labels

When it comes to labelling packaged food, a good and informative label is very important. Whether it’s in a Hotel/Café, Aged Care/Health Care Facility, or A Food Service Manufacturer; they all require an Excellent Nutrition Label Printer that not only helps them to input the right information for their chosen item, but also helps to… Continue reading 10 Crucial Items That Must be Present on your Food Labels

14 Mar, 2019

Breakfast in Bed – Aged Care

Is Breakfast in Bed a Luxury. Majority of people mention their experience of receiving breakfast in bed as an amazing experience, feeling pampered or feeling special. Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Anniversaries, A Great Holiday, Special Occasions & Great Surprises……… All of these start with Breakfast in Bed. Then why not the same for Aged Care… Continue reading Breakfast in Bed – Aged Care

14 Feb, 2019

Save Your Time, Money And Energy With This Exceptional Food Temperature Monitoring

Whether it be a Hotel, Restaurant, Café or other food services such as Aged Care Facilities where fresh perishable foods are prepared and served for Customers or Residents, food temperature monitoring systems is a must. This method saves time, money and resources of your employees. Find out how. Food Temperature Monitoring saves time ALL Food Premises… Continue reading Save Your Time, Money And Energy With This Exceptional Food Temperature Monitoring

25 Jan, 2019

The Top Benefits Of Technology For Aged Care Organizations

Since a number of years, the aged care organizations are utilizing advanced technologies to improve their hospitality for their residents. They have understood the fact that technology-based solutions offer immense advantages in terms of quality, time management, productivity and so on. Well, the aged care facilities will not trust any new technology if the same… Continue reading The Top Benefits Of Technology For Aged Care Organizations

22 Dec, 2018

HDS is not a software, Its a solution to your catering concerns

At HDS, we pride ourselves in offering Catering Software Solutions to advance your Aged Care Catering Services. Catering Software goes hand in hand with Catering Staff to ensure Residents Profile and Dietary Requirements are met. HDS Software has been designed by Catering Industry experts with many years of hands on experience and who also have… Continue reading HDS is not a software, Its a solution to your catering concerns

21 Dec, 2018

How Aged Care Software Vendors Can Ease Your Pain?

Aged Care Software Vendors have almost gradually eased out the Cumbersome Manual Paper-Based Processes in Aged Care/Hospitality Facilities. Manual paper-based works of Aged Care Facilities are now being replaced by New Innovated Digital software. This has helped minimize manual errors, time savings with Administration and has given back to Catering Staff That being said, the… Continue reading How Aged Care Software Vendors Can Ease Your Pain?

18 Dec, 2018

Foodborne illness in old aged people

At a certain older age, we all know the body doesn’t allow to work as much as in the younger age. The immunity system, body system, and the organs are not very strong to fight against bacteria. The illness caused by bacterias, viruses, parasites present in the food items is known as foodborne illness or… Continue reading Foodborne illness in old aged people

06 Dec, 2018

The User Experience Matters in Aged Care Software – Read to know why

When it comes to developing any kind of software, user experience matters the most. All the leading software companies are developing their applications and software keeping in mind the needs and requirements of their customers. The ultimate aim of any software is to provide an enjoyable experience for the user. Whether it is the aged… Continue reading The User Experience Matters in Aged Care Software – Read to know why

29 Nov, 2018

5 Questions For Buying a Wireless Temperature Monitoring System

We all know the importance of a Temperature Monitoring System. It is important at all the places where IT systems are widely used. The temperature monitoring system is crucial for the vaccine refrigerators, data centers, livestock pens, and greenhouses. You would never come to know but the sudden changes in the temperature can bring serious… Continue reading 5 Questions For Buying a Wireless Temperature Monitoring System

16 Nov, 2018

Do You Think You Need A Temperature Monitoring System?

Well, it is on an absolute discretion of the business to install a Temperature Monitoring System or not. Many companies do not find it necessary and when there is a problem with the air-conditioning system, the maximum employees have to bear discomfort in the working environment. However, there are some businesspersons in the world, who… Continue reading Do You Think You Need A Temperature Monitoring System?

01 Nov, 2018

Choosing The Right Software For Aged Care

Choosing the right software is a crucial task because you are making an investment and that should be beneficial. Before you go on to check Aged Care Software Systems to update the existing one, it is important to plan according to the current situation of your organization. Whether you are thinking of a small upgrade… Continue reading Choosing The Right Software For Aged Care

31 Oct, 2018

Aged Care! Why Go Paperless?

There are number of cloud-based aged care software systems available in the market. In my previous articles, I have discussed how to source a software system that is right for your organisation. However, the question is why even consider going paperless and looking for a software when paper-based systems have been around for long time… Continue reading Aged Care! Why Go Paperless?

22 Oct, 2018

Aged Care Menu Guidelines

The standards for the aged care accreditation has become quite demanding in terms of increasing the facilities and the excellence in aged care services. More and more focus has been given on improving food quality and maintaining hygiene. The food service managers too are struggling with providing better quality within the specified budget. Having said… Continue reading Aged Care Menu Guidelines

17 Oct, 2018

Technology Tips For Aged Care

Some 10 years ago, there developed a perception where the health experts believed that the aged care industry is not embracing the latest technologies the way general health sector was open to it. It was popping out that as compared to other health areas, the aged care industry was still wary of adopting the new… Continue reading Technology Tips For Aged Care

10 Oct, 2018

Nutrition Tips For Seniors

As seniors and elderly progress towards the later decades of their lives, they face a number of challenges. At this stage, they go through a number of mental changes that affect their health. This is the time when they need special attention. At least, we need to ensure that they are eating healthy food packed… Continue reading Nutrition Tips For Seniors

01 Oct, 2018

Natural Ways To Ease Arthritis Pain: Food And Drinks

As discussed in previous articles, in the aged care industry, the nutrition label maker can facilitate the right nutrition labeling practice. The Arthritis patients can take benefit from this system and avoid eating those foods that may harm them further. This blog aims to provide the reader with the information on how to cure the… Continue reading Natural Ways To Ease Arthritis Pain: Food And Drinks

29 Sep, 2018

8 Ways Technology Has Improved Senior Care

Look back some 10 – 15 years ago and you would never spot a foolproof aged care system for the elderly. But today, with the advent of latest technologies and intervention of medical experts in the aged care software systems the condition has changed drastically. For years, the seniors were managed manually; there was a doctor… Continue reading 8 Ways Technology Has Improved Senior Care

16 Sep, 2018

Ways To Encourage Residents To Have Proper Meal & Sufficient Fluids

Cooking the right meal, presenting a meal in the best way possible, catering to individual needs & texture modified food is all necessary and must be done right in aged care. However, all these efforts are meaningless if the residents aren’t encouraged to consume these wonderful meals. We all are aware that as we age,… Continue reading Ways To Encourage Residents To Have Proper Meal & Sufficient Fluids

14 Sep, 2018

Ways To Determine If Elder Residents Are Getting Enough Nutrition Or Not

Everyday it is becoming a challenge for the aged care homes to cater for the daily nutritional requirement of elderly. However, are there any parameters based on which one can decide if the right quantity and quality of nutrition is being offered. The aged care homes should conduct a survey and streamline the complete process… Continue reading Ways To Determine If Elder Residents Are Getting Enough Nutrition Or Not

08 Sep, 2018

Pros & Cons of Buffet Service in Aged Care

Many aged cares these days provide Buffet meals to offer more variety, flexibility to choose & flexible meal times. However, there is always two sides of the coin. So, what are Pros & Cons of buffet service in Aged Care? Pros Multiple Choice available at meal times – Residents are not stuck with similar items… Continue reading Pros & Cons of Buffet Service in Aged Care

05 Sep, 2018

Benefits of Automated Food Labeling System

An automated food labeling system is an effective nutrition label maker that enables the hospitality department to keep track of the nutrition being served to the aged people. As far as the hospitality industry is concerned, the food labeling should be accurate and there is no scope of errors. The department must abide by the… Continue reading Benefits of Automated Food Labeling System

01 Sep, 2018

Concerns In Aged Care Catering

My take on existing concerns in aged care catering. From previous experiences, I have identified following factors that contribute towards success or failure of catering services in aged care. 1. Communication gap As mentioned in my previous articles, “Communication Gap” between catering staff & management is the main issue that leads to down fall in… Continue reading Concerns In Aged Care Catering

20 Aug, 2018

FoodSafety Management Software – iMonitor Australia

iMonitor Australia is not just another software that offers Food Safety Temperature Monitoring and alerts when something goes wrong with cool rooms and freezers. iMonitor Australia IS your own personal food safety plan in a digital form! What this means is, we will install your existing food safety records, cleaning schedules, incoming goods forms, fridge/freezer… Continue reading FoodSafety Management Software – iMonitor Australia

17 Aug, 2018

Reasons Why Aged Care System Providers Are Preferring Software Over Paper

Aged care software systems are making a huge difference in the industry today. We cannot deny the fact that softwares are very beneficial for the quick and swift working of the departments and because of the usage of software, the tedious paperwork is reduced to zero. The following points can further explain the importance of… Continue reading Reasons Why Aged Care System Providers Are Preferring Software Over Paper

05 Aug, 2018

Technology in Aged Care Catering

Technology plays a vital role in any industry, especially in this ever changing world. It is one of those areas that can really enhance the service standards and help achieve efficiency in business if sourced, implemented and used correctly. It is important to understand these three key points  Sourced  Implemented  Used Correctly… Continue reading Technology in Aged Care Catering

16 Jul, 2018

10 basics to create a great “Dining Experience” in Aged Care

1. Delicious Meal: As the judges say in MasterChef “In the end it all comes down to Taste”. A delicious meal comprises of many things such as: Quality of ingredients – The quality of ingredients decides the final outcome of the dish. There is a reason why some brand of ingredients sells a lot more… Continue reading 10 basics to create a great “Dining Experience” in Aged Care

11 Jun, 2018

Communication Gap in Aged Care Catering

Is there a communication gap in aged care between management and catering staff? In my opinion, yes there is. There might be different words to describe this communication gap. Such as difference of opinion, different reasoning, lack of understanding of basic fundamentals on both levels etc. I see so many people talking so passionately about… Continue reading Communication Gap in Aged Care Catering

24 Apr, 2018

“Dining Experience” in Aged Care

“Dining Experience” is one of the most talked about topic today in Aged Care. Each and every aged care is working passionately to achieve a great dining experience for the residents. It is very well known in aged care industry that meals are the one of the major part of residents’ life. All residents look forward… Continue reading “Dining Experience” in Aged Care

24 Apr, 2018

Aged Care Menu Design

From the moment Master chef hit our screens, the expectations of meals & dining experience have changed everywhere, and aged care is no exception to this. Hundreds of recipes are available online with step by step guide or a video on Youtube to pretty much produce any dish from around the globe. Many celebrity chefs… Continue reading Aged Care Menu Design

24 Apr, 2018

Long Table Lunch for Aged Care

I have been having this thought for a week now. How about organising a Long Table Lunch for Aged Care? What if we gather multiples providers with some residents, families and staff at one place & time and allow to share our thoughts and ideas about real improvements and innovations in AGED CARE CATERING. We always say that… Continue reading Long Table Lunch for Aged Care

12 Apr, 2018

Have we got the Basics right in Aged care Catering?

A new era of aged care has begun and “Catering” is one of the key areas of focus. The majority of aged care providers are working continuously towards providing best possible “catering services” to their residents. More choices for each meal service, personalised menus, modern twist on traditional dishes, flexible meal service times, breakfast buffet,… Continue reading Have we got the Basics right in Aged care Catering?

12 Apr, 2018

Digitisation in Aged Care

Software, Computers and gadgets are a huge & inseparable part of our society. We literally rely on computers to pretty much do most of our work now, to keep our records and bring efficiency in the workplace. Today, there are thousands of programs and apps available that provide great functionalities and task-specific technology to support… Continue reading Digitisation in Aged Care

12 Apr, 2018

A la Carte Service in Aged Care

Probably the most talked about and most desired goal in Aged Care sector today. Is it really possible to achieve restaurant-style A la Carte service in aged care? I would say “MAYBE” I have been thinking about holding a dinner night at one of the aged care with the vision of providing a restaurant-style dining… Continue reading A la Carte Service in Aged Care

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