What Does Home Taste Like? Food, Culture and Connection in Aged Care
For many of us, food is more than something we eat. A familiar smell from the kitchen, a favourite family recipe or a traditional dish can bring back memories of childhood, family celebrations and take us back to our home. For older people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, these connections can be especially meaningful. As people grow older, familiar foods and cultural traditions can help them maintain a sense of identity, comfort and connection with their community. In...