Accredited Practising Dietitian
Specialising in Nutrition in Older Age and Dementia
Emma is a young and vibrant dietitian with a true passion for a holistic approach to nutrition in older adults and the elderly. Emma comes with many years of experience in working with older adults and aged care through both her professional and person life. Emma's work has a strong focus on a person centered approach to care, quality of life and promoting independence for as long as possible.
Emma has a long history volunteering and working with older adults in the community and the aged care setting. Over the years Emma has met some wonderful people and it has been these people who have inspired and helped her to realise her life's work is to be helping and working with the aging population.
Emma opened her own business as a means of connecting older adults living in the community and their families with accurate and trustworthy nutritional information and dietetic support. Her services are designed to help bridge the gap for access to dietetic services for older adults who find accessing or attending community services difficult. Emma will come to you in the comfort of your own home and provide practical support and advice, specific to your own unique needs and will tailor it to your home environment - because she will be right there with you.
Emma specialises in nutrition for dementia and can provide in home assessments for people living with, or caring for someone who has dementia. Emma has again embarked on further studies in this field and is currently studying a Bachelor of Dementia Care.
If you would like to know more about Emma or the services she can provide, why not get in touch?
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Emma's Qualifications:
Masters of Dietetics with Distinction average, Deakin University
Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Technology and Nutrition) with Distinction, RMIT University
Certificate III & IV (Fitness)
Current student in Bachelor of Dementia, University of Tasmania
Other Studies:
Understanding Dementia MOOC, University of Tasmania
Depression and Dementia for Health Professionals - Alzheimer's Australia
Clinical Expertise in Dementia Care Forum - Alzheimer's Australia
Virtual Dementia Experience - Alzheimer's Australia
If Not Dieting Health Professional Training Program - Dr. Rick Kausman
Professional Memberships:
Dietetics Association of Australia
Member DAA Mental Health Interest Group
Member DAA Rehabilitation and Aged Care Interest Group
Member Golden Key International Honour Society
Volunteer Positions:
Secretary - Dietetics Association of Australia, Victorian Branch Executive
Community Visitors Scheme - Dutch Care, Australia
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0400 721 038