Ngaire Hobbins
Ngaire Hobbins APD is a fully qualified Australian dietitian and an expert on nutrition, ageing, brain health, and dementia. She is passionate about supporting older adults to enjoy vital, independent lives through good nutrition. Visit Ngaire’s website to learn about her consultations, books, recipes, blog posts, and speaker events.
Good brain food
Can anything reduce our chances of developing dementia in older age? What we eat and how we live could make all the difference.
Ageing well with diabetes
If you have diabetes, actively managing your health needs can boost your chances of living the independent, enjoyable life you want.
The appetite deception: why some older people eat less than they need
The nutritional needs of older people are quite particular, and if those needs aren’t met it can affect not only the person’s health, but also their independence and quality of life.
The ABCs of dehydration
Staying hydrated is more important for health, wellbeing and enjoyment of life than many people realise. Dietitian Ngaire Hobbins explains why.
Ageism in health advice
I am often frustrated by the ageism I witness in health messaging. This failure can end up causing unnecessary harm. Ngaire Hobbins, dietician and aged-care consultant
The food they (don’t) eat: elder abuse by neglect?
Adequate and appropriate nutrition is no less important in old age than at any other time of life.
Eating well in your 60s, 70s and beyond
From your mid 60s, eating for health and wellbeing needs a different approach.