Photo of Maggie Beer seated in an aged care dining room

Maggie Beer’s Big Mission is feel-good TV – but is it a recipe for real change?

Australian celebrity cook Maggie Beer has long been an advocate for better quality meals in aged care. It led her to a four-month immersion in an aged care residence with the goal of transforming the meals and dining experiences there.

Published: 19 July 2024
  • National
  • 19 July 2024
  • The Conversation

The Conversation’ team of speech pathologists, occupational therapists, dietitians, and researchers had a behind-the-scenes view of this “social experiment”. They helped evaluate its impact for residents and staff, to understand how other centres could use the same evidence-based approach.