Who We Are
softmeal.org is the open clinical-content imprint of Carewells Limited — operator of CareEZ (point-of-care swallowing safety AI), SeniorDeli (IDDSI-compliant care food product line), and Hong Kong’s 照護食 adoption work.
We publish dysphagia knowledge openly because the standard exists and the public deserves access. For our AI programme, visit careez.org.
Carewells Limited is a HKSTP Tech Startup & Social Enterprise (SE Tree Mark #131), incubated at Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation.
Looking for CareEZ (our clinical AI)? → careez.org
Our Mission
Every day, over 600,000 people in Hong Kong live with dysphagia (swallowing difficulty). Between 30–40% of elderly care home residents require texture-modified diets to eat safely.
Yet caregivers and care home staff often lack systematic training resources.
Our mission: To provide every caregiver, care worker, and speech therapist with free, reliable, and accessible care food information — so that every elderly person can eat safely and with dignity.
Publisher: Carewells Limited
Carewells Limited is a HKSTP-incubated technology startup and social enterprise (SE Tree Mark #131) operating across three clinical-care verticals:
- CareEZ — point-of-care swallowing safety AI for clinical settings
- SeniorDeli (康樂齡) — IDDSI-compliant care food product line serving 300+ medical and elderly care institutions
- softmeal.org — open dysphagia knowledge hub, 1,395 pages across 4 languages
SeniorDeli credentials:
- Future Food Asia Award — Champion (All-Asia, Singapore)
- Hong Kong Social Enterprise Challenge — Champion (Home Affairs Bureau × CUHK)
- HKCSS-approved care food supplier (Care Food Guide #17)
- Drafter of GBA care food standard T/SATA 084-2025
- Collaborative institution with HKU Swallowing Research Laboratory
- Collaborative institution with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- HKSTP incubated enterprise
- Serving 300+ Hong Kong medical and elderly care institutions
All IDDSI information, recipes, and care food guides on softmeal.org are reviewed by Carewells’ professional team against international standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is softmeal.org? A: softmeal.org is Hong Kong’s first free public knowledge platform for dysphagia care food. It provides IDDSI level guides, safe recipes, caregiver tools, and referral resources.
Q: Who is softmeal.org for? A: Family caregivers, elderly care home staff, speech-language therapists, dietitians, and institutional kitchen teams managing residents with swallowing difficulties.
Q: Is the information clinically validated? A: All content is reviewed by registered speech-language therapists and follows IDDSI international standards. The information is for educational reference — individualized assessment requires a qualified clinician.
Q: How do I find a recipe for IDDSI Level 4? A: Use the recipe library at softmeal.org/en/recipes/ and filter by IDDSI level. Each recipe includes a fork pressure test result to confirm texture compliance.
Q: How is softmeal.org operated? A: The platform is operated by Carewells Limited with knowledge support from SeniorDeli (康樂齡). No supplier pays for inclusion or ranking in our directories.
Disclaimer
Information on this website is for educational and reference purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
Dysphagia is a serious medical condition. If you suspect yourself or a family member has dysphagia, please consult a qualified doctor or speech therapist for professional assessment of the appropriate dietary level.
Contact Us
For enquiries, collaboration proposals, or content corrections:
Editorial Board
Softmeal Clinical Editorial Board
Clinical Editorial Reviewer
Speech-Language Pathology, Dietetics
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