How Home Care Providers Can Help Clients Access Nutrition Support
Nutrition is a critical part of ageing well — yet it’s one of the most overlooked areas in home care support planning. As a provider or case manager, you’re uniquely positioned to identify when a client is at risk and help them access appropriate solutions.
Signs a client may need nutrition support:
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Noticeable weight loss or clothes fitting looser
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Reduced appetite or interest in food
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Increased fatigue or frequent illness
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Difficulty shopping, cooking, or preparing meals
Even subtle changes can indicate an increased risk of malnutrition — which affects nearly half of older Australians living at home.
What’s available?
Under a Home Care Package, clients may be eligible for:
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Ready-to-consume nutrition shakes to supplement intake
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Products that require no preparation or cooking
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Ongoing support from a dietitian or care coordinator
At Eat Well Health, we work directly with providers to streamline this process and ensure that nutrition support is easy to implement and fully funded under the client’s plan.
How providers can help:
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Ask simple questions about appetite, weight changes, or food routines
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Use nutrition screening tools to assess risk
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Refer eligible clients to services like Eat Well Health that provide compliant, easy-to-access options
It’s not just about food — it’s about giving clients the strength to stay independent at home.
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