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Nutrition

Get personalised nutrition support to help you maintain your strength, health and independence at home.

Nutrition Support to Help You Stay Well

Eating well plays an important role in maintaining your strength, energy and overall wellbeing. But changes in appetite, health or your ability to eat can sometimes make getting the nutrition you need more difficult.

Nutrition is a Clinical Support service under Support at Home. Depending on your assessed needs, support may include dietary advice, prescribed nutrition supplements or specialised products and equipment.

At HCA Home Care, we can help coordinate approved nutrition support around your individual needs and wider care plan.

What’s included with Nutrition Support?

No two people need the same support. That’s why our approach starts with understanding you, not simply the services you need.

Personalised Nutrition Support

Get support based on your individual health, nutritional needs and any difficulties you may be experiencing with eating or maintaining adequate nutrition.

Prescribed Nutrition Supplements

If your nutritional needs cannot be met through food alone, prescribed oral nutrition supplements may be recommended as part of your care.

Enteral Nutrition Support

For people who require tube feeding, prescribed nutrition products and equipment may be available based on assessed needs.

Professional Dietary Support

Where appropriate, qualified health professionals can provide advice and recommendations to help manage your individual nutritional needs.

How Can I Access Nutrition Support?

Nutrition support may be available through Support at Home depending on your assessment and approved services.

Step 1

Understand Your Needs

An aged care assessment considers your health, day-to-day needs, and the support that could help you continue living independently.

Step 2

Review Your Approved Services

If nutrition support is included in your approved services, we’ll help you understand what you can access and how it fits within your care plan. 

Step 3

Coordinate Your Support

Your HCA Home Care Customer Care Manager can help coordinate approved nutrition services, prescribed products or equipment around your needs.

Step 4

Review Your Care

If your health or nutritional needs change, we can work with you to review your services and help coordinate what comes next.

Who Might Benefit from Nutrition Support?

Nutrition support may be helpful when changes in your health, appetite or ability to eat make it harder to get the nutrition you need.

Unintentional weight loss, reduced strength or increasing frailty may be signs that your nutritional needs are not being met.

Changes in appetite, swallowing or your ability to eat can make maintaining good nutrition more difficult.

The right nutrition can be particularly important when rebuilding strength following illness, surgery or a hospital stay.

Some people may require prescribed oral supplements or enteral nutrition when their nutritional needs cannot be met through their usual diet.

Ready to find the support that’s right for you? Contact us today for a free consultation.

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Every HCA Home Care customer has their own Customer Care Manager who helps coordinate their services and acts as a consistent point of contact.

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Our care teams have access to ongoing training and development, helping us deliver skilled, reliable care around your individual needs.

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Existing HCA Home Care customers have access to our 24/7 support line when assistance is needed outside normal business hours.

Everything you need to know

Inside this guide, you’ll find:

  • What services are available
  • What is and isn’t included
  • How participant contributions are calculated
  • Real-world contribution examples

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Understand Your Fees

View our current Support at Home Fee Schedule for a clear breakdown of our fees and service rates.

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions below. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to get in touch with our team and we’ll be happy to help.

What Nutrition Support Can I Receive at Home?

Depending on your assessed needs, nutrition support may include dietary support, prescribed oral nutrition supplements and products or equipment required for oral or enteral nutrition.

Can Nutrition Support Be Funded Through Support at Home?

Yes. Nutrition is a Clinical Support service available under Support at Home. Your aged care assessment and support plan determine whether nutrition support is included in your approved services.

What Is the Difference Between Nutrition Support and Meals?

Nutrition support focuses on assessed nutritional needs and may include professional dietary support and prescribed nutrition products. Meals are an Everyday Living service that provides practical support with suitable food and meals at home.

Can Nutrition Support Help if I’m Losing Weight or Struggling to Eat?

It may. Reduced appetite, unintentional weight loss, difficulty eating and loss of strength can all affect your nutritional wellbeing. Your healthcare team can assess your individual circumstances and determine what support may be appropriate.

Can Nutrition Support Include Tube Feeding?

Yes. Where enteral nutrition is required for an assessed need, nutrition support can include prescribed products and equipment to support tube feeding.

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