Care by Name, Not by Nature: Experiences of Older Adults Accessing a Home Care Package Including Food and Nutrition Services—An Exploratory Qualitative Study

Key Points

• To explore the experiences of older adults receiving home care packages, particularly focusing on nutrition services.
• Qualitative interviews with older adults accessing home care packages.
• Analysis of participants' experiences related to food and nutrition services.
• Exploration of barriers and facilitators to accessing nutritional care.
• Participants expressed a need for greater support in maintaining nutritional health.
• Barriers included inadequate resources and lack of person-centered care.
• Insights highlight the importance of tailoring services to enhance independence.