What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the experiences of older adults receiving home care packages, particularly focusing on nutrition services.

April 10, 2026Open Access

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.

Abstract

It is apparent that changes to home care programs are required so recipients are at the centre of their care and have access to resources to help maintain their nutritional health and remain living independently at home. These insights can inform program and policy changes to better support older adults to age-in-place.

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Caitlin Wyman

Victoria Hoekman

Michael Lawless

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Australasian Journal on Ageing

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Flinders University

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