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

Caitlin Wyman; Victoria Hoekman; Michael Lawless; Jolene Thomas; Alison Yaxley

doi:10.1111/ajag.70156

April 8, 2026Australasian Journal on AgeingOpen 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

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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.

Implication

Exploratory qualitative study reveals experiences with home care nutrition services in older adults, suggesting needed program improvements.

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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Wyman et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d8968f6c1944d70ce08120 https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.70156

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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

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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