Find an aged care Dietitian near you
At Ingrained Nutrition, our Dietitians are dedicated to providing comprehensive and personalised nutritional care for aged care facilities. We understand that good nutrition is key to promoting overall health and well-being in older adults.
By working collaboratively with care teams and kitchen staff, we ensure that each resident receives individualised nutritional care designed to improve their health outcomes and quality of life. We offer one-on-one dietitian assessments tailored to meet the specific needs of residents requiring ongoing dietary support.
Our goal is to improve the quality of life for elderly residents by addressing their unique nutritional challenges and ensuring they receive the care they deserve.
Common reasons why a Dietitian may need to see a resident in aged care can include conditions such as:
- Malnutrition
- Loss of appetite
- Unintentional weight loss, or unplanned weight loss
- Unexplained change to food intake
- Dementia/Alzheimer Disease
- Chronic diseases
- Change in food preferences
What to expect from your aged care Dietitian
Our aged care services include thorough malnutrition screening, detailed resident assessments, and tailored nutrition interventions. When necessary, we also prescribe oral nutritional supplements and collaborate with care teams, kitchen staff, and other stakeholders to ensure optimal nutrition for all residents.
Whether it’s through providing practical meal planning solutions, hands-on training, or in-depth menu reviews, our dietitians are here to enhance the nutritional health of aged care residents and empower staff to deliver the highest standards of care.
Additional aged care services we offer
Resident and family nutritional education
We provide engaging nutritional presentations for residents and their families, covering a variety of important topics, such as:
- The importance of healthy eating for older adults
- Tips for maintaining appetite
- Nutrients that are often at risk in later life
- Eating well with specific conditions like dementia
Staff training and in-service education
Our team also supports facility staff with hands-on training and educational sessions to improve the overall quality of nutritional care. Topics include:
- Feeding strategies for residents with dementia
- Food fortification techniques for residents with poor appetites
- Proper preparation and administration of oral nutrition supplements
- Nutrition to support wound healing
- Food hygiene and safety protocols
- The role of nutrition in promoting healthy aging
Comprehensive menu reviews
Ensuring that residents have access to nutritionally balanced and appealing meals is central to our approach. We conduct detailed seasonal menu reviews, which include:
- Nutrient analysis to ensure alignment with Australian Dietary Guidelines and NSW Aged Care Standards
- On-site visits to review food service operations
- Plate wastage assessments to track food consumption and identify potential issues
- Resident satisfaction surveys to gather feedback on meal quality and preferences
- Recipe analysis and adjustments to ensure meals meet both dietary standards and residents’ needs
Compliance with Strengthening Aged Care Standards
We offer a range of services to Aged Care Facilities in line with Strengthening Aged Care Standards review in 2024.
Comprehensive Seasonal Menu Review and Report
This report covers a detailed report and delivery meeting, reviewing your site against the food and nutrition quality standards, providing advice and documentation necessary to be compliant.
- Nutrient analysis
- Site visits
- Plate wastage review
- Resident satisfaction surveys
- Recipe analysis and review in accordance with Aged Care Standards and Australian Dietary Guidelines
Individual and site visits
In line with the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards review in 2024, Ingrained Nutrition are aware of their responsibilities to support Clinical Services and Food and Nutrition for older people in Aged Care. Our regular site visits provide individual assessment for residents and for the organisation.
We are able to provide support with visits and assessments, including for:
- Regular Weight Audits and Malnutrition Screening
- Responding to and manage unplanned weight loss
- Regular assessment of nutrition, hydration and dining experiences
- Providing regular training on IDDSI and texture modified diets, ensuring quality and enjoyment are maintained
- Managing chronic diseases
Book your aged care Dietitian today
With over 15 years’ experience working in small and large facilities Ingrained Nutrition’s team of Dietitians have the experience, acumen and operational ability to not only improve these quality indicators but ensure your residents are in the best hands to prioritise their hydration and nutrition.