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Older people aged care Melbourne living in the community are often have poor nutrition there are several reasons why nutrition is challenging for older people requiring aged care Melbourne. Firstly older people often live alone and meal preparation for one person is challenging and when coupled with depression that many older people experience meal preparation can be almost impossible. People need to have a sense of self worth and personal well being in order to prepare nutritious meals. Other conditions such as dementia, decreased mobility and sensory changes can also impact on people’s ability to manage meal preparation. The aged care Melbourne sector is also often financially disadvantaged experiencing financial stress in obtaining good quality food.
