More Than Supplements
“Can’t we just give them a supplement?” I hear it a lot.🍲 In aged residential care, nutrition is about more than meeting requirements - it’s about dignity, joy, and connection.Too often, malnutrition is managed with supplements. While they can have a place, they are not the answer on their own.Supplements don’t replace the warmth of a shared meal, the comfort of favourite foods, or the sense of belonging that comes from eating together.When we rely on supplements, we risk medicalisi...
August 26, 2025VCare Podcast
This week I had the opportunity to sit down with Brittany from VCare International Limited to join in the podcast to explore the impact of nutrition in residential care 🎧🍲 Nutrition in aged care is about more than meals — it’s about dignity, wellbeing, and quality of life.In our latest episode of the VCare Podcast, we sit down with Registered Dietitian Terryn Choat to explore the real impact of nutrition in residential care.Terryn shares:✅ Why BMI alone doesn’t tell the whole story...
August 22, 2025The Hidden Cost of Malnutrition in Aged Care
🍽 In aged care, every meal counts.Malnutrition is common — and costly:💰 $9B/year in Australian aged care (2024)🇳🇿 50% of NZ residents malnourished or at risk🇦🇺 40% of Australian residents malnourishedIt’s not always obvious. Watch for:⚠️ Unexplained weight loss⚠️ Muscle wasting or weakness⚠️ Loss of appetite⚠️ Fatigue, pale skin, hair loss⚠️ Poor wound healing or confusionMalnutrition leads to:❌ More falls & infections❌ Increased hospital admissi...
August 19, 2025Nutrition Matters
Why I Do What I DoI started in aged care over 10 years ago and never left.Because older people deserve more than checklists and supplements. They deserve dignity, care, and the chance to flourish through good food and meaningful support.In my work, I see every day how the right nutrition can turn things around: improved energy, faster recovery, better mood, greater independence.Dietitians in aged care aren’t just here to prescribe supplements or tick the 2-yearly menu review box — we’re he...
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Terryn Choat Dietitian
Helping older adults stay independent, healthy and well-fed—one personalised nutrition plan at a time.
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As a registered dietitian, I’m not permitted to use client testimonials under New Zealand law. I’m regulated by the Dietitians Board and take part in ongoing competency training to ensure I provide safe, evidence-based care. If you have any questions or want to know more about how I work, I’d love to talk.