The use of oral nutrition supplements: Part 2 presented by Jodie Sheraton, APD
Supporting clients through funding, ordering and ongoing nutrition care
Practical aspects of supporting older adults in accessing and monitoring oral nutrition supplements (ONS) is the focus of this Part 2 presentation by Jodie Sheraton, APD. She discusses the barriers to accessing supplements, such as funding constraints, digital literacy, and family involvement, and provides possible solutions. The importance of ongoing the monitoring of adherence, tolerance, and documenting clinical outcomes, is highlighted alongside the need for ongoing dietetic involvement to ensure intervention effectiveness.
Learn about:
- What funding clients may be eligible for and understanding what this practically means in ONS provision
- The positive impact home visits / involving family in this process can have
- The large number of steps involved from the first interaction with the client, to reaching a realistic and practical plan
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Jodie Sheraton is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with more than 19 years of experience in private practice dietetics. She is the Director of Optimum Intake Dietitians and Myrtle Oak Clinic, and Founder of Elevated Dietetics, where she supports and mentors dietitians to build sustainable and impactful private practices. Jodie leads a large team of dietitians delivering nutrition services across community aged care, residential aged care, disability and clinical settings. She has extensive experience developing and delivering practical, person-centred nutrition services for older adults, including supporting people experiencing malnutrition, frailty, chronic disease and changing nutrition needs as they age. Alongside her clinical and business leadership, Jodie is passionate about strengthening the role of dietitians within aged care and supporting clinicians to translate evidence into practical, meaningful care. She brings a strong understanding of both the clinical complexities of nutrition in older adults and the realities of delivering high-quality dietetic services within evolving aged care system.