Seniors & Healthy Ageing
Nutrition for healthy ageing
As we age, our nutritional needs change. Supporting energy, strength, mobility, cognition, and overall wellbeing becomes increasingly important for maintaining independence and quality of life.
At Altaira Allied Health, our accredited practising Dietitian provides personalised nutrition care tailored specifically for older adults. We work collaboratively with GPs, specialists, carers, and aged care providers to ensure safe, coordinated care that helps older adults maintain energy, prevent frailty, and continue living well.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive nutrition assessments tailored for older adults
- Support for unintentional weight loss, malnutrition, and frailty
- Chronic disease nutrition management, including heart health, diabetes, and osteoporosis
- Optimising protein, calcium, vitamin D and other key nutrients essential for ageing
- Hydration assessment and strategies
- Support for appetite changes, taste changes, and sensory decline
- Texture‑modified diet advice for swallowing difficulties (in collaboration with Speech Pathologists)
Our Approach
We provide simple, practical, and personalised nutrition care that supports strength, independence, and healthy ageing. Our recommendations are tailored to each person’s medical needs, appetite, mobility, and lifestyle, while also considering broader factors such as sleep, mood, social connection, and overall well being.
Expected Outcomes
- Improved energy, appetite, and wellbeing
- Enhanced muscle strength and mobility
- Reduced risk of falls, frailty, and malnutrition
- Better management of chronic conditions
- Healthy weight maintenance
- Improved independence and quality of life
Your goals matter. Your preferences matter. Your lifestyle matters.
Meet Your Dietitian
Caitlin Mc Manus is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who brings a deep passion for food, health, and personalised care to the Altaira Allied Health team. A former national-level swimmer, she combines her understanding of performance nutrition with a strong appreciation for the social and cultural role of food. Caitlin has developed expertise supporting clients with neurological conditions, chronic disease, gastrointestinal concerns, women’s health needs, mental health, cancer, healthy ageing, and veterans transitioning from service. She is also dedicated to helping young athletes build healthy, sustainable nutrition habits. Known for her collaborative and practical approach, Caitlin works closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to create achievable, long term strategies that align with individual lifestyles, goals, and wellbeing.