Nutritional Support Procedure
Overview
Personalised nutritional support for seniors addressing common challenges like reduced appetite, swallowing difficulties, and chronic conditions. Our partner hospitals deliver nutritional support using internationally recognised protocols, latest-generation equipment, and surgeons with extensive experience — many internationally trained. Geriatric care in Australia public system has waits of 60–180 days for assessment. Aged-care residential costs reach AUD 100,000+ annually. Through Earth Abroad's partner network in India, the same nutritional support is available from $50 — at a fraction of Australian self-funded cost — in JCI-accredited facilities with care quality matching or exceeding Australian standards.
Cost Comparison by Country
| Country | Avg. Cost | Hospital Stay | Savings vs Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | AUD $50 - $150 per visit | Outpatient | Save ~66% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | AUD $100 - $300 per visit | Outpatient | Save ~28-38% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia Self-Funded | AUD $150 - $450 per visit | — | — |
Pricing indicative. Includes procedure, hospital accommodation, standard medications, nursing care, and post-procedure care. Flights, accommodation outside hospital, and travel insurance budgeted separately.
For Australian Patients: Geriatric care in Australia public system has waits of 60–180 days for assessment. Aged-care residential costs reach AUD 100,000+ annually.
What's Included
- Pre-procedure consultation and diagnostic workup review
- All physician, anaesthesia and theatre fees
- Private room hospital accommodation for full duration of stay
- All standard medications and consumables in-hospital
- Specialist nursing care and post-operative monitoring
- Airport transfers and local transport in destination city
- Dedicated Earth Abroad care coordinator throughout stay
- Medical visa invitation letter (for India)
- 90-day post-treatment remote support and follow-up
Partner Hospitals
Apollo Hospitals Chennai
🇮🇳 Chennai, India · JCI Accredited · NABH Certified
India's leading multi-specialty hospital group. Internationally trained specialists across all medical disciplines.
Fortis Healthcare Delhi
🇮🇳 New Delhi, India · JCI Accredited · NABH Certified
National referral centre with dedicated international patient services. Specialists across all major medical fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Recommended Package
Nutritional Support + Aftercare Package
3-5 days
Chennai or Delhi, India
From AUD ~50
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