Our elderly loved ones are important to us and eating fresh, healthy meals each day is one way to help them age well. Sometimes we aren’t able to cook for our parents. This is often because they live a long distance away. In this case, grocery and meal delivery is extremely important. We can set up a daily or weekly service that will deliver whatever our parents need to ensure that they have healthy food available.
What other benefits are there from grocery and fresh food delivery?
- By having fresh food and other necessary items delivered to their homes, seniors are able to live independently for much longer.
- Caregivers can also access the convenience of fresh food delivery. By doing this they can cut down on the amount of work they have to do and keep stress at a minimum.
- Food delivery can also cater to those with specific diets or food allergies. This makes it easier to ensure that your loved ones are eating food that is safe for them.
- Food delivery services for seniors make sure their meals meet all the nutritional requirements of seniors. You don’t have to worry that your parent will be one of those seniors who suffer from malnutrition.
- By having meals delivered, seniors who live alone and are isolated have someone who is coming by regularly. Those who deliver the meals get to know them well and can tell if they are becoming ill. Most meal delivery services also know that spending time with seniors for a cup of coffee or tea helps their mental health. Seniors have someone to talk to and for many this can be their only time of social interaction.
There are many different food delivery programs available, in both Canada and the U.S. Click here to read about one of them in Cape Breton.
If you live in Durham Region or the Kawarthas, check out one of our partners Heart To Home Meals at www.seniorslifestylecare.com become a member and get a special offer!
