Meal planning and preparation is an essential part of maintaining a healthy diet. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for seniors to be malnourished, even those who are overweight. While some older adults eat too little, others eat the wrong types of food. What is most alarming about this is that undernourishment can often cause or worsen chronic conditions many seniors are struggling with.

Fortunately, we have included meal planning and preparation in our companion care services at Visiting Angels Carrollton. Our team of knowledgeable and compassionate caregivers assist seniors in Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Coppell, North Branch, and surrounding areas in Dallas County, TX in choosing the foods they want to eat, preparing them correctly, and monitor their nutrition.

Call 214-368-2225 or contact us today to learn more about our in-home companion care services!

How Can Companion Care Services from Visiting Angels Help Seniors in Carrollton, TX and Nearby Areas with Meal Planning and Preparation?

If you are worried that your loved one is skipping meals or is not eating well, the professional in-home caregivers at Visiting Angels Carrollton are at your service. With our in-home companion care services, your loved one will receive meaningful assistance with preparing nutritious meals that can benefit their overall well-being.

Meal preparation from Visiting Angels Carrollton can include the following:

• Preparing snacks and meals such as pre-cut veggies, sandwiches, and other favorites
• Caregivers either accompany your loved one to the store or head there alone with a list of things to buy
• Storing leftovers and cleaning up any dishes
• Helping with kitchen organization to make plates, utensils, and pantry items low enough for your loved one to access safely

How Meal Preparation and Other Companion Care Services Can Benefit Seniors in Carrollton, TX and Nearby Areas

Although healthy eating is beneficial for seniors in Carrollton and surrounding areas, there are many age and health-related issues that can make planning and preparing nutritious meals a challenge.

Loss of mobility or strength

Seniors often lose their strength and become weaker with age. Spending a lot of time in the kitchen, grocery shopping, or visiting the farmers market is no longer an option for many older adults who struggle to get around or cannot drive.

Lack of appetite due to medication or depression

Some seniors don't feel hungry. This may be a side effect of their medications or due to mental health concerns such as loneliness or depression. Cooking for one person or even a couple may seem more trouble than it's worth - so your senior loved one may be choosing to skip meals altogether.

The "convenience" of frozen meals and fast food

Without easy access to the grocery store, many seniors in Carrollton and surrounding Dallas County communities turn to frozen meals or fast food restaurants for inexpensive, easy meals. However, these processed foods often contain salt and other unnatural preservatives that lack the nutrients your loved one needs.

Other Companion Care Services We Offer in Carrollton, TX and Surrounding Areas

With in-home companion care services from Visiting Angels Carrollton, you can have peace of mind knowing an experienced and dedicated caregiver will help your loved one eat healthy meals. But we offer a wide variety of home care options to help seniors safely and comfortably age in place. In addition to meal planning and preparation we also help seniors in Carrollton and surrounding areas with:

• Light housekeeping
• Medication reminders
• Bathing, grooming, and getting dressed
• Transportation
• Running errands
• Mobility and ambulation
• And more

Unlike other local home care agencies in Dallas County, Visiting Angels Carrollton offers unique and custom-tailored care plans for every client. That means when you partner with us for companion care services, you can be certain that your loved one will get the assistance and support they need on their terms.

Contact Visiting Angels Carrollton and schedule a free in-home consultation if you want to learn more about our meal planning and preparation services and other companion care services.