How Our Companion Care Professionals Help Seniors with Meal Planning and Preparation
Companion care services from Visiting Angels can help your loved one in Longmont, CO plan and prepare meals
When seniors start having trouble with maintaining their independent lifestyle, it very often reflects on their ability to prepare food on their own and eat healthy meals. While this may be caused by various reasons, the most common ones include chronic conditions, mobility issues, side effects from medication, chewing problems, and appetite loss.
However, despite these common age-related challenges, it is very important that seniors eat healthy and well-balanced meals as often as they can - adequate nutrition is essential for older adults who wish to maintain a good quality of life.
If you are concerned whether your loved one is eating healthy, warm meals as they should or opting for processed foods and frozen TV dinners too frequently, Visiting Angels can be of help. We can provide meal planning and meal preparation services and assist your mom or dad with a number of daily requirements related to their eating habits.
Visiting Angels is a nationally renowned provider of in-home care and companion care services. Our personalized care plans enable seniors to continue living independently at home, regardless of any age-related difficulties.
What Our Meal Preparation Services Include
Our experienced, trained companion care providers can help your loved one with anything from meal planning, grocery shopping, preparation, and cooking to washing the dishes and cleaning the kitchen.
If your loved one struggles with preparing food all by themselves, our caregivers can cook warm meals in their stead. As a matter of fact, many seniors have difficulties with meal preparation due to depleting health and existing or arising medical conditions. Older adults afflicted with diseases such as dementia or Parkinson’s are even at risk of injuring themselves while in the kitchen.
Does your mom or dad have to stick to a special diet? No problem. Whether your loved one needs to limit their sodium intake or adhere to a special diet to manage their diabetes, our companion care provider can make sure they enjoy healthy, nutritious meals while following dietary instructions recommended by a professional dietitian or physician.
A dedicated caregiver can also drive and accompany your loved one to the store or local farmer’s market for some fresh, organic produce. When your loved one is prevented from going to the store, our caregiver can go alone and deliver the required groceries to the house.
We additionally provide feeding assistance for those who are, for any reason, incapacitated to feed themselves. Our caregivers can also provide fluid reminders and make sure Mom or Dad stays well-hydrated throughout the day. With Visiting Angels, your loved one can get the help they truly need and enjoy healthy dishes they prefer.
Call our Longmont, CO office today at 303-828-2664 and learn more about companion care and how we can help your loved one boost their health and independence. We offer free in-home consultations to help you determine what level and type of support would be best for your mom or dad. We look forward to meeting you and discussing your loved one’s care needs!
Visiting Angels proudly serves Allenspark, Boulder, Eldorado Springs, Erie, Hygiene, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Lyons, Nederland, Niwot, Pinecliff, Ward, and the surrounding areas of Boulder County, CO.